WE BUY USED HINO TRUCKS

Looking to buy a Hino? Here’s how we can help

Sunflower Trucks is primarily a buyer of used Hino trucks across the UK, but a steady flow of Hino 300 Series, Hino 500 Series, Hino 700 Series and Hino tippers and rigids passes through our network every month. If you’re looking for a used Hino for sale UK-wide — whether a light 300 for urban distribution, a 500 tipper for construction, a heavy-haulage 700, or an ex-lease rigid — leave your number and the spec you’re after. We’ll flag the right match when one comes in. We’re not a dealer with a stock yard, but our trade network sees most working Hinos that change hands in Britain before they hit auction.

Hino Models We Buy

Hino 300 Series — the urban-distribution lineup that owns the 3.5- to 7.5-tonne segment in many UK fleets. 614, 714, 815, 916 and 1018 variants are common as box trucks, curtainsiders, tippers and recovery vehicles. Hino reliability and low running costs mean tidy 300s with documented history hold their value well at trade.

Hino 500 Series — the medium-duty workhorse covering 1018, 1023, 1726 and 2628 weights. Found across construction, refuse, hookloader and tipper roles up and down the UK. Operators rate the J08 engine for longevity, and high-mileage 500s with proper service records are still in strong demand from buyers and exporters.

Hino 700 Series — the heavy-duty Hino, built in 6x4 and 8x4 spec as tippers, mixers and concrete pumps. The 2848, 2845, 3144 and 3344 variants compete head-on with European 8-wheelers and have a loyal following in aggregates and waste. Late-spec Euro 6 700s sell strongly into export markets.

Hino tippers and rigids — whatever the Series, Hino tippers (steel or alloy body) and rigid box trucks remain core stock for buyers. We buy them across the UK: working operator stock, ex-lease returns, end-of-contract fleets, and single owner-driver trucks. Configuration, body type and condition all factor into the offer we make.

What Makes a Hino Worth More

We don't lowball — but we DO assess realistically. Here's what bumps the price up on a Hino:

• Lower kilometres for age — Hino reliability means lower mileage units sell at strong premiums.
• Service history with named Hino dealer — even partial. Buyers pay extra for confidence.
• Recent MOT and tax — saves the next owner time.
• Manual gearbox — manual Hinos especially in demand for export markets.
• Tail-lift, fridge, or specialist body fitted — spec drives price up significantly.
• One-owner units — even if high mileage, single-owner trucks command premium.
• No accident history — clean panel work adds real money.
• Recent service or timing belt — recent paperwork de-risks the buy.

Common Hino Faults We Still Buy

Don't bin a truck because something's broken. We buy Hino trucks with:

• EGR valve faults — common on J08E Euro 5/6. Workshop fix factored in.
• DPF regen problems — forced regen needed, blocked filter. We still pay properly.
• Clutch wear — manual Hinos after 400k km, fixable.
• Turbo failures — J-series, doesn't put us off.
• AdBlue system faults — on Euro 6 units, NOx sensor, dosing valve. We still buy.
• Body damage — box damage, curtain repairs, mounting damage. We assess and price properly.
• Cab corrosion — on older Hinos, especially at door bottoms and chassis mounts. Doesn't kill the deal.
• Accident damage — we price the salvage value properly.
• Non-runners parked up for months — flat batteries, seized brakes. We collect.

Send photos by WhatsApp or email — we'll come back with a price within hours.

Recent Hino Deals

A flavour of recent purchases:

• 2020 Hino 300 916 18T Refrigerated — London distribution firm, 220k km, Carrier fridge, tail lift. Paid in the £9-13k range, collected next day.
• 2018 Hino 500 1726 Tipper — Yorkshire builder, 280k km, good body. Paid in the £8-12k range.
• 2019 Hino 300 714 Box Truck — Birmingham courier firm, 180k km, tail lift. Paid in the £6-9k range.
• 2017 Hino 700 3144 Tipper non-runner — engine fault, parked 4 months in Glasgow yard. Paid in the £4-7k range plus free collection.
• 2021 Hino 300 1018 Curtainsider — end-of-contract from leasing company in Reading, 130k km, immaculate. Paid in the £14-18k range.
• 2015 Hino 300 615 6 trucks — from Norfolk haulier downsizing. Paid in the £3-5k range each, collected as job lot.

Every truck different, every offer specific. Send your details and we'll value yours properly.

Why Hino Holds Value

Hino is part of Toyota Group — legendary reliability translates directly into strong used-truck demand.

Parts availability. Hino dealer network is smaller than the European brands but parts are reliable. Maintenance costs stay low, which keeps demand strong.

Export demand. Hino trucks ship in volume to Africa, the Middle East and parts of South-East Asia — 700-series and 500-series especially.

Low cost of ownership. Hino fuel economy and reliability mean operators run them long — high-mileage Hinos still command real value.

Toyota engineering DNA. The J-series engines run reliably past 600k km when serviced, which keeps resale strong.

Hino Truck Buyer FAQs

How quickly can you collect my Hino?
Same day in some cases, usually within 48-72 hours of price agreed. Free collection from anywhere in mainland UK.

Will you buy a Hino that won't start?
Yes. Non-runners, turbo failures, EGR faults, suspected gearbox — we buy all of it. Send photos and a description.

Do you only buy newer Hinos?
No — we buy Hino trucks from 2010 onwards in the right condition. Older trucks if they're spec we can move (export market).

What if my Hino has been off the road for months?
Doesn't matter. Most parked-up trucks just need a battery and a fluid check. We've collected Hinos that haven't moved in 2+ years.

Can you buy a fleet of Hinos in one go?
Yes — we regularly buy 5-50 trucks from operators downsizing or restructuring. Single price for the lot, collected over a week.

What documents do I need?
V5C (logbook) is essential. MOT certificate and service history help us value better but aren't mandatory. We handle the change-of-ownership paperwork.

How do you price a Hino compared to part-exchange?
Almost always higher. Dealers price low because they need margin to resell. We're cash buyers reselling direct to UK and export — different pricing model.

Where can I buy a used Hino 300 in the UK?
Sunflower Trucks isn’t a dealer with permanent Hino 300 stock for sale, but our buyer network sees Hino 300s passing through regularly. If you’re looking for one, register your interest — tell us the weight category, body type and budget you’re after and we’ll flag the next suitable match. Most working Hinos change hands within our trade network before they reach auction.

What’s the difference between the Hino 300 and 500 Series?
The Hino 300 is the urban distribution range — typically 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes, used as box trucks, curtainsiders, small tippers and light recovery. The Hino 500 is the medium-duty range — 10 to 26 tonnes, found as tippers, hookloaders, refuse rigids and construction trucks. Different price brackets and different operator profiles, but both share Hino’s reliability reputation.

Do you have any Hino trucks for sale?
Not as a regular stock listing — Sunflower Trucks is primarily a buyer, not a dealer. That said, we frequently re-sell trucks we’ve purchased to operators in our network. The best way to be first in line for a used Hino for sale UK-wide is to register interest with the Series and spec you want, and we’ll let you know when a match comes in.