Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
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America's #1 Selling Low Cab Forward Truck Every Year Since 1986

ADVANTAGES SPECS EQUIPMENT OPTIONS WARRANTY
Hino 238, 258LP, 268, 268A and 338:
  • The 238, 258LP, 268, 268A and 338 are the larger versions of Hino's conventional cab trucks
  • The conventional cab was developed from Hino's previous Low Cab Forward design
  • 238 is 23,000 lb. GVWR; 258LP is a low-profile 25,500 lb.; 268 is 25,950 lb.; 268A is 25,950 lb. with air brakes; 338 is 33,000 lb. GVWR
  • 6-cylinder diesel only, 220 hp on 238, 258, 268; 260 hp on 338
  • 7 wheelbase choices
  • Limited options
  • Hino setting up urban-based distribution network
Isuzu F-Series Advantages Over Hino 238, 258LP, 268, 268A and 338:
  • Power options from 215 hp to 300 hp vs. single engine choice at each GVWR for Hino and a maximum of 260 hp
  • Large cowl-mounted folding mirrors with integrated wide-angle mirror and numerous options for power, heat and signals (Hino has traditional West Coast mirrors with add-on spot mirrors)
  • Available driver and front passenger air bags (not available on Hino)
  • 3-point cab mount with available Hystec mounts (Hino has no Hystec mounts available)
  • Available two-speed rear axle available (not available on Hino)
  • Extensive dealership body vs. limited urban retailers for Hino
  • Choice of vocationally rated Allison automatics to match engine output (single 5-speed Allison automatic option for each Hino)
  • Available 6-speed, 9-speed or 10-speed manual transmissions suited for many different applications, vs. single 6-speed direct drive manual transmission available on Hino
  • Available air seats for driver and front passenger add all-day comfort, plus work-center console provides vocational utility (Hino has no air-seat options)
  • Available electronic traction control helps improve traction on slippery surfaces (not available on Hino)
  • Extensive choices for frame length and strength (Hino has only a total of seven wheelbase options, but not all on the same weight trucks, and no frame strength options)
  • Short wheelbase Isuzu F-Series tractors offer high maneuverability and cab comfort. No short WB tractor available on Hino
  • Available tandem axle (not available on Hino)
  • Choice of axle ratios allows customer to match product to needs for towing or geared road speed (two ratios only available on Hino)
  • Progressive spring aids help cushion load and chassis from impacts when suspension bottoms (Not available on Hino)
  • RediSpec or custom spec availability vs. single spec Hino
  • Available taperleaf rear springs (not available on Hino)
  • High capacity dual 750 CCA batteries, vs. dual 600 CCA for Hino
  • Standard automatic engine shutdown prevents possible engine damage. Not available on Hino
  • Available aluminum hub-piloted wheels reduce vehicle weight, for increased payload (not available on Hino)
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ADVANTAGES SPECS EQUIPMENT OPTIONS WARRANTY
  Isuzu FTR/FVR/FXR Hino 238/258/268/338
Engine Isuzu 6HK1-TC Hino
Engine type 24-valve OHC I-6 24-valve OHC I-6
Displacement 7.8L 7.7L
Base HP 215 @ 2200 220 @ 2500
Base torque, lb.-ft. 560 @ 1450 520 @ 1500
Max. HP 300 @ 2200 260 @ 2500 (338 only)
Max. torque, lb.-ft. 860 @ 1440 585 @ 1500 (338 only)
Clutch, in. 13.8 13.8
Transmission, AT Allison 2500 std. Allison 2200 RDS
Transmission, MT Eaton Fuller 6ODM Eaton 6M
Front springs Taperleaf Taperleaf
Rear springs Multileaf Multileaf
Wheels 22.5 x 7.5 in. 10-bolt 22.5 x 8.25 in. 10-bolt
Tires 245/75R22.5G 11R22.5G
Standard brakes Opposed-piston disc Air-hydraulic/air
Brakes, front in. 15.0 disc 15.375 disc
Brakes, rear in. 15.0 disc 15.375 disc
Frame, psi 80,000 80,000
Frame width, in 34.0 34.0
Frame section modulus 12.53 cu. in. 12.90 cu. in.
Frame RBM 1,378,300 1,031,900
Battery, CCA 2x750 2x600
Seating 2 buckets Driver & 2 pass.
Mirrors, in. 7x16 7x16
WB/CA/Turning Diameter 128.0/97.0/37.6
140.0/109.0/40.5
152.0/121.0/43.5
170.0/139.0/46.9
188.0/157.0/51.2
200.0/169.0/54.0
212.0/181.0/55.5
224.0/193.0/58.3
236.0/205.0/61.1
248.0/217.0/64.0
260.0/229.0/65.9		 175/107.6/47.9
187/119.6/50.8
205/137.6/55.2
217/149.6/58.1
235/167.6/62.5
253/185.6/66.9
271/203.6/71.3
WB/Body lengths 128.0/10-14
140.0/10-16
152.0/12-18
170.0/14-20
188.0/16-22
200.0/18-24
212.0/18-26
224.0/20-28
236.0/22-30
248.0/22-32
260.0/24-34		 175/14-16
187/16-18
205/18-20
217/20-22
235/22-24
253/24-26
271/24-26
GVWR available, lb. FTR: 24,350-29,000
FVR: 26,990-37,600
FXR: 33,000-49,090
FXR Tandem: 52,350-56,000		 238: 23,000
258LP: 25,950
268 & 268A: 25,950
338: 33,000
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ADVANTAGES SPECS EQUIPMENT OPTIONS WARRANTY
  Isuzu FTR/FVR/FXR Hino 238/258/268/338
4-wheel disc brakes Standard Standard
Daytime running lamps Standard Standard
DEX-COOL Standard Not Available
Lower pass. window Standard Not Available
Roadside assistance Standard Not Available
Auto circuit breakers Standard Not Available
Progressive spring aid Standard Not Available
Power pass. windows Standard Optional
Tilt/telescopic steering column Standard Standard
Synthetic trans. fluid Standard  
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ADVANTAGES SPECS EQUIPMENT OPTIONS WARRANTY
  Isuzu FTR/FVR/FXR Hino 238/258/268/338
Rear air suspension Optional Optional
Rear stabilizer bar Optional Optional
Two rear tow hooks Optional Not Available
Dual fuel tanks Optional Optional
Oil pan heater Optional Not Available
Engine shutdown Optional Not Available
Mirrors w/clear. lamps Optional Not Available
AM/FM/CD Optional Standard
Engine block heater Optional Optional
Full air brakes Optional Optional
Traction control Optional Not Available
Tandem rear axles Optional Not Available
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ADVANTAGES SPECS EQUIPMENT OPTIONS WARRANTY
  Isuzu FTR/FVR/FXR Hino 238/258/268/338
Base warranty 24 months/unlimited mileage 24 months/unlimited mileage
Engine warranty 36 months/unlimited mileage 24 months/unlimited mileage
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