Main truck makers in Japan

Main truck makers in Japan

Japan is in the forefront of the world automobile manufacturing market. The Top 4 of Japan’s truck manufacturing industry are Hino, Isuzu, UD Trucks and Fuso. These four manufacturers dominate the local market and they are no strangers to the world market. Hino is among the top ten truck manufacturers in the world. Similar to other Japanese vehicles these manufacturers have a reputation for delivering the best quality trucks and heavy vehicles to the world.

Let’s talk about the big four truck manufacturers first!

Mitsubishi Fuso
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan. It became independent from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in 2003 but today 89.29% ownership of the company is with Daimler AG. Mitsubishi Fuso is a highly regarded brand all over the world and especially in Asia. The Mitsubishi Fuso trucks are known for its balanced engines and reasonable pricing. The engines are manufactured by Daimler are ideal for long distance travel since it has less sound and vibration. The interior of the trucks are impeccable with comfortable and high quality seats, they are ideal for long distance travel. Many people that travel on long distances choose Fuso trucks. If you are looking for an affordable truck then try Japanese used cars at auto auctions.

Hino
Hino is among the top truck manufacturers in the world. Hino is part of the Toyota Group. Hino uses top of the range technology and they are also consigned to produce the Toyota Land Cruiser, Prado, FJ Cruiser, Toyoace and Dyna. Hino was the first Japanese truck manufacturer to expand to Argentina. Hino has manufacturing plants in Thailand and Indonesia. And they take part in the famous Dakar Rally motor sports competition. Hino has a very significant market share in Asia.

Isuzu
Isuzu is a long-standing automobile company in the JDM. While Isuzu is more popular for their trucks now, they have a long-standing history as a car manufacturer. Once the company started focusing on trucks they had a significant boost in sales. The key selling point of their trucks is the high quality diesel engine. Isuzu engines have a major market in China, South East Asia and of their home country Japan. To buy used Isuzu trucks you can try a Japanese auto auction.

UD Trucks
UD Trucks Corporation was previously known as Nissan Diesel. In 2010, the Volvo Group took over the ownership and renamed the company as UD Trucks Corporation. The best features of UD Trucks are the clutch and engine horsepower. It has the ability to start moving easily even on a slope. UD trucks boasts of a high market share in heavy-duty trailer market.

It’s no surprise that Japan has a leading truck manufacturing companies since they are a world leading automobile manufacturing company. For heavy-duty machinery that is high on performance and low in price compared to European brands, Japanese trucks really stand out on their own. For even better deals on these magnificent beasts you can try the online auto auctions in Japan.

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