As the distributor of Hino Trucks for the New Zealand market, we pride ourselves in supplying the right truck to suit your application:
- Marketing a full range of trucks comprising of the light duty 300 Series, medium duty range 500 Series and the deavy duty 700 Series;
- Trucks with the latest design and technology supplying comfrot and renowned reliability that meets Hino customer expectation;
- Committed to NZ road transport and ancilliary operators;
- Company owned nationwide retail sales network with experienced staff dedicated to the Hino product.
1983
Hino Distributors (NZ) Ltd established to take over the Hino truck and bus franchise from the Clyde Group.
1998
All Hino product imported in (CBU) Completely Built Up form. Previous models had been imported in (CKD) Complete Knocked Down or (SKD) Semi-knocked Down form.
2001
The Hino Distributors Head Office is relocated from Wellington ro Palmserton North.
2002
A new designed cab influenced with European style and comfort introduced into the medium duty market.
2003
September 2003 the 10,000th unit in New Zealand is sold to a Waste Management contractor.
2004
Hino 700 Series introduced into product line-up in August to supply the Heavy Duty Truck sector, which completes the Hino full range for light-duty, medium-dut and heavy-duty market.
2005
October 2005 the 11,000th unit in New Zealand is sold to Counties Ready-Mix.
2006
December 2006 introduces the new 300 Series range, with extensive line up of 17 models and first manufacturer to comply with the next level of strict emission requirements (US04).
2007
Hino Light and Medium Duty ranges rebranded.
- 300 Series - Light Duty Trucks
- 500 Series - Medium Duty Trucks
- 700 Series - Heavy Duty Trucks
May 2007 the 12,000th unit is sold to Porter Heavy Haulage
Facts about Hino Motors Ltd - Japan
- Hino Motors introduced the first Japanese truck to the work in 1918.
- 51% owned by Toyota Motor Corporation
- Hino has consistently been the leader of the Japanese truck market and has actively developed international operations since 1973
- Hino sales and manufacturing network includes more than 100 countries
Message for Global Customers
People around the world expect more than ever of trucks and buses. Demand is especially strong for vehicles that reduce the adverse effect of motor transport on the environment.
Safety, too, is the subject of rising expectations. Hino has long been a leader in developing truck and bus technologies for safeguarding the environment and for enahancing safety, as well as for improving basic vehicle functions.
And the company has adopted a global perspective in addressing needs in trucks and buses. Ever true to the spirit of Customer First, Hino has evoked that spirit in building operations around the world. The company's management vision for 2010 calls for positioning Hino as a truly global brand, and everyone in the Hino organisation is working hard to achieve that goal.
A Japanese leader in trucks and buses, Hino will reach out to customers worldwide through orginal strengths. The company will continue to put important new technologies onto the road, especially in the name of protecting the environment and ensuring safety. And it will accompany those technologies with thorough and conscientious service.
Shoji Kondo
President
Hino Motors, Ltd
At the heart of Hino's technology and design lie the needs of its customers.
Hino prides itself on engineering driveable, reliable, comfortable and user-friendly vehicles - trucks and buses with features that make your working life easier.
Features like: the spring-type park brake that provides greater stability for agitators by employing the full contact area of a truck's rear service brakes; the cabin torsion bar providing safe and easy access to the engine bay; 500 Series multi-purpose centre console that offers storage and a third seat; an adjustable steering column that allows each driver to set their own comfortable driving position; and air suspension seats that automatically adjust to the driver's weight.
Only if the truck or bus offers the right solutions for your needs can it be a perfect choice.
It's not about us.
It's about you.
