Specs, fluids & service · 1995–2001
Toyota Mega Cruiser specs, fluids and service intervals
The numbers you need in the garage, on one page: spec sheet, capacities and service intervals, wheels and tires, and the parts to order. Sourced from owners, specialists and the factory; tags marked confirm in manual haven't been checked against a factory source yet.
Spec sheet
| MODEL CODES | BXD10 (military HMV) · KC-BXD20V (civilian) |
|---|---|
| CIVILIAN SALES | January 1996 – December 2001 (production to August 2001) |
| ASSEMBLY | Gifu Auto Body, Kakamigahara (civilian) |
| ENGINE | 15B-FT / 15B-FTE 4,104 cc I4 turbo-diesel |
| OUTPUT | 155 PS / 39.0 kgm → 170 PS / 43.0 kgm |
| TRANSMISSION | 4-speed lockup automatic, 2-speed transfer |
| LOCKERS | Centre, front, rear (Torsen front and rear) |
| DIMENSIONS | 5,090 × 2,170 × 2,075 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,395 mm |
| CURB WEIGHT | 2,850 kg (1996) · 2,900 kg (1999) |
| CLEARANCE | 420 mm |
| TURNING RADIUS | 5.6 m |
| PAYLOAD / SEATS | 600 kg · 6 |
| CIVILIAN REGISTRATIONS | 133 |
By year
| YEARS | PLATFORM | ENGINE | OUTPUT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993– | BXD10 (JGSDF HMV) | 15B-FT 4.1 L I4 TD | 155 PS | Military Kōkidōsha. Trials from 1993, regular deliveries from spring 1995. |
| FY1999–2003 | BXD10 (JGSDF HMV) | 15B-FTE 4.1 L I4 TD | 170 PS | Electronic injection to meet stricter emissions rules. |
| FY2004– | XCD10 (JGSDF HMV) | Hino N04C 4.0 L I4 TD | — | Not a BXD10. Hino engine, still in production. |
| Jan 1996 – Apr 1999 | BXD20V (civilian) | 15B-FT 4.1 L I4 TD | 155 PS / 39.0 kgm (282 lb-ft) | ¥9.62 million. 2,850 kg curb weight. |
| May 1999 – Dec 2001 | BXD20V (civilian) | 15B-FTE 4.1 L I4 TD | 170 PS / 43.0 kgm | ¥9.8 million. 2,900 kg. Production ended August 2001. |
Fluids, capacities & service intervals
No factory owner's manual or service data for the Mega Cruiser is available online in English, so this list gives the systems to baseline and leaves the fluid specs for you to confirm in the Japanese factory manual. Assume nothing has been done since import unless there are receipts.
| ITEM | SPEC / CAPACITY | INTERVAL | NOTES & PARTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Diesel engine oil for the 15B-FT/FTE · confirm in manual | At purchase | The 15B family was also used in Toyota's Dyna light trucks, which may help with filter sourcing. |
| Fuel filter | confirm in manual | At purchase | BaT trucks had theirs replaced after import. |
| Air filter | confirm in manual | At purchase | |
| Coolant & hoses | Toyota long-life coolant type · confirm in manual | At purchase | One BaT truck needed a new coolant reservoir hose. |
| Automatic transmission | ATF to the factory spec · confirm in manual | Drain and fill at purchase | Four-speed lockup automatic. |
| Transfer case | confirm in manual | At purchase | Test the centre diff lock and low range. |
| Front & rear differentials | Gear oil suitable for Torsen LSDs · confirm in manual | At purchase | Test both diff locks. |
| Hub-reduction housings (×4) | confirm in manual | At purchase | Check for seal leaks and play, and listen for gear noise. |
| Brakes | Brake fluid to the reservoir marking | At purchase | The inboard discs sit next to the differentials. Check them for oil contamination from diff seals. |
| 4WS hydraulics | confirm in manual | Inspect at purchase | The rear steer centres on a spring if the hydraulics fail, so a truck can drive normally with the 4WS dead. |
| Tires & pressures | 37x12.50R17.5 LT · 140 kPa front / 240 kPa rear (Japanese sources) | At purchase | Check the date codes on imported tires and test the rear tire-inflation option if fitted. |
| Batteries (24 V) | Matched batteries for the 24-volt system | At purchase | Test the charging voltage. |
Capability
| Payload | 600 kg (1,323 lb) Toyota, 1996 |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 420 mm (16.5 in) Toyota |
| Turning radius | 5.6 m (18.4 ft) Reverse-phase 4WS, Toyota |
| Curb weight | 2,850 kg (6,283 lb) 1996. 2,900 kg for 1999 trucks |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,780 kg (8,333 lb) Cargo-registered six-seater, Japanese sources |
| Fuel tank | 28.5 US gal (108 L) The Drive. The JGSDF lists 108 L for the HMV |
| Fuel economy | ≈22 mpg at a constant 37 mph Toyota claim reported by The Drive |
| Dimensions | 5,090 × 2,170 × 2,075 mm (200.4 × 85.4 × 81.7 in) |
Wheels & tires
| Factory tire | 37x12.50R17.5 LT 8PR (Japanese sources) |
|---|---|
| Biggest tire · Stock | 37x12.50 (factory) |
Common Toyota Mega Cruiser repairs
- Hub-reduction and differential gear oilDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Rear axle shaft and wheel bearingsDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Engine and transmission mountsDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Engine gaskets and leaks (15B-FT)DIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Fuel filter and batteriesDIFFICULTY 1 / 5
- Inboard disc brake serviceDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Underbody rust treatmentDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
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