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# Who Makes Hino Trucks? Toyota Group Engineering, Cummins B6.7 Power & Class 6–7 Specs

> **OEM Manufacturer & Chassis Pillar** — Discover how Toyota Group manufacturing in Mineral Wells, West Virginia combines with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines and Allison RDS transmissions in the Hino L6 and L7.

## Quick Engineering Answer: Who makes Hino trucks and where are they built?
Hino trucks are manufactured by Hino Motors, Ltd., the commercial truck and diesel subsidiary of the Toyota Group (Toyota Motor Corporation). North American Hino L-Series (Class 6 L6 and Class 7 L7) and XL-Series commercial trucks are assembled in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, pairing Toyota production engineering with Cummins B6.7 turbo diesel engines and Allison automatic transmissions.

### Key Fleet Takeaways
- Parent Company: Majority-owned commercial truck subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation since 1966
- U.S. Manufacturing Plant: Assembled in Mineral Wells, West Virginia (1-million-sq-ft facility)
- Powertrain: Powered by the 6.7L Cummins B6.7 Turbo Diesel (240–300 HP / 660 lb-ft) & Allison 2000/3000 RDS
- Flagship Models: Hino L6 (25,950 lb Non-CDL GVWR, formerly Hino 268) & Hino L7 (33,000 lb Class 7 GVWR)

## Key Specifications
- **Parent Manufacturer:** Toyota Group (Hino Motors, Ltd. Subsidiary)
- **U.S. Assembly Plant:** Mineral Wells, WV (Built for North American Fleets)
- **Standard Diesel Engine:** Cummins B6.7 (240–300 HP • 660 lb-ft Torque)
- **Hino L6 GVWR:** 25,950 lbs (Max Non-CDL Class 6 Rating)

## Step-by-Step Verification Checklist
1. **Choose Between Class 6 Hino L6 (Non-CDL) and Class 7 Hino L7 (CDL)** — The Hino L6 (formerly the Hino 268A) is rated at 25,950 lbs GVWR so any licensed commercial driver can operate it without a Class B CDL. The Hino L7 (formerly the Hino 338) steps up to 33,000 lbs GVWR for heavier 16-Series carriers and 28-foot refrigerated bodies.
   - *Engineer Note:* For 21.5-foot Century 12-Series LCG rollback car carriers, the Hino L6 with air brakes and rear air-ride suspension is our #1 Non-CDL seller.
2. **Select Hydraulic vs. Air Brakes and Hendrickson Air-Ride Suspension** — Even on a Non-CDL 25,950 lb Hino L6, fleets can spec full air brakes (with an air compressor for air-shift PTOs and air suspension dump valves) without triggering a CDL requirement unless the driver lacks an air-brake qualification in restricted states.
   - *Engineer Note:* Always spec factory dump-valve rear air suspension on rollback carriers to lower the bed approach angle for low-clearance sports cars.
3. **Verify Wheelbase & Cab-to-Axle (CA) for Your Upfit Body Length** — Hino L6 and L7 chassis offer wheelbases from 152 inches to 271 inches (84.9" to 203.9" Cab-to-Axle). Match a 150"–156" CA (217" WB) for 21.5ft–22ft rollback carriers or a 189"–203" CA for 26ft Morgan dry-freight box bodies.
   - *Engineer Note:* Clean 34-inch straight frame rails with 80,000 PSI tensile strength eliminate custom spacer brackets during body mounting.

## Hino L6 vs. Hino L7 vs. Legacy Hino 268/338 Specification Matrix
| Specification | Hino L6 (Class 6) | Hino L7 (Class 7) | Legacy Hino 268 / 268A |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| GVWR & CDL Requirement | 25,950 lbs (Non-CDL) | 33,000 lbs (Class B CDL) | 25,950 lbs (Non-CDL) |
| Engine & Output | Cummins B6.7 (240–260 HP / 660 lb-ft) | Cummins B6.7 (260–300 HP / 660 lb-ft) | Hino J08E-VB/WU 7.7L (220–260 HP) |
| Transmission & PTO | Allison 2200 RDS / 2500 RDS w/ PTO | Allison 2500 RDS / 3000 RDS w/ PTO | Allison 2200 RDS / HS |
| Front / Rear Axle Rating | 10,000 lb Front / 19,000 lb Rear | 12,000 lb Front / 21,000 lb Rear | 10,000 lb Front / 19,000 lb Rear |
| Available Wheelbases | 152" to 271" (CA: 84.9"–203.9") | 152" to 271" (CA: 84.9"–203.9") | 152" to 271" |
| Top Vocational Builds | Century 12-Series 21.5' Carrier, 26' Box | Century 16-Series Carrier, Heavy Dump | 21' Rollback Carrier & Dry Van |

## Toyota Production System Meets Cummins B6.7 & Allison RDS Drivelines

Founded in 1942 and operating as a core member of the **Toyota Group** since 1966, Hino Motors brings Toyota’s legendary cab ergonomics, corrosion protection, and electrical reliability to the medium-duty commercial market.

Starting with the L-Series generation, Hino partnered with **Cummins** to install the North American **Cummins B6.7** inline-6 turbo diesel paired directly with **Allison 2200 RDS, 2500 RDS, and 3000 RDS** PTO-ready automatic transmissions—giving fleet managers nationwide parts availability and effortless Chelsea hot-shift PTO integration.

> **tip:** Notice how the Hino 268 became the Hino L6, and the Hino 338 became the Hino L7: frame dimensions and body mounting points remained consistent for easy fleet replacement.

## Frequently Asked Questions
### Is Hino owned by Toyota?
Yes. Hino Motors, Ltd. is a majority-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation and serves as the commercial truck and bus manufacturing division of the Toyota Group.

### What replaced the Hino 268 and Hino 338?
In the 2021 model year rebrand, the Class 6 Hino 268/268A was renamed the Hino L6 (25,950 lb GVWR), and the Class 7 Hino 338 was renamed the Hino L7 (33,000 lb GVWR), introducing an upgraded cab interior and Cummins B6.7 engine power.

### Does a Hino L6 require a CDL to drive?
No. Because the Hino L6 is factory rated at 25,950 lbs GVWR—just under the 26,001 lb federal Class B CDL threshold—it does not require a Commercial Driver’s License when operated without a heavy trailer.

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