Hino unveil 700 Series mining truck

Representing the industrial side of Hino, the 700 Series mining truck is a rigid-framed development of the 700 Series Heavy Duty range, which is currently available as a prime mover in a number of configurations.

Almost 10 metres in length, the 700 Series dumper has a gross vehicle mass of 50 tonnes - which Hino say is perfect for tackling hard rock mining.

Powered by the same 12.9-litre engine as the SS, FY and larger FS variants for the 700 Series, this chassis version produces the same 480 hp (353kW), driven through Hino's ProShift 16-speed automated manual transmission. Torque hasn't been revealed, but expect similar to the current E13C VG diesel's 2157Nm


Also on the Hino stand was the 500 Series GT racer that scored class honours in the 2011 Dakar Rally.

As the focal point of Hino's racing stand, the Team Sugawara truck was flanked by a gallery of trophies, photos and memorabilia from Hino's impressive off-road racing history.

Father and son drivers Yoshimasa and Teruhito Sugawara, along with the entire Hino Racing team, will host a talk show for Tokyo Motor Show attendees, touching on Hino's victorious Dakar campaign and the lead-up to Dakar 2014.

Following its opening on November 20, the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show runs to December 1, showcasing international manufacturers' latest technology in trucks, buses, cars, motorbikes and even bicycles.