Hino Dutro

XZU605Stock varies — page stays live

Standard cab, short-wheelbase light truck equipped with the 4.0-liter common-rail diesel engine, designed for light city distribution and tight urban environments.

Engine
N04C 4.0L Turbo Diesel
Displacement
4,009 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
5MT / 6AT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Hino Dutro XZU605Hino Dutro — representative 2nd Gen (U600-U800 Series) image

Chassis variants of the Dutro

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,980 mm
Weight
2,150 kg
Shipping volume
15.74 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
XZU605-0XXXXXXJul 2011Apr 2016Early 2nd Gen
XZU605-1XXXXXXMay 2016presentLate 2nd Gen Update

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This XZU605 was produced 2011–; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.
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 XZU605

What is the typical payload capacity for the XZU605?
The Hino Dutro XZU605 standard cab typically supports a payload capacity between 1.5 to 2.0 tons depending on the specific body configuration.