The Hino Ranger (Japanese: 日野レンジャー) is a medium-duty commercial vehicle produced by Hino Motors, a 50.1% subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. It was originally introduced in 1964. There has also been a partial divergence into a heavier and a lighter range, with the smaller Rangers distinguished by various add-ons such as "Day Cab Ranger"
The Ranger is part of Hino's F-Series Truck with model code such as FC, FD, FE, FF, FG, FL, and FM. The further the alphabet means the higher payload. The 4WD models are FT and GT. The SG is Tractor Head to pull container. In certain countries, the Ranger is only available as medium or heavy truck, while the small or low payload models like FA and FB were replaced by Hino Dutro. In Japan, the small Ranger FA was rebadged as Toyota Dyna.
Hino has competed in the Dakar Rally in 1991, with the Ranger FT 4WD truck driven by Yoshimasa Sugawara, a Japanese rally driver. He always finished in the Top 10 in Camion Category. For 17 straight years, Hino always won the under 10,000 cc class, and captured 1st overall in the 1997 event.
The first Hino Ranger appeared as the 3.5-tonne Ranger KM300 in June 1964, landing in Japan's newly competitive middleweight truck category. There was also a short wheelbase model called the KM320. The long-wheelbase KM340 appeared in December, and the cabin became a three-seater (rather than two) in 1966. The first model had a body-colored grille and separate headlamp surrounds; this was changed with a facelift in November 1967, when the headlights were integrated into the grille. Until they were changed in 1968, the Ranger had suicide doors. In November 1969 the design was changed again, now with twin headlamps in a grille painted a contrasting colour. More importantly, the cab was made 55 mm (2.2 in) longer, improving comfort. The Ranger KM was not a very strong seller, being limited to 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) cargo capacity while the licensing system favored 4-tonne trucks.
The original engine produced 90 PS (66 kW). Along with the 1967 facelift came ten extra horsepower, although the six-cylinder DM100 unit still displaced 4,313 cc (263.2 cu in). In April 1971 the wheelbases were changed across the range, meaning new model numbers: KM310 (regular), KM330 (short), and KM350 (long). In April 1978 the engine was upgraded and various safety improvements (high-backed seats, larger rear view mirrors) were introduced. The new engine was the 4,507 cc (275.0 cu in) DQ100 and output increased to 110 PS (81 kW). The line was now designated KM500, with the short wheelbase (usually sold as a dump truck) called the KM520 and the long wheelbase model called the KM540.
In 1978 the 2-tonne Hino Ranger 2 appeared, a rebadged Toyota Dyna (also sold as the Daihatsu Delta) with Daihatsu or Toyota engines. This then spawned a 3-tonne version, called the Ranger 3. By late 1979 the Ranger KM received a name change, too, becoming the Hino Ranger 3M. This also met the latest (1979) emissions regulations. When the emissions were tightened again in 1983, the Ranger 3M received its last modifications to meet them and was now equipped with a chrome-bordered grille. In 1984, production of the KM ended as it was replaced by the Day Cab Ranger.
The Hino Ranger KL was introduced in Japan in 1969. After the 1979 discontinuation of the Toyota Massy Dyna, the Ranger series replaced that truck. In Australia, it was sold as Toyota KL300. The Ranger KL-series were offered as short wheelbase KL300, medium wheelbase KL340 and KL350, as well as long wheelbase KL360 and KL380. The Ranger line-up spawned into KB, KR, KQ, and other models. Engines are 4.5 liter DQ100 and 5.0 liter EC100.
Early models have twin round headlights, while facelift models come with slimmer rectangular units. The engine range was also updated. The cab design was inspired by European trucks and was considerably more aerodynamic than its predecessor; 35 percent more so according to Hino themselves. The cab was built by robots.
From 1982, Ford Motor Company and Hino signed a deal for badge-engineered trucks to be known as the Ford N series for release in the Australian and New Zealand markets to replace the Ford D series trucks. The deal lasted 15 years. Japanese model production began tapering off in 1989 (export models and special use versions continued to be manufactured until 1991 at least), while Indonesian models lasted until 2003.
Models in Indonesia are FF172, FF173, FL176, FM226, and SG221. The FF and SG were marketed as Super Ranger, the FL and FM are Jumbo Ranger. The well equipped FF Super Ranger was introduced in late 1985 and offered features such as dual circuit power brakes, a tilt steering wheel, and a 175 PS (129 kW) diesel engine.
The original KM-series Ranger was finally discontinued as the new, light medium Day Cab Ranger appeared in June 1984. Unlike competitors from other manufacturers, who used cabs from their light truck production, the Day Cab Ranger was a dedicated design. It was available as a 3.5-tonner ("3B") or a 4.5-tonner ("4C"). The available engines were all diesels: the 4,009 cc (244.6 cu in) W04D four-cylinder, the W06D six-cylinder with 5,759 cc (351.4 cu in), or the 6,728 cc (410.6 cu in) H07C for heavier-duty applications. Outputs were 115 PS (85 kW) for the four-cylinder, 145 and 175 PS (107 and 129 kW) for the sixes. In November 1988 the Day Cab Ranger was facelifted, receiving a new, smoother grille.
In May 1990 the Day Cab Ranger received a thorough facelift, with new glazed doors and a new front treatment. The engines now met the 1989 emissions standards. The W04D remained, although output was increased to 120 PS (88 kW), while the W06D was replaced by the 6,014 cc (367.0 cu in) W06E with 165 PS (121 kW) and the H07C was replaced by the 7,412 cc (452.3 cu in) H07D with 195 PS (143 kW). The 3B and 4C names were dropped and they were now mainly referred to as Ranger FB and Ranger FC. In 1995 it was replaced by the lighter versions of the (fourth generation) "Rising Ranger."
1984 also marked the appearance of the second generation Ranger 2/3, a series of two- and three-tonne trucks which were actually rebadged Toyota Dynas.
In Japan, this generation was marketed as Cruising Ranger, Rising Ranger and Space Ranger. The lightweight models replaced the earlier "Day Cab Ranger" as all models were unified.
Hino entered three Ranger FTs in the 1997 Dakar Rally, and results were 1-2-3 Overall in the Camion (Truck) Category.
In North America, Hino did not use the Ranger name for its medium truck. The US models are FA1517, FB1817, FD2320, FE2620, FF3020, SG3320, and SG3325. The first two digits indicate the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and the last two digits refer to engine power. Medium trucks have 200HP. FA1517 means the smallest truck with 15,000 lbs GVWR, and around 170 bhp.
The third generation Hino Ranger was not sold in Indonesia, since the second generation was manufactured locally until 2003.
In the Top Gear Burma Special James May drove a 3rd generation Hino Ranger in the FB110 version with a crane attachment.
In South Korea, this generation rebadged as Kia Rhino.
Marketed in Japan as Ranger Pro, or Hino 500 Series for export. Retained the Super Ranger and Jumbo Ranger names in Indonesia. In Malaysia, it is called Validus. The Ranger series is marketed as the Hino Mega in Thailand.
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