Hino 500 Series

The 500 Series is the medium-duty truck range of Hino, which Hino Motor Sales Australia presents on hino.com.au under the heading “THE 500 SERIES MEDIUM DUTY RANGE” and the line “Engineered to perform. Proven by experience.” The specifications table on its 500 Series page lists five versions in three ranges, FC, FD and FE, all 4x2; the page text gives the A05C diesel engine and the Allison True Automatic transmission “across the range”. This page is built from Hino Australia’s 500 Series product page, read on 4 and 14 November 2026, and its 500 Series range page, read on 14 November 2026; neither page carries a date of its own. Every figure is for the Australian market. No Hino document opened gives a production-start year or names the earlier generations of the 500 Series.

Versions

The table on the product page has one row per version. In every row the axle column reads “4x2”, the transmission column “AT” and the “HP/Nm” column “240 / 794”. The type column reads “C/CAB” or “CREW”; the model column gives 1124 for the FC and FD and 1424 for the FE.

The suspension column reads “LEAF / AIR” for the FD and FE in the “C/CAB” rows and “LEAF” for the FC and both “CREW” rows. The GVM and GCM headings use the terms explained in truck weights and gross combination weight; the 4x2 wheel formula is explained in axle configurations. No document opened gives a kerb weight, an axle rating, overall dimensions, the fuel tank capacity or the tyre size of any version.

Cab and interior

Hino lists a multimedia unit with a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen that it describes as “ultra high-definition”, with Apple CarPlay connectivity, able to connect up to six multi-position cameras, with AM/FM/DAB+ radio, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The dashboard carries large instruments and a central 7-inch Multi-Information Display. The steering is tilt and telescopic, and the driver’s seat is an ISRI 6860 NTS2, which Hino says provides increased adjustability and lumbar support. No document opened gives cab dimensions, a seat count or a sleeper version.

Engine

Every version has the A05C, which Hino describes as a “heavy-duty” 5.1-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.

The page writes the rating as “240Hp and 794Nm of torque”. No document opened gives the output in kilowatts, the engine speed of maximum power or torque, or a second engine rating. How power figures in hp and kW relate is set out in reading truck power figures.

Transmission and engine brake

The gearbox is the 6-speed Allison True Automatic, fitted across the range; the table lists “AT” for all five versions. Hino says the transmission gives “seamless gear changes with no interruptions”. Allison’s automatic gearboxes are described in Allison automatic transmissions. The product page also lists “a true engine brake across the range”, without naming its type or output; engine brakes are covered in retarders and engine braking explained.

Emissions

Hino Australia says the 500 Series “meets Australia’s latest ADR80/04 emissions standards”, using Japan’s pPNLT exhaust emission standards, and describes its performance as “equivalent to Euro 6”. The European steps are set out in Euro 6 and Euro 7 explained. No document opened names the exhaust after-treatment of the A05C.

Safety and driver-assistance systems

Hino SmartSafe is standard across the 500 Series range. The product page lists three systems under it:

• Pre-collision system: monitors the road ahead, warns the driver of potential hazards and can apply braking support.
• Lane departure warning system: alerts the driver if the truck begins to deviate from its lane without the indicators being activated.
• Vehicle stability control: helps stabilise the truck when cornering or on slippery surfaces by reducing engine power and applying individual brakes when required.

A footnote states that “Active safety systems are an aid to assist the driver and have performance limitations.” Hino describes SmartSafe as a combination of active and passive safety technologies; no document opened names a passive safety item, the brake type or an anti-lock braking system.

Telematics

Hino-Connect business telematics is standard across the 500 Series range and is reached through a desktop or mobile app. Hino says it helps businesses monitor vehicle utilisation, fuel efficiency, driver behaviour and safety. The product page gives Hino-Connect as “Now standard on 700 Series, 500 Series & 2026 production 300 Series Hybrid Electric models.”

Source notes

Hino Australia’s 500 Series pages, read on 4 and 14 November 2026, give the medium-duty range for the Australian market in five versions: FC 1124, FD 1124 and FE 1424 as C/CAB, and FD 1124 and FE 1424 as CREW, all 4x2. Every version has the A05C, a 5.1 litre four-cylinder diesel of 240 hp and 794 Nm, with a 6-speed Allison True Automatic transmission and an engine brake. The specifications table prints GVM 11 or 14, GCM 18.5, 20 or 21 and wheelbases of 3.4-5.3, 4.2-5.5 and 3.7-6.5 on the C/CAB versions and 5.5 on the CREW versions, without units; suspension is LEAF, or LEAF / AIR on the FD and FE C/CAB. Hino gives the emission standard as ADR 80/04, met using Japan’s pPNLT standards, with performance it calls equivalent to Euro 6. Hino SmartSafe (pre-collision system, lane departure warning, vehicle stability control) and Hino-Connect telematics are standard. No Hino document opened gives engine output in kilowatts, a rated speed, a kerb weight, overall dimensions, tank capacities, a production-start year or the earlier generations of the 500 Series.