Hino Melpha – specifications
Built: 1998 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1998 · Data origin: Reference work (Wikipedia/Wikibooks) · sources
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Technical data
Engine
| Engine | J07Ecorrect |
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Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | Hino (manual gearbox), Aisin (automatic gearbox)correct |
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Origin and approval
| Body | Buscorrect |
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| Vehicle class | Busescorrect |
Other data
| Predecessor | Hino Rainbow 7M/7W/RRcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Hino Melpha built?
Production years: 1998.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · Data sources and cross-checks
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