Separate wheelbase, cab-to-axle and body length
Wheelbase locates the axles. Cab-to-axle describes space behind the cab relative to the rear axle reference. Body length is a separate installation choice involving overhang, load position and clearances. A crew cab changes available space even where its wheelbase matches a standard cab. Use the drawing’s own definitions, especially on tandem chassis.
A chassis weight is not finished tare
Manufacturer tables describe specific reference conditions. A body, liftgate, refrigeration unit, tanks, tools, occupants and other equipment change actual weight. Obtain scale weights by axle with the truck equipped for work, then assess the load against the vehicle, axle, tire and applicable operating limits. Do not publish a universal payload calculated from a brochure alone.
Review mounting and service access
Ask the body builder to confirm mounting points, frame requirements, centre of gravity, cab movement and access to service components. The Hino manual makes body and equipment installation a separate engineering responsibility. Retain the installation drawings and final-stage documentation with the truck, including later modifications.
Use the tools with verified inputs
The site’s spec planner and build review can organize measurements and documents. They do not replace an installation design or certify axle loading. Enter the actual configuration and record unresolved items clearly; never fill a missing dimension with a value taken from the nearest-looking model.
Sources and reference scope
Reviewed September 9, 2026. Manufacturer facts are tied to the edition below; inspection and purchase-planning questions are editorial guidance.
Select the truck model year and conventional or cab-over chassis before using installation drawings.
Chapters 1–3: body installation, Canadian certification context and chassis-code-specific dimensions. Sales badges alone do not identify a table column.
MY2020 Canadian standard-cab diesel 195. The 195-149 reference is identified separately from other wheelbases.
MY2020 Canadian 195C-149 and 195C-173; rear seating and cab-to-axle differ from standard cab.