Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) officially unveiled its latest addition to its 500 series of medium-duty trucks, the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler via the Facebook livestream launch as it also marks the company’s first virtual launch in the Philippines.
Designed to provide Total Support, the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler truck sets a new standard for medium-duty trucks with its improved safety and comfort, superior reliability and optimum fuel economy. With all these features, the Hino FL 10-wheeler truck is ready to cater to the various trucking and logistics needs of Filipinos nationwide.
HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata was present during the livestream launch as he further highlighted the Hino FL 10-wheeler truck’s significance to Hino’s decades-long mission. “Every part of the new truck unit is engineered to deliver powerful performance. Like its predecessors, the truck bears the premium Japanese quality Hino is globally known for. This new truck embodies Hino’s mission of making the world a better place by helping people and goods get where they need to go – safely, economically and environmentally responsible.”
Hino 500 FL8J model features:
- Supports a load capacity of up to 18,620kg with a total gross vehicle weight of 26,000kg.
- Powered by Hino J08E, a six-cylinder and Euro 4-compliant engine.
- Equipped with full-air dual circuit brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Powered by Hino J08E, a six-cylinder and Euro 4-compliant engine.
- 320-Liters of fuel capacity.
- Nine-speed manual transmission system.
- Reach up to 108kph maximum speed and 2,600rpm maximum engine speed, with 40.4 percent gradeability at full load capacity.
- Semi-elliptical leaf springs on both the front and the rear side suspension.
- The easy-to-adjust seat suspension system designed to secure a smooth and safe ride for the driver and helps prevent back injuries.
- Leading and trailing shoe brake system with auto brake shoe adjuster and air operated spring brake to assist during parking.
- Built with Hino’s Easy Start (ES) technology assists the driver in safely maneuvering the vehicle during steep inclines by maintaining a breaking force that prevents the truck from rolling backward and making other accidental movements.
- ES technology simultaneously allows the driver to reduce fatigue by resting their feet off the brake pedals and automatically releasing the brakes once the clutch is engaged.
- Other notable features are an air conditioning system, power windows and doors.
