page_title: Toyota FA
section_title: Second generation (1964)
hierarchical_section_title: Toyota FA / Second generation (1964)
caption_attribution_description: Toyota flatbed
context_page_description: The Toyota FA and BA were heavy duty trucks introduced in February 1954. They were facelifted versions of the earlier BX/FX trucks, retaining those trucks Type B and Type F six-cylinder petrol engines. The first letter in the model name indicates the engine family fitted; in 1957 the Type D diesel engine was introduced in a model known as the DA. The second letter indicated the size of the truck, with shorter medium duty versions being coded BC/FC/DC. A second letter "B" was used on bus versions of this chassis. A second generation FA/DA was introduced in 1964 and was built in Japan until 1980, when Hino replaced Toyota's heavier truck lines entirely. The DA, however, was also built in numerous other countries and manufacture continued into the first decade of the 21st century.
context_section_description: Appearing in September 1964, the second generation adopted a new squared-off cab with twin headlights. Wheelbases were adjusted upwards, to 4,100 and 4,300 mm (161 and 169 in). The longest wheelbase was installed in the 115-series, the shorter ones were 100- and 110-series. The chassis was modified for increased rigidity and the suspension was strengthened. The glass area of the cabin was increased and a dished steering wheel was adopted for safety. These moves were intended to make the truck a more capable proposition on Japan's newly developed highways.
  At the time of introduction, there were six main models available: The 100-series is a 5-tonne (11,000 lb) truck, fitted with either the F or the D engine. The 110- and 115-series are rated for 6 tonnes (13,000 lb), and received the F or the larger 2D diesel engine. A month after the heavy-duty models, the 3.5-tonne (7,700 lb) FC100 was introduced. Power output for the F as well as the 2D engines were 130 PS (96 kW) at the time of introduction. The diesel unit, however, offered considerably higher torque, at 40 kg⋅m (392 N⋅m; 289 lb⋅ft) versus 30 kg⋅m (294 N⋅m; 217 lb⋅ft). The 5.9-liter D engine produces 110 PS (81 kW) and 35 kg⋅m (343 N⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft) of torque at 1200 rpm. In June 1965, the extra long-wheelbase, 6-tonne DA116 was introduced.
  The FC100 was taken out of production in March 1974. Around this time, the series was also facelifted. The new models have a grille with four central openings flanked by six openings on either side, rather than the earlier seven-bar grille. The engine badges were removed from the front fenders, and the identification script between the door and the bonnet now read simply "TOYOTA" rather than TOYOTA 5000 or 6000 depending on the weight rating. In January 1975, petrol-engined FAs changed over to the 4.2-liter 2F engine. In April 1977 the 2D engine was thoroughly overhauled, to further increase reliability over the earlier, somewhat troublesome Toyota diesels.
  Japanese production of the second generation DA/FA ended in 1978 in favor of subsidiary brand Hino Motors. The DA/FA was also assembled in several other countries, however, including but not limited to Indonesia, Thailand, Kenya, and South Africa. In Indonesia it was nicknamed "Toyota Buaya" (Alligator Toyota), a reference to the alligator-style bonnet. Indonesian sales began in 1969 under the auspices of Astra International until the formation of the Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) joint venture in 1971. TAM built a dedicated plant for the FA/DA in 1973 and exported SKD kits to various countries, including Nigeria and Australia. Indonesian models were facelifted in 1976 and post-facelift models were painted moss green as standard; they continued in local production until 1986.
  Kenyan assembly began in 1977, while South African-made trucks began using locally made engines in May 1982. Production in South Africa continued until 2001, over twenty years after Japanese manufacture had ended.
caption: Late South African Toyota DA116