Volkswagen Constellation
Volkswagen Constellation
31.280 6x4 Rigid
 
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Hino GH8JF7D vs Volkswagen Constellation Comparison

Overview: GH8JF7D vs Constellation

Key Features

Transmission Manual Manual
RPM at Max Power 2600 rpm 2300 rpm
Max Torque 824 Nm 1050 Nm
RPM at Max Torque - 1750 rpm

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.4/5
5 reviews
4.5/5
4 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Looks old school

    The Hino GH8JF7D is a medium-duty commercial truck that is very rugged and performance-oriented but lacks the modernity offered by the new-generation...

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    Tony Mar 13, 2024 for Hino GH8JF7D
  • This is one of the best tipper trucks you can get

    We were in the market for a good truck for quite some time. After a good fiscal year, finance was not really a matter of concern for us anymore. All...

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    Diego Jun 19, 2025 for Volkswagen Constellation

From The Experts

Things we like

Rugged mechanical underpinnings

Reliable diesel engine

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Diverse engine options for varied applications.

Spacious and comfortable cabin design.

Reliable MAN and Cummins engines.

Versatile configurations for specialized needs.

Euro 5 compliance for environmental standards.

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Things we don't like

Drab interior cabin

Lack of features

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Limited availability of automated manual transmission (AMT).

Potentially higher initial acquisition cost.

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Performance

Max Torque 824 Nm 1050 Nm
Max Speed 104 kmph --
Displacement 7684 cc --
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Max Power 276 bhp 275 bhp
RPM at Max Power 2600 rpm 2300 rpm
RPM at Max Torque -- 1750 rpm
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Suspension & Brakes

Chassis Type Chassis with Cabin --
Parking brakes Yes Yes
Seat Type Standard Standard
Cabin Type Day Cabin --
Brakes Air Brakes Air Brakes
Front Suspension semi ellliptic lef springs with shok absorbers Double Stage Semi-Elliptical Spring
Rear Suspension semi ellliptic Main and Auxility Lef Spring Inverted Semi-Elliptical Spring
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Dimensions & Capacity

Overall Width 2490 mm 2505 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 320 --
Gross Weight 18600 kg 42000 kg
Overall Height 2755 mm --
Overall Length 6435 mm 9866 mm
Wheelbase 3730 mm 4580 mm
Ground Clearance -- 233 mm
Kerb Weight -- 7880 kg
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Wheel & Tyre

Front Tyre 295/80R22.5 295/80 R22.5
Rear Tyre 295/80R22.5 295/80 R22.5

Steering

Power Steering -- Yes
Tiltable Steering -- Yes

Engine Details

Engine Cylinders 4 6
Engine J08E-WD Diesel Turbo - charged & Intercooled Cycle Vartical Inline Over Head Camshaft Water Cooled MAN D08 36 280, 6 Cylinder Common Rail
Front Axle -- Forged steel “I” beam
Rear Axle -- Forged steel “I” beam

Miscellaneous

Emission Norms Euro 4 Euro 5
Driver Information Display Yes --

Safety

Seat Belts Yes Yes
ABS Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Air Conditioner No Yes
Arm Rest No --
Cruise Control No --
Telematics No Yes

Transmission

Transmission Manual Manual Manual Manual
Clutch Synchromesh Synchromesh --
Gearbox 6 Speed 6 Speed 16-Speed 16-Speed

Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System No --

Exterior

Fog Lights No Yes

Engine Details

Axle Configuration 4x2 4x2 6x4 6x4