Hot Wheels HW Heavyweights 2026: Collector’s Guide
Quick answer: HW Heavyweights is the 2026 Hot Wheels mainline segment for big rigs and heavy work trucks – five models including 5 Alarm and the Raijin Express, with Total Disposal as the segment Treasure Hunt.
Not every 2026 segment is about supercars. HW Heavyweights keeps the working end of the mainline alive – fire engines, haulers and heavy machinery in the classic Hot Wheels tradition that stretches back to the Heavyweights line of 1970. It sits alongside HW Hot Trucks in the 250-car range documented in our 2026 mainline guide.
The 2026 HW Heavyweights line-up
| # | Model | Mainline # | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 5 Alarm | 032 | Two colours; modern ladder truck |
| 2/5 | Haulerback | 033 | Two colours; heavy hauler |
| 3/5 | Raijin Express | 057 | Two colours; Japanese dekotora-style rig |
| 4/5 | Rapid Pulse | 083 | Two colours |
| 5/5 | Total Disposal | 162 | Treasure Hunt; orange and silver |
Highlights
Raijin Express is the cult pick – a Japanese dekotora (decorated truck) style rig that has become one of Hot Wheels’ most beloved fantasy trucks since its debut. 5 Alarm continues a fire-truck lineage collectors of the original 1970s Heavyweights era will recognise. Total Disposal hides the segment’s flame logo: as a Treasure Hunt it gets a special finish over the regular release.
Why truck collectors should care
South African die-cast collectors skew heavily toward bakkies and working vehicles – the same reason Matchbox Working Rigs does so well locally. Heavyweights is the Hot Wheels counterpart at mainline prices: R40 – R90 per car, with the Total Disposal Treasure Hunt commanding R250 – R600 when one surfaces. If you collect both brands, this segment pairs beautifully with the Matchbox utility themes covered in the National Parks guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hot Wheels HW Heavyweights segment?
HW Heavyweights is a five-slot 2026 mainline segment for big trucks and working vehicles: 5 Alarm, Haulerback, Raijin Express, Rapid Pulse and Total Disposal, which carries the segment Treasure Hunt.
Which 2026 HW Heavyweights model is the Treasure Hunt?
Total Disposal (number 5 of 5, mainline number 162) is the HW Heavyweights Treasure Hunt for 2026, released in an orange and silver scheme.
Is HW Heavyweights the same as HW Hot Trucks?
No. HW Hot Trucks covers pickups and 4x4s, while HW Heavyweights is for heavy-duty and commercial-style rigs – fire engines, haulers and heavy recovery vehicles. Both segments run in the 2026 mainline.
What scale are HW Heavyweights models?
Like all mainline Hot Wheels they are nominally 1:64, though big-rig castings are scaled to fit the standard blister card, so actual scale varies by casting.
Last reviewed: 2 October 2026 by the Unnew team. Checked against official sources – Hot Wheels, Matchbox and hobbyDB – plus the South African collector community.