Following the success of its 300 Series ‘Built to Go’ Tipper Pro diesel model, Hino Australia has announced the launch of a Hybrid Electric equivalent model.
In addition, Hino has further enhanced its entire Hybrid Electric range of 300 Series with the standard fit-out of its Hino-Connect business intelligence and telematics.
Since its introduction in 2021, the Tipper Pro diesel model has become the most popular Tipper in Hino Australia’s ‘Built to Go’ line-up.
The OEM is hopeful the Hybrid Electric will reap the same result.
“With a proven Kyokuto Kaihatsu Tipper body and a reliable Hybrid Electric drivetrain that has no range or recharging limitations, the new Built to Go Tipper Pro will provide customers with a high quality, cost effective and versatile drive-away solution that can reduce business operating costs from day one,” said Hino Australia Manager – Product Strategy, Daniel Petrovski.
The Tipper Pro body has been developed to suit the unique requirements of Australian operators, featuring a three-way “barn door” style tailgate, body lock and rope rails.
“Highly popular within the trade market, councils, and the road and infrastructure industries, the addition of the Hybrid Electric Tipper Pro Built to Go models further increases the variety of applications that our Hino Hybrid Electric range is ready for,” Petrovski added.
Available in the Wide Cab version, the new Hybrid Electric Tipper will be initially offered in both 6.5 tonne and 8 tonne GVM for increased versatility.
Hino said that, compared to an equivalent diesel truck, a 300 Series Hybrid Electric can significantly reduce a customer’s fuel costs by as much as 24 per cent in Wide Cab Variants.
“After we displayed the Hybrid Electric Built to Go Tipper Pro prototype at the Brisbane Truck Show, the response from our customers was overwhelmingly positive, and it is now on sale in Hino dealerships nationwide,” said Petrovski.
The Hybrid Electric meets Euro 6 emissions standards and uses a proven Hino N04C-WR four cylinder common-rail injected turbo-diesel engine that produces 150hp (110kW) and 470Nm of torque, which is delivered in combination with the electric motor, with maximum torque available at a very low 1200rpm.
The six-speed automated transmission with the electric drive motor directly coupled to it provides quicker gear shifts and smoother take-offs, the company said.
“Hino customers appreciate the drive-away convenience of our Built to Go range, which includes a comprehensive range of tray and tipper models available with either conventional diesel or Hybrid Electric engine,” Petrovski added.
The Hino 300 Series light-duty trucks feature Hino SmartSafe, a comprehensive safety package with advanced driver-assist technology, and includes a Pre-Collision System with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection and Lane Departure Warning System.
This is in addition to Vehicle Stability Control, reverse camera, dual SRS airbags, four-wheel disc brakes UN ECE R29 cab strength certified and hill easy start.
All Hino 300 Series Hybrid Electric models will also have fitted as standard Hino-Connect, an Australian-built and designed telematics system that provides customers with real-time vehicle and driver performance data, fuel usage reports, maintenance tracking, fleet security alerts and dedicated case management.
“Hino-Connect is also standard on our heavy-duty 700 Series and medium-duty 500 Series, assisting customers to optimise the performance of their fleets,” said Petrovski.
Other Hino Advantage solutions include Hino SmartSafe, Capped Price Servicing, Hino Genuine Parts, 24/7 Hino Roadside Assist, finance options, and customer support provisions via the Hino Customer Care Centre.
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