Hino 500 FM8J

Sept 25, 2019: The HINO 500 FM8J is one of the popular names in the mining and construction industry. It is built on a wheelbase of 4,240 mm and the ground clearance is 260 mm. The truck has a GVW of 25000 Kg. It comes with a rock/ scoop body along with a sleeper and tiltable cabin.

A 7.8-litre Hino J08E, DI Turbocharged Intercooled engine pushes out a maximum power of 247 bhp at 2500 rpm, while the peak torque is 739 Nm at 1500 rpm. The power is sent to the wheels via a nine-speed manual transmission. It is further aided by a 381 mm Singledry plate clutch with damper springs. It can achieve a maximum speed of 98 kmph and carries a fuel tank of 200 litres.

Hino 500 FM8J Truck - Expert Review

Overview

Toyota is a household name when it comes to cars and Hino is just an attempt to widen its arena up to state sideways talks. Offering 2, but with immense power and a lot of features, Hino trucks are making their presence felt here in India. One of the two series available is 500 FM8J that offers competition to every other truck in its class.

Available in Rock Body, Box Body and Transit Mixture options with different load carrying capacities, it could be a good transporter for the goods like coal, construction material, small industrial components and general stuff. Built to tackle down the tough terrains with smoothness and ease, Hino 500 FM8J delivers a power packed performance and with parts requiring low maintenance, transporters get larger profits out of the trips.

Specs:

Engine: Hino J08E Turbocharged Intercooled Watercooled 6-Cylinder In-Line Direct Injection 7.684 Litre

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 25,000 kg

Wheelbase and Turning Radius: 4,240 mm and 8,500 mm

Power Steering: Integral Tilt and Telescopic with Recirculating Ball

Engine and Performance

Powered by Hino J08E Turbocharged Intercooled Watercooled 6-Cylinder In-Line Direct Injection 7.684 Litre 7,684 cc diesel engine, 500 FM8J is capable enough to produce 247 bhp power @ 2,500 rpm and heavy torque of 739 Nm @ 1,500 rpm.

The performance quotient of it sits at 40.3% Gradeability in crawler gear and 98 km/h top speed while mated with 9-Speed ZF Manual Transmission Gearbox system. Its 381 mm Diameter Single Dry Plate Clutch with damper spring ensures the smooth gear-shifting and Euro III emission standards make it suitable for environment.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

Hino 500 FM8J is 7,100 mm long, 2,470 mm wide and 3,420 mm high in terms of dimensions with 3,590 mm 1^st wheelbase and 1,300 2^nd wheelbase. The overall wheelbase according to Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) is, however, 4,240 mm. Its ground clearance of 260 mm is quite enough to run over all speed breakers and pothole affected roads.

Coming to the load carrying capacity, both Rock and Box Body options of 14 and 16 Cubic Meter (CuM) has same 25,000 kg Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) capacity. It is distributed as 6,000 kg on front and rest 19,000 kg on the rear axle. While unladen, the kerb weight of 500 FM8J is 11,750 kg, distributed over front and rear axle as 5,050 kg and 6,700 kg. The Transit Mixer option has 6 CuM size drum.

Handling and Suspension

Toyota has always been known for keeping the highest standards while it comes to handling and drive comfort of cars. Well, Hino seems to follow the same path for trucks as 500 FM8J has been fitted with best-in-class Integral Power Steering on Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column with Locking Device and Recirculating Ball to help move the truck with utmost ease.

Talking about the suspensions, there are Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs at both ends, though Inverted at rear with torque rods and shock absorbers at the front. Along with this, its Reverse Elliot I Beam front axle and Fully Floating Single Reduction Single Speed Hypoid with Tandem Drive and Inter Axle Differential Lock rear axle also make sure that the driver and co-passenger don’t feel a jerk on uneven roads.

Braking and Safety

500 FM8J is equipped with Full Air Dual Circuit S Cam Type Leading and Trailing Shoes for Front and Rear service brakes, front and rear axle Spring parking brakes and Electric-Pneumatic exhaust bakes to allow the driver to stop the truck at any instance of time or at any speed.

Ensuring further safety, there is Antilock Braking System (ABS), seat belts, fog lights, high tensile all-steel constructed cabin with torsion bar tilt and high quality 11.00R20 - 16 PR tyres.

Design and Comfort

It is one of the few trucks available in India that are equipped with many comfort features like tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, air pressure gauge, reclining driver seats, electric windshield wipers, vinyl type floor mats, A/C, speaker, cab pockets, cup holders, cigarette lighter and many warning buzzers. To make it even better, the lamp section has also been taken care of with semi-sealed halogen type head lamps and ladder shaped channel section side rails.