Hino268/268Avs.InternationalDuraStar4300 - Hino Trucks

• The Hino engine requires 15.8 fewer quartsof oil than International’s engine. Over 5 yearsof ownership that is 237 fewer quarts of oilthan an International DuraStar (assumes45,000 miles/year)• Compare the Hino 268 fuse box to the InternationalDuraStar 4300 fuse box. Exposedwires may lead to eventual electrical problemsand expensive downtime• B50 calculations estimate the expected enginelife before a required overhaul. The HinoJ08E engine has a B50 life of 500,000 miles,50,000 miles longer than the International ®MaxxForce DT engine’s B50 life of 450,000milesB50 Engine LifeHINO 268VS.International ®MaxxForce DTHino J08EDURASTAR 4300Miles 300,000 400,000 500,000• A damping strut helps with closing the Hino268 hood. The International DuraStar 4300hood makes due with only a torsion bar assist• Getting in and out of a Hino on a busy deliveryschedule takes minimal effort. The Hino 268doors open a full 80 degrees with plenty ofroom and convenient internal grab handles forclean and easy cab entry/exit. The InternationalDuraStar 4300 doors open only 60degrees limiting access into and out of the cab80°VS.60°• International uses a multiplexed electricalsystem, which can requires dealer service forsimple maintenance. Hino uses a conventionalelectrical system• Both trucks have a removableservice panel in thefloor of their cabs. Thisservice panel can be easilyaccessed through Hino’svinyl flooring via a Velcroaccess. The InternationalDuraStar 4300 flooringHINO 268does not include such ease of accessibility.To gain the same access, an Internationalservice technician must first remove someplastic trim pieces before rolling back the vinylflooring. These extra service steps increaseservice costsHINO 268 DURASTAR 43006