HINO RESEARCH / Comparison

Hino 258 vs 268: identify the build first

Used 258 and 268 trucks should be compared by year, chassis code, body and installed driveline. Avoid combining Canadian, US and low-profile specifications into one generic model description.

Evidence to collect258268
Model identityFull suffix; distinguish the 258U referenceFull chassis code and model year
Dimension authorityExact 258 variant sheetMatching body-builder table
Working fitDeck height, mounts and axle weightsBody condition, overhang and axle weights

Low-profile and high-power labels have consequences

The verified 2020 Canadian 258U sheet describes a specific high-power configuration. It is not a numerical authority for a 268 or for every 258LP listing. Have the seller provide the labels and build record, then use the correct manual column before comparing dimensions or replacement-body plans.

Make condition and installation costs comparable

List body repairs, liftgate service, tires and immediate chassis work separately for each candidate. Compare route history and engine hours, including stationary equipment use. Resolve modifications and campaign status before negotiating around an asking-price difference that may simply reflect deferred work.

Sources and reference scope

Reviewed September 9, 2026. Manufacturer facts are tied to the edition below; inspection and purchase-planning questions are editorial guidance.

Hino Canada — 2020 258 High Power / Haute Puissance (French)

MY2020 Canadian 258U-217 high-power configuration only. PNBV means GVWR; PNBC means GCWR.

Hino Canada — 2020 conventional body-builder manual (ZIP)

Chapters 1–3: body installation, Canadian certification context and chassis-code-specific dimensions. Sales badges alone do not identify a table column.

Hino Canada — SCR and the environment

Historical EPA2010/2011 discussion explicitly identifies 258, 268, 338 and 358. Historical figures are not specifications for current L or XL trucks.

Hino Canada — emissions modification lookup

VIN lookup for extended emissions coverage associated with campaigns ECR-H0002-25-001 and ECR-H0002-25-002; no individual eligibility checked here.