While the Caball name came to an end in 1981 with the cancellation of the Junior, its larger replacement received the Nissan Atlas name in the domestic Japanese market (Cabstar in the export).

The truck was utilized by the military during the Second World War, alongside other models from Toyota and Mitsubishi.

The cabover approach was used because of Japanese Government dimension regulations, which dictate how long a vehicle can be and how wide so as to stay within favorable annual road tax obligations.

In 1963 the Caball underwent a major change, with the front sheetmetal replaced and with a more bulging, "droopy-eyed" appearance.

[6] There was also a QC141 version available, featuring a 2,164 cc SD22 diesel engine producing 70 PS (51 kW).

[1] The exterior was redesigned with a more modern look with quad headlights, and for the first time, front-hinged doors.

The interior was designed for Americans in mind, and could comfortably seat three even though it wasn't sold in North America.

[4] The fourth and last generation Caball was introduced in May 1976 and was discontinued without a direct successor in late 1981.

Between 1979 and 1981 Nissan Diesel (UD) also had a version called the Bison, sold through their stores.

[9] In June 1980 the larger ED33 diesel arrived, with glowplugs for increased ease of operations and afterglow to help lower pollution.