Toyota Land Cruiser J40 (FJ40/BJ40) - third gen Land Cruiser

Question

“Land Cruiser gen 3” usually means the 3rd-generation heavy-duty Land Cruiser, which is the 40 Series (J40) — the iconic FJ40/BJ40 era. Toyota itself calls the 40 Series the third-generation Land Cruiser, introduced in August 1960.

Toyota Land Cruiser (3rd generation) — 40 Series / J40

• Also known as: FJ40, BJ40 (and other wheelbase/body variants)

• Production: commonly cited 1960–1984 (with extended local production in some countries, e.g., Brazil)

• Chassis/layout: body-on-frame, selectable 4WD; offered in multiple wheelbases and body styles (SUV, pickup, cab-chassis, etc.). Toyota notes short/medium/long wheelbases and an added 2950 mm pickup/cab chassis in 1963.

• Engines: widely offered with Toyota’s F/2F petrol inline-six and B/H diesel families depending on market and year.

Quick note (why “gen 3” can be confusing)

Some people use “gen 3” for Prado (J120, 2002) instead (light-duty line).