Hino Ranger

FC9JKAStock varies — page stays live

The FC9JKA is a popular medium-duty variant featuring Hino's J05E 4-cylinder common-rail turbo-diesel engine, balancing strong torque delivery with a versatile medium wheelbase for dry-box and refrigerated transport.

Engine
J05E-TD
Displacement
5,123 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 6AT / 5MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Hino Ranger FC9JKAHino Ranger — representative 5th Generation (Ranger Pro) image

Chassis variants of the Ranger

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
6,100 mm
Width
2,200 mm
Height
2,400 mm
Weight
3,100 kg
Shipping volume
32.21 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
FC9JKAXXXXXXJul 2011Apr 20175th Generation Post-Facelift

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This FC9JKA was produced 2011–2017; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
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 FC9JKA

What is the typical payload capacity for the FC9JKA?
The FC9JKA typically supports a payload capacity of 3.5 to 4.5 tons depending on the fitted cargo body configuration.