Hino Dutro
XZU304Stock varies — page stays liveA durable 1st-generation Hino Dutro model featuring a standard-width cab. Known for its mechanical simplicity and long-term durability in commercial applications.
Engine
N04C-TB Turbo Diesel
Displacement
4,009 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Hino Dutro — representative 1st Gen (U300-U400 Series) imageChassis variants of the Dutro
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
XZU605N04C 4.0L Turbo Diesel4,009 ccFR5MT / 6ATXZC605N04C Hybrid4,009 ccFR6AMTXZU710N04C-UT High-Output Turbo Diesel4,009 ccFR6MT / 6ATXZU304N04C-TB Turbo Diesel4,009 ccFR5MT / 4AT
XZC610N04C Hybrid4,009 ccFR6AMTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,985 mm
Weight
2,200 kg
Shipping volume
15.78 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
XZU304-0XXXXXXMay 2004 – Jun 2011Late 1st Gen Production
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This XZU304 was produced 2004–2011; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the XZU304
Are parts still easily available for the XZU304?
Yes, because the first-generation Dutro shares a global platform with the Toyota Dyna 150 series, OEM and aftermarket parts remain widely accessible.