Hino Trucks recently expanded its product lineup with the introduction of the all-new XL Series, including the fully equipped Miller Industries Century 3212 G2 medium-duty wrecker and an LCG16 Series carrier.
The Hino XL7 and XL8 models are powered by Hino’s A09 turbo diesel 8.9-liter inline 6-cylinder engine boasting a B10 life of 1 million miles, the company said.
“Over the years, Hino Trucks has developed a loyal customer base in the towing and recovery market, and we are excited to bring this new offering to this dedicated group,” said Glenn Ellis, senior vice president of customer experience for Hino Trucks. “We set out to create a vehicle with best-in-class styling, ergonomics and valued amenities, and this new product is ideal for tow operators that require optimum performance and durability.”
The lineup also features new active safety solutions, including electronic stability control (standard on tractor) and collision mitigation systems, payload management suspension options, and a body-builder friendly design that also was engineered for easy serviceability.
Hino Trucks expects production of the new XL7 and XL8 trucks to start in early 2019. They will be assembled in Mineral Wells WV at the company’s new 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art production facility.
The Hino XL Series is coupled with the Century 3212 G2, which is designed to tow a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, vans, city tractors and motor homes. With multi-positional rear jacks, dual 15,000-pound planetary winches and a 16-ton recovery boom, the unit can handle a variety of recovery jobs.
Hino also recently highlighted its XL Series truck with a Miller Industries 16-Series LCG (Low Center of Gravity) carrier. The patented design lowers the deck height 5 to 6 inches over conventional carriers, allowing for the transport of taller loads such as forklifts or man-lifts that may be over height on a conventional carrier, as well as providing improved stability during transport.
The company said its XL Series will be offered in a host of straight truck and tractor configurations, ranging from a GVWR of 33,000 to 60,000 lbs. and GCWR up to 66,000 lbs. with max performance of 360 horsepower and 1,150 lb.-ft. of torque.