"Mitsubishi-Fuso-Kanter": specifications, reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The cargo transportation business in Russia is growing at a tremendous pace. Of course, carriers do not want to spend a lot of money on the maintenance of the fleet and want to get the maximum profit. Therefore, many resort to the choice of imported trucks. One of these is the Mitsubishi-Fuso-Canter. Owner reviews about this car are positive. Moreover, the machine is actively used not only in Russia (where it has been mass-produced in Naberezhnye Chelny since 2010), but also in Turkey, Portugal, Malaysia and other countries. The production of Mitsubishi-Fuso-Canter is focused on the world market. What kind of car is this, we will consider in our today's article.

Design

The cabin was taken as a basis from the usual "Kanter", which was produced back in the 90s. The Japanese changed the design of the optics, redesigned the grille and bumper. Otherwise, the Kanter has remained as square as it was 20 years ago.

On the other hand, what elsemust be a truck? Should there be restrained lines and smooth forms here? This is a simple workhorse, which should simply bring profit to its owner. However, in 2013 the design was finalized. At the moment, the new Mitsubishi-Fuso-Canter truck looks like this.

As you can see, the manufacturer has slightly changed the headlights. Now they are more angular. Also modified and grille. Now its continuation can be seen on the front bumper. The rest of the cabin remains the same. Remarkably, Mitsubishi produces several modifications of the Kanter. In addition to special equipment (including utility vehicles), you can see Fuso in a 7-seat version. But such cabins are rarely used by our carriers. After all, with an increase in cabin space, the cargo compartment decreases. Not everyone is willing to sacrifice body length. Therefore, a plastic sleeping bag is installed above the cabin. It looks like this.

Due to the high location of the roof, you can build up the body itself. By the way, the sides in the tented version are made of aluminum. And already in the "base" there is a Euro-breaker on the sides. The ground clearance of the car is 18 centimeters. This is quite enough for driving on Russian roads. The car can also move along the dirt road, but its main purpose is long-haul transportation. With this, the car copes with a bang. Reviews confirm this more than once.

Salon

The inside of the Mitsubishi-Fuso-Canter is pretty boring. Panel architecture "stuck" somewherethen in the 90s. However, the inside is quite comfortable. The gearshift lever is not between the seats, but in the panel. The driver's seat has an adjustable armrest. Also here is a customizable steering wheel, backrest and lumbar support. On the side of the passenger seat there are two glove compartments, one of which is equipped with a lid and is locked with a key. At the bottom there is a niche for A-4 format documents, which is very convenient for transportation. After all, sometimes the driver has to carry a whole package of accompanying documents with him.

With a flat floor and almost rectangular racks, there is no lack of space. Although sleeping on the seats will be uncomfortable. By the way, already in the basic equipment there is a pneumatic seat and power windows. The cabin does not need additional noise insulation.

Mitsubishi-Fuso-Canter: specifications

The range of power units includes two diesel engines. And the spread does not depend on the configuration, but on the carrying capacity. So, a three-liter diesel engine is installed on the Mitsubishi-Fuso-Canter with a gross weight of up to 3.5 tons. Its power is 145 horsepower. The maximum torque is 362 Nm. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 11 and a half liters per hundred. The maximum speed is 90 kilometers per hour (electronic limiter is installed).

On the version with a gross weight of 6-8 tons, a motor with a volume of 4.9 liters is installed. Its power is not much different from the previous one - 180 horsepower. But the torque has increased to 530 Nm. Exactly oncarriers are guided by this parameter when purchasing commercial vehicles. As for fuel consumption, according to passport data, it is one liter more than the previous unit.

Reviews say that Japanese motors are highly reliable. The manufacturer regulates an oil change of 30 thousand kilometers. This is a good indicator for commercial vehicles. But there are disadvantages in these motors. The engines were "strangled" under the environment. So, both units are equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation system and a DPF filtering system. The engines are turbocharged and have direct fuel injection. Maintaining such an engine is an order of magnitude more expensive than older diesel units (like on the Mercedes-814 or the old Kanter).

Checkpoint

As for the choice of transmissions, a five- or six-speed manual can be installed here. The transmission has a good resource, is easy to install and does not cause maintenance problems.

Undercarriage

As with all trucks, it uses a classic frame construction. Front and rear dependent suspension, semi-elliptical leaf springs. Both axles have an anti-roll bar. Vibrations are damped by telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers. It is not difficult to find spare parts at Mitsubishi-Fuso-Canter. Compared to the regular Kanter, this truck swallows potholes more gently (although it still has leaf springs, not air suspension). Brake system -combined type.

The fact is that it is double-circuit - hydropneumatic. A similar design was practiced on the Zil (Bull) truck, which constantly had problems with the brakes. The reviews say that only the pneumatic system should be used on commercial vehicles (especially on heavy trucks). It is an order of magnitude more reliable and practical than hydropneumatic. As for the type of brakes, discs are installed on the front axle, drums on the rear. All wheels are equipped with an ABS sensor.

Conclusion

So, we found out what Mitsubishi-Fuso-Kanter has reviews, design and specifications. Fuso-Kanter is a direct competitor for the German Mercedes-Atego. The car is not inferior to the "German" in terms of reliability and comfort. And in the price category, it is an order of magnitude lower. Therefore, if you need a reliable five-tonner, then you should consider buying a "Japanese".