Entered in service 1976, Kiha 40 was designed to operate in all country. after JNR failed evry company remodel this DMU, in particoularly with air conditioning. The most number of Kiha 40 are present in mountain area of JR West.
(photo from google earth and modify)
| Class | Livery | Producer | Prod. Cod. | Company | Numeration |
| Kiha 40-2000 "Hattorikun" | Hattorikun | Micro Ace | A8610 | JR |
