Isuzu Forward Trucks

The Isuzu Forward is a medium-duty commercial vehicle manufactured by Isuzu Motors Ltd. since 1970. All F-series trucks are cab-over designs and the cabin comes fully built from the factory. Most models come with a diesel engine; but, some markets get CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) derivatives as well. The F-series is available a variety of cab styles, engines, 4WD (four-wheel-drive) or 2WD (two-wheel-drive) depending on the market it is sold. Most trucks are assembled in Japan; however, they are locally assembled from CKD kits in some countries. The Isuzu Forward Truck is also known as the Isuzu F-Series. Most mid-size and big-size models of the Isuzu Forward truck are distinguishable by a front 'Forward' badge, but the common Isuzu badge is usually used on the rear. The Isuzu Forward is among the commercial grade trucks which is used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force for rear line duties.

The Isuzu Forward is a middle-sized long-selling truck representing Isuzu's truck manufacturing history since its birth back in 1970. The engines are 7.1-Liter in-line-four diesel (KK-FRR35J4S) 180ps/50kgm and 7.8-Liter in-line-four common-rail diesel (PA-FRR34G4) with 240ps/70kgm (several variations available). The transmission is a manual transmission with 4AT as optional. The maximum capacity of loading varies but mainly 8 TONs and 11 TONs. There are 2 types of cargo space length called "Full Cab" and "Regular Cab". Idling-stop-start system has been added as optional and the speed limiter was added from 2002. And lots of custom-made car such as fire engines have been manufactured so far.