Daihatsu Hijet
The specialist-body king — dumps, Jumbo cabs, and 4WD.
About the Daihatsu Hijet
The Hijet is Daihatsu's kei truck and the strongest option if you want something other than a plain flat bed. Japan's factory and coachbuilt catalogue for the Hijet is unusually deep: three-way tipping dump beds, the Jumbo extended cab with a reclining seat, refrigerated and insulated boxes, and agricultural specification with extra ground clearance.
Best suited to
- Dump bed work
- Taller drivers (Jumbo cab)
- Landscaping and construction
- Agricultural specification
Dump-bed hydraulics and PTO condition. Ask for a video of the bed cycling fully up and down before committing.
Daihatsu Hijet Specifications
Figures are typical for the model range and vary by generation, trim and market. The specification of any individual truck is confirmed from its own documentation.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 660cc 3-cylinder petrol (EF-series) |
| Power | Approximately 40–58 hp depending on generation |
| Drivetrain | 2WD or selectable 4WD, many with low range and diff lock |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or 3/4-speed automatic |
| Body types | Flat bed, 3-way dump, Jumbo cab, box, refrigerated, lift |
| Payload | 350 kg (about 770 lb) as rated in Japan |
Generations
Eligibility for import depends on build date, which varies within a generation.
| Chassis code | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| S82P / S83P | 1990–1994 | Air-cooled era ends; EF engine family arrives. |
| S100P / S110P | 1994–1999 | EF-series 660cc. Popular 4WD farm spec. |
| S200P / S210P | 1999–2004 | Very common 25-year-rule target. Wide body-type range. |
| S500P | 2014– | Current generation, not US-eligible under the 25-year rule. |
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