Hino expands Heavy-Duty range
Hino Australia has announced a significant expansion to its range of Euro 6-compliant heavy-duty 700 Series vehicles. Following the initial launch in 2021, the expanded range is led by FH1836 4x2, FS2636 6x4 and FY3036 8x4 models. All are powered by Hino’s A09C-VN engine that produces 360hp and 1569Nm, matched to a new 12-speed automated manual transmission.
“The 700 Series range now offers a solution for almost any heavy-duty application with eleven additional models on sale from October, 2025,” said Daniel Petrovski, Manager of Product Strategy for Hino Australia.
“The expansion increases our exclusively two-pedal range with a host of axle and wheelbase configurations appealing to even more customer applications and operating requirements,” he continued.
New 9-litre Arrivals
The expanded 700 Series range includes FH1836 4x2, FS2636 6x4 and FY3036 8x4 models which are all powered by the renowned Hino A09C engine - in A09C-VN specification - producing peak power of 360hp (265kW), and 1569Nm of torque delivered from 1,100 – 1,600rpm.
This is mated to the new Hino M112 12-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), designed and manufactured under the Hino guiding principles of Quality, Durability and Reliability (QDR).
“With its wide gear ratio and selection spread, the two-pedal 12-speed AMT will be an excellent choice for heavy rigid operations in extra urban and regional applications,” Petrovski adds.
“It will also appeal to rigid truck operators who need to tow a trailer, and to customers seeking a fuel-efficient high performance rigid truck solution for highway and hilly operations.
“With the addition of the new AMT models, Hino will now offer multiple two-pedal options for our 300-plus horsepower heavy-duty customers, with Allison 4440 and Allison 3200 true automatic transmissions, plus the Hino M112 and ZF Traxon AMT variations.”
Customer options are further multiplied with the availability of either leaf spring or airbag drive axle suspensions, as well as multiple wheelbase options to suit a variety of bodies and applications.
New 13-litre models
Joining the new 9-litre models are a pair of new FS2845 models featuring the E13C 13-litre engine producing 450hp (331kW) and 2157Nm. These fresh additions to the FS2845 family also come with the new M112 12-speed AMT.
“The FS2845 is available with an airbag or leaf spring drive axle and will fill a gap in the market for council tippers and/or civil works customers that require regular towing of a pig or dog trailer,” said Petrovski.
Hino will also offer a new FS2848 12-speed AMT model with airbag suspension to suit fleet operators looking for a single trailer prime mover.
Both the A09C and E13C engines meet Euro 6 exhaust emissions, using a combination of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Hino’s Diesel Particulate Active Reduction Filter (DPR).
“The current 700 Series was launched in 2021 with Euro 6 emissions compliance, well ahead of when it was even legislated in Australia,” said Petrovski.
Safest Hino ever
Like all models in the 700 Series, the new additions will boast the most comprehensive safety package ever offered in a Hino truck.
Fitted as standard, the Hino SmartSafe package is a comprehensive suite of potentially life-saving and driver assistance technologies that take an active focus on protecting the lives of drivers, passengers and other road users.
Hino SmartSafe includes a Pre-Collision System with AEB, Driver Monitor, Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Warning System, Vehicle Stability Control, Reverse Camera and other standard safety features.
The Hino Advantage
Like all Hino products, the 700 Series is supported by Hino Advantage; a suite of business solutions that are designed to reduce costs over the life of the vehicle.
This includes Hino-Connect, which is standard on all 700 Series. Australian-built and designed, this system provides customers with real-time vehicle and driver performance data, fuel usage reports, maintenance tracking and fleet security alerts.
In an Australian first, Hino-Connect allows direct communication with drivers through the truck’s Multimedia Unit in the unlikely event of a severe fault. This alert will open a case, which is managed by Hino-Connect specialists who liaise between the customer, driver and dealer to track and oversee the progress of the repair or maintenance.
“Other Hino Advantage solutions include Capped Price Servicing, Hino Genuine Parts, 24/7 Hino Roadside Assist, our finance options, and customer support provisions via our Customer Care Centre,” Petrovski concluded.
Hino’s 700 Series models come with a 3 years or 500,000km standard warranty (whichever comes first), with the option of extending the warranty to 5 years.
New models in the Hino 700 Series are now available at Hino dealerships nationwide. For more information, go to: www.hino.com.au
