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THREE models from the Japanese Hino range of heavy commercial vehicles will be available for British operators from February next year.
Assembled in Southern Ireland by J. Harris (Assemblers) Ltd of Cloghran, Dublin, the vehicles will be distributed through 30 UK dealers. A distribution centre is currently being set up at Aintree, Liverpool.
Tractive units
Two tractive units are to be marketed, the K8344 fitted with an EB300 engine deve loping 145kW (195bhp) at 2,300rpm and the EK100 engine developing 207kW (277bhp) at 2,500 rpm A 6x4 tipper will also be available with the larger of the two engine options.
Sleeper cabs
Sleeper tilt cabs will be fitted to all models as standard. The prices are expected to compare favourably with those of British Leyland.
The availability of spares is stated to be good as all will be provided through Hino Europe based in Antwerp.