What engine is in a 76 series Land Cruiser?
Engine options vary by year and market, but the 76-series typically uses diesel inline-6 configurations, including the 4.0L 1HZ and the 4.2L turbo-diesels (1HD-T and 1HD-FT). In some markets, a 2.8L four-cylinder turbo diesel (1GD-FTV) has been offered in later years.
The 76-series is part of Toyota’s 70-series family. Its engines have evolved across generations and regions to meet local emissions standards, taxes, and customer preferences. The following sections summarize historic and current options, with notes on market variability.
Historical engine lineup
This section outlines the diesel inline-six engines most commonly associated with the 76-series over its long production span.
Diesel inline-six options
- 1HZ — 4.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-6 diesel (a long-running baseline powerplant in many 70-series trucks).
- 1HD-T — 4.2-liter turbocharged inline-6 diesel (turbocharged variant used before intercooling became common).
- 1HD-FT — 4.2-liter turbocharged inline-6 diesel with intercooler (successor to the 1HD-T in many markets).
Note: Engine availability depended on model codes (such as HJ, HZJ, FZJ, BJ variants), year, and market. Not every engine was offered in every country or trim level.
Current engine options by market
In recent years, some markets have expanded the 76-series lineup to include more modern four-cylinder turbodiesels, reflecting global demand for efficiency and emissions compliance.
2.8L four-cylinder turbo-diesel option
- 2.8-liter inline-4 turbo diesel — 1GD-FTV (1GD-FTV) engine available in select late-2010s to 2020s 70-series models in certain regions, providing improved efficiency over older six-cylinder units.
As with all 76-series configurations, exact engine availability is market- and year-dependent. Always verify the exact engine code with the seller or owner’s manual for a given vehicle.
Summary
The 76-series Land Cruiser has historically relied on diesel inline-6 powertrains—most notably the 1HZ (4.0L NA), the 1HD-T (4.2L turbo) and the 1HD-FT (4.2L turbo with intercooler). In some markets, later models offer a 2.8L inline-4 turbo diesel (1GD-FTV) as an option. Engine availability varies by year, market, and trim, so the exact motor in a given vehicle may differ.
