J08C Engine for sale

The Hino J08C is a 7.96-liter, inline-six, turbocharged diesel engine produced from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s. It is widely used in medium-duty trucks such as the Hino Ranger and 500 Series, as well as industrial applications like generators and construction equipment .

Specifications:

• Configuration: Inline-6, SOHC, 24-valve

• Displacement: 7,961 cc (7.96 liters)

• Bore x Stroke: 114 mm × 130 mm

• Fuel System: Direct injection, available with mechanical inline pump (J08C) or common-rail (J08E variant)

• Aspiration: Turbocharged with intercooler

• Power Output: 200–260 hp (147–191 kW) depending on variant and tune

• Torque: 530–569 Nm (391–420 lb-ft) at 1,600–1,700 rpm

• Compression Ratio: 19.2:1

The J08C is renowned for its durability, often exceeding 500,000 km with proper maintenance . It features gear-driven camshafts for reliability and cast-iron construction. Common variants include the J08C-TN for heavy-duty hauling and J08C-VC with variable nozzle turbo . While robust, the engine requires high-quality diesel fuel and regular injector maintenance to protect the injection system