Truck History
Heritage Trucks
UD Trucks’ Ultimate Dependability vision began 80 years ago when the founder and mastermind, Kenzo Adachi, designed his first diesel engine.
Determined to prove the durability of his first truck Mr Adachi completed a legendary 3,000 km run, through heartbreaking mountain roads for 13 days, before bringing it to market.
Since then UD Trucks has been developing, engineering, producing and supporting a range of smart and tough trucks for the truck drivers of today.
UD Trucks has now been on the forefront of Australia’s truck industry for 40 years and counting.
Our history
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1935
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Established under the name Nihon Diesel Industries Ltd. to manufacture and sell diesel engines, automobiles and aircraft parts
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1953
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Became Minsei Diesel Industries with equity participation from Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.
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1955
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Built the first UD engine
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1960
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Changed name to Nissan Diesel Motor Co. Ltd.
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1962
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Ageo Plant opened in Saitama, Japan
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1973
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First truck sold in Australia
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1975
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First Condor series enters production
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2004
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First Quon series enters production
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2007
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Became a member of the Volvo Group
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2010
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Re-launched as UD Trucks
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2013
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The launch of the new Quon range with global driveline
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