Used Hino Trucks For Sale

Used Hino trucks are a strong fit for medium-duty delivery, refrigerated distribution, moving, municipal work, and vocational body applications where uptime and maneuverability matter more than maximum payload. On the used market, the most common Hino models are the 268A and 338 conventional straight trucks, along with cabover configurations used for tighter urban routes. Many are spec'd as box trucks, reefer trucks, and dry freight units with liftgates, which makes body condition just as important as chassis condition when comparing listings.

A buyer should start with GVWR, axle ratings, and body length. Hino 268A and 338 trucks are often set up in the Class 6 to Class 7 range, with 26-foot van bodies being especially common. Some 338 units are de-rated to 25,950 GVWR to avoid CDL requirements in certain operations, and that can be a major buying point if driver hiring flexibility matters. Typical specs include Hino J-series diesel engines in the 210 to 260 horsepower range, Allison automatic transmissions, single axles, and either spring or air ride suspension depending on the application. Rear axle ratings commonly fall around 19,000 to 21,000 pounds, and wheelbases vary widely based on the body and intended turning radius.

Body and route spec should drive the decision. For dry freight, look for plywood or aluminum lining, scuff plates, E-track, threshold plates, roll-up doors, and a liftgate sized for the product you actually move. For refrigerated Hino trucks, reefer hours, insulation condition, floor type, door seal integrity, and refrigeration unit brand support are as important as engine mileage. Cabover Hino models can be especially useful in dense city work because visibility and curb-to-curb maneuverability are better than a conventional nose truck, while conventional Hino chassis often provide easier body upfit flexibility and familiar service access.

On a used Hino, pay close attention to maintenance history, emissions system service, transmission behavior under load, brake and tire condition, and signs of hard stop-and-go fleet use. A clean medium-duty truck on paper can still need expensive body, liftgate, or reefer repairs. Buyers comparing multiple listings should weigh engine hours, idle time, wheelbase, suspension type, fuel tank capacity, and body manufacturer along with the basic year and mileage. Hino trucks have long been popular in local and regional fleet work because they are straightforward to operate, commonly paired with automatic transmissions, and available in specs that suit everything from final-mile routes to heavier box and refrigerated applications.