Mitsubishi Fuso Canter

{{Multiple issues| {{More citations needed|date=May 2020}} {{Cleanup|date=May 2020|reason=Specific generation cleanup with more proper info while adding first, second, and third generation models to the article.}} }} {{Infobox automobile | image = Fuso Canter 3C13, 8th Generation.jpg | name = Mitsubishi Fuso Canter | manufacturer = [[Mitsubishi Motors Corporation]] (1963–2002) [[Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation]] (2003–present) | aka = Mitsubishi Fuso Colt Diesel (Indonesia, 1975–2022)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://oto.detik.com/mobil/d-6000072/sambut-aturan-emisi-euro-4-mitsubishi-ubah-nama-colt-diesel-jadi-canter-dan-fighter-jadi-fighter-x | title=Sambut Aturan Emisi Euro 4, Mitsubishi Ubah Nama Colt Diesel Jadi Canter dan Fighter Jadi Fighter X }}</ref> Mitsubishi Fuso FE Sterling 360 [[Hyundai Mighty]] (5th generation) Nissan NT450 Atlas (8th generation) UD Kazet (8th generation) Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter Mignon (7.5t+ variant) RIZON Trucks (2023-Present) | production = 1963–present | predecessor = | successor = | class = [[Truck]] 3.5-8.5t GVW | platform = | body_style = Truck (standard cab, crew cab) | engine = | transmission = | length = | width = | height = | weight = | wheelbase = | related = | designer = | assembly = [[Cairo]], [[Egypt]] ([[Ghabbour Group]]) [[Tramagal]], [[Portugal]] [[Pulo Gadung]], [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]] ([[Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia|KTB]]) [[Cainta, Rizal]], [[Philippines]] (1964–2015)<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/industry-news/mitsubishi-ph-president-wants-new-model-more-units-made-in-cainta |title=Mitsubishi PH president wants new model, more units made in Cainta |author=Sarne, Vernon |magazine=[[Top Gear (magazine)|Top Gear Philippines]] |date=2013-05-30 |accessdate=2013-05-30}}</ref> [[Santa Rosa, Laguna]], [[Philippines]] (Jan 2015–present)<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mmpc.ph/latestnews/mmpc-inaugurates-its-Sta-Rosa-Laguna-Plant.html | title=Mitsubishi Motors Philippines inaugurates its Santa Rosa, Laguna Plant | publisher=[[Mitsubishi Motors Philippines]] Corporation | date=2015-01-29 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404075443/http://mmpc.ph/latestnews/mmpc-inaugurates-its-Sta-Rosa-Laguna-Plant.html | archivedate=2015-04-04 }}</ref> [[Barcelona, Anzoategui]], [[Venezuela]] [[Pekan District|Pekan]], [[Malaysia]] ([[Isuzu HICOM Malaysia|HICOM]]), [[Adana]], [[Turkey]] ([[Temsa]]) [[Naberezhnye Chelny]], [[Russia]] (Fuso [[KAMAZ]] Trucks Rus) }}

The {{Nihongo|'''Mitsubishi Fuso Canter'''|三菱ふそう・キャンター|Mitsubishi Fusō Kyantā|lead=yes}} is a line of [[Light truck|light-duty]] [[commercial vehicle]]s manufactured by [[Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation]], part of [[Daimler Truck]], subsidiary of [[Mercedes-Benz Group]]. The Canter is manufactured since 1963, now in its eighth generation. The Canter is named after the English word describing the [[Horse gait|gait]] of a horse, emphasising the "thoroughbred" nature of Mitsubishi trucks.

In Japan, its traditional competitors are the [[Isuzu Elf]], the [[Toyota Dyna]] and the [[Nissan Atlas]].

== Production and sales == Early export sales began to South East Asia only, but shortly later the series began seeing export to other markets including [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], the [[Near East]] and since the mid-eighties [[North America]]. Indonesia (there named "Colt Diesel" until 2022) has become the biggest export market, followed by the Near East and Taiwan.<ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/oa/en/press/070326/070326.html Mitsubishi Fuso Introduces Latest Generation Light-Duty Trucks In Indonesia] – Company's Largest International Market, 26. März 2007.</ref> In total the Canter is marketed to more than 150 countries. Fuso operates its own factories in Japan, [[Chennai]]/[[India]] and [[Tramagal]]/[[Portugal]], further assemblies from CKD kits exist in Egypt, Portugal, Jakarta, the Philippines, Malaysia, Turkey and Russia. The Tramagal factory supplies to Western Europe ([[European Union]] plus Norway and Switzerland) at a local sourcing rate of 50%.<ref name="TramagalProduction" />

Early after the [[DaimlerChrysler–Mitsubishi alliance]] was established the [[Mitsubishi Motors|MMC]] distribution network in Europe was closed and taken over by [[Daimler AG|Daimler]]. When the alliance failed Daimler already owned the majority in [[Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation|MFTBC]] and sales rights remained at Daimler. <!-- In many markets the Canter was very expensive and was replaced by the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck when that model became available for worldwide market in the early 1980s.

Australia was another important market for the Canter - to the extent that it was manufactured there from the 1970s using many local components. Most models of the truck are distinguishable by a front 'Canter' badge, but the common Mitsubishi badge is usually used on the rear. -->

== Product == At its beginning the Canter was a narrow vehicle with 2 tons of payload. About since the introduction of the [[#4th|fourth generation]] the line-up of the Canter was increasingly expanded und today the Canter label covers a variety of products. Presumably starting with the [[#5th|fifth generation]] the [[Japanese domestic market|JDM]] [[Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter|Fighter Mignon]] was sold for Export as "Canter 75", "Canter HD" or "Canter FH",<ref name=JM1>{{cite magazine | ref = FO857 | magazine = Fleet Owner | title = The New Models for 1991: Mid-Range Trucks | date = July 1990 | publisher = FM Business Publications | volume = 85 | number = 7 | last = Mele | first = Jim | page = 74 }}</ref> during the [[#7th|seventh generation]] a twin rear axle Canter was available and since 2018 the [[Nissan NV350]] is exported to the Near East as a [[#CanterVan|Canter Van]]. Nowadays there are two line-ups in parallel ([[#8th|Eighth generation]] and [[#GEM|General Export Models]]) each with narrow or wide variants from 3.5 to 8.5 tons gross weight. In Japan the Canter series include the [[#Guts|Canter Guts]], a 1.5 ton payload truck specially adopted to the rules for the [[Japanese class of compact vehicles]] but the term Guts is not always used. Further adoptions exist to local markets including engines and exhaust gas treatments.

In 2010, still with the [[#7th|seventh generation]], at Tramagal new more environmentally friendly power trains were introduced with [[Sofim 8140 engine|Iveco F1C]] diesel engines by [[CNH Industrial|Fiat Power Train (FPT)]] and transmissions from [[ZF Friedrichshafen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/press/100720/100720.html |title=Mitsubishi Fuso Unveils Advanced, New Powertrain for Light-Duty Trucks |publisher=Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. |date=July 20, 2010 |access-date= }}</ref><ref name="DaimlerChryslerFiatPowertrainAgreement">{{cite web |url=http://www.fptindustrial.com/FPTPressReleases/EN-UK/2005-2008/DC_FPT_19giugno2007_ENG.pdf |title=Strategic Cooperation Agreement between DaimlerChrysler Truck Group and Fiat Powertrain Technologies |date=June 19, 2007 |publisher=[[Fiat Powertrain Technologies|FPT Industrial]] |access-date=22 March 2016}}</ref> The eighth generation fitted with these "World Engines" is determined to developed countries with strict emission limits, furthermore it is available as [[#Eco|EcoHybrid]] and as an [[Battery electric vehicle|all-electric]] [[Fuso Ecanter|eCanter]]. For developing countries a simplified version with Mitsubishi engines is available as General Export Modell.

There are several naming systems depending on time and market. E.g., in Japan a Canter 15 is a truck with 1.5 tons payload while pretty much the same truck in Europe was denominated as Canter 35 because of its 3.5 tons gross weight. In Indonesia model names are based on the chassis codes (F codes, e.g. FE71, FE83) opposed to North America where the numerical part of the model name represents the gross weight in [[Unit prefix|hecto]] [[Pound (mass)|pounds]] (hlb.), e.g. FE130 is a 13,000 lb. truck. Starting with the seventh generation Fuso introduced a naming system similar to that used by parent company Daimler in Europe, in Australia and New Zealand a similar system had been introduced. This system is preferably used here because of its expressiveness (for details see model box of seventh generation).

== History == === First generation (T720) ===  The very first Canter was the successor of the T710 produced from 1960 through 1963. The T720 Canter had two round single headlights but the facelifted version from 1964 had a set of round twin headlights. At a payload of 2 tons it was equipped either with the {{convert|90|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Mitsubishi Motors engines|KE42]] gasoline engine or the {{convert|68|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines|4DQ11A]] diesel engine.

=== Second generation (T90) === [[File:Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER T90.JPG|thumb|2nd generation T90]]

The second generation Canter appeared in 1968 with a [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines|4DR1]] diesel engine at {{convert|55|kW|abbr=on}} and two gasoline options: the T91's {{convert|90|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} [[Mitsubishi Motors engines|KE42]] was known from the first generation Canter, while long wheelbase versions (T93/97) received a {{convert|95|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} 2.3-liter [[Mitsubishi Motors engines|KE47]] gasoline engine.<ref name=Catvol15>{{citation | ref = JAMA15 | title = 自動車ガイドブック 1968年~69年新 | trans-title = Japanese motor vehicles guide book 1968/1969 | language = Japanese | volume = 15 | date = 1968-10-25 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | pages = 187–188 }}</ref> The most common diesel version was the T90, available on a short or a long wheelbase. There was also a dual rear wheel version of the long wheelbase model with the T92 chassis code.<ref name=Catvol15/> In July 1970 a 2.7 L {{convert|59|kW|abbr=on}} [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines|4DR5]] diesel option was added. {{clear}}

=== Third generation (T200) === [[File:1976 Mitsubishi Canter (6914979489).jpg|thumb|3rd generation T200 (1976)]]

The T200 series was structured into the diesel engined T200/T210 ([[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4DRx|4DR5]], {{convert|80|PS|kW|0|abbr=on|disp=sqbr}}) and the T205/215 with the 2,315 cc {{convert|100|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Mitsubishi Motors engines|KE47]] gasoline engine, moreover the 1,995 cc {{convert|95|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Mitsubishi Motors engines|KE42]] was still available. In January 1975, the gasoline engines were replaced by the [[Mitsubishi Astron engine#4G52|4G52]] (1,995 cc; {{convert|100|PS|kW|0|abbr=on|disp=sqbr}}) and [[Mitsubishi Astron engine#4G53|4G53]] (2,384 cc; {{cvt|110|PS|kW|0|disp=sqbr}}). The third generation was sold with various wheelbases and bed heights. A 3-ton payload variant was also available. {{clear}}

=== {{anchor|4th}} Fourth generation === [[File:Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 20 mmc.jpg|thumb|Canter 4th generation (wide cab)]] Starting with the fourth generation in Japan the Canter was supplemented by variants with 2- and 3-ton wide cabins. In February 1980, a power steering for the wide vehicles was added as an option, at the end of the same year a narrow 1.5 ton and a wide 3.5 ton followed. New diesel engines [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines|4D30]] (indirect injection, naturally aspirated, {{convert|90|PS|kW|0|abbr=on|disp=sqbr}}) and [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines|4D31]] (direct injection naturally asparated or turbo charged, {{convert|115|PS|kW|0|abbr=on|disp=sqbr}}) were added in November 1982. According to some sources ratings of these engines were slightly higher at {{convert|100|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|130|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}, perhaps due to the use of gross ratings. In December 1983, a "Walk Through Van" with 1.5 tons completed the line-up. All weights mentioned here are payloads.

European sales began in the [[Benelux]] countries in the late 1970s. About 200 of the narrow cabined fourth generation Canters had been sold there by 1980, when local assembly of a wide-bodied Canter in Belgium by importer Moorkens N V was begun on a trial basis.<ref name=truckchat>{{cite journal | journal = TRUCK | date = June 1980 | ref = truck80 | page = 13 | editor-last = Kennett | editor-first = Pat | title = Truckchat | location = London, UK | publisher = FF Publishing Ltd }}</ref> The Canter ended up being built in [[Tramagal]], Portugal instead since 1980.<ref name="TramagalProduction">{{cite web |url=http://www.fuso-trucks.com/fuso-europe/0-1179-1415496-1-1595551-1-0-0-0-0-1-19707-1415013-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Made in Europe for Europe |publisher=FUSO Trucks Europe |access-date=22 March 2016}}</ref> Later in October 2004, the factory achieved a production capacity of 15,000 units per year and shift with approximately 430 employees. More than 110,000 vehicles had been produced there since then.

The fourth generation Canter was mostly available with a variety of diesel engines, but a 2555 cc [[Mitsubishi Astron engine#4G54|4G54]] petrol inline-four engine producing {{convert|103|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} was fitted to the FC 35 model.<ref name="inufa82">{{citation | ref = INK82 | title = Internationaler Nutzfahrzeug-Katalog (Inufa) 1982 | trans-title = International Commercial Vehicle Catalog | language = German | volume = 24 | location = Solothurn, Switzerland | publisher = Vogt-Schild AG | date = 1982 | pages = 104, 107 | editor-first = Hans U. | editor-last = Rohrbach }}</ref>

[[File:CanterFE114ColtDiesel.JPG|thumb|Canter 4th generation (standard cab), sold as Colt Diesel (FE114) in Indonesia]]

{| class="wikitable" ! Modell (Europe) !! Canter 35 !! Canter 46 !! Canter 55 |- ! Gross Weight | 3.5 t || 4.6 t || 5.5 t |- ! max. Payload (estimated) | 1.5 t || 2.1 t || 3.0 t |- ! Transmission (Standard) |colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| 5-speed manual |- |colspan=4 style="background:#F5F5F5"| Estimated Payloads are meant for a better understanding of the text. |}

=== {{anchor|5th}} Fifth generation === The fifth generation Canter appeared in October 1985. Its overall appearance was more square and smoother than the previous model, while larger, single, rectangular headlights replaced the earlier twin round units. Some export markets, such as the United States, kept using twin round headlights to meet local requirements. In the domestic Japanese market, the front "MMC" emblem was changed to the corporate three diamond logo, with an MMC emblem remaining on the passenger door. Because of its cabin originating from the Canter the [[Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter|Fighter Mignon]] became marketed outside Japan as a 7.5 ton (gross) Canter 75, Canter HD or FH series.<ref name=JM1/> Also new was the adoption of front disc brakes on some models, while the shift lever location was changed from the column to the floor and later to the top of the engine cover between the driver's and the centre seat.

In July 1986, a 4WD option was added to the Canter 20 and Canter 30 series. The lightweight Canter 15 changed its name to [[#Guts|Canter Guts]] (a name only used in the domestic Japanese market) in January 1987. Japanese designations like "Canter 15" indicated the payload (1.5 t) while European designations like "Canter 35" are related to the gross weight.

In November 1989, the Canter underwent a facelift, with a reshaped front grill, and was also able to comply with the new 1989 [[Vehicle emission standard#Japan|vehicle emissions regulations]]. In June 1991 [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS brakes]] became available, a first for the class in the home market. At the same time, power windows became standard equipment across the board.

In the North American market the Canter was available as the Mitsubishi Fuso FE (Class 3), FG (4WD version of the FE), and FH (Class 5). The FE and FG were both powered by a [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] and [[Intercooler|intercooled]] four-cylinder diesel engine with {{convert|127|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} while the larger FH had a {{convert|145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} six-cylinder [[turbodiesel]].<ref name=JM1/> A variety of wheelbases from {{convert|108|to|180|in|mm|abbr=on}} were offered.<ref name=JM1/>

[[File:Mitsubishi Fuso Canter of Aloguinsan, Cebu.jpg|thumb|Fifth generation Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 20, pre-facelift model in Cebu, Philippines.]] {| class="wikitable" ! Model (Europe) !! Canter 35 !! Canter 60 !! Canter 75 |- ! also called | || FE444 || FH100 |- ! Gross Weight | 3.5 t || 6.0 t || 7.5 t |- ! max. Payload (estimated) | 1.5 t || 2.5 t || 3.5 t |- ! Engine (Europe) | [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M4x|4M40]]/[[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D31]] || [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D30/4D31]] || 6Zyl. |- ! Transmission (Standard) |colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| 5-speed manual |- |colspan=4 style="background:#F5F5F5"| Estimated Payloads are meant for a better understanding of the text. |}

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Engine (Japan) !! Prod.Run !! Displacement !! Power @ 1/min!! Torque @ 1/min !! Fuel system !! Valve train !! Aspiration |- ! [[Mitsubishi Sirius engine#4G63|4G63]] | 1990- || 1.997 L || || || petrol with carburetor || [[Overhead camshaft engine|OHC]] || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4DRx|4DR5]] | -1/87~ || 2.659 L || || || [[Indirect injection|Swirl combustion]] + [[Injection pump|In-line Injection pump]] || || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4DRx|4DR7]] | ~5/91- || 2.835 L || || || Swirl combustion + In-line Injection pump || || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D32]] | ~3/86-11/93~ || 3.567 L || || || [[Direct injection diesel|Direct Injection]] + [[Injection pump|In-line Injection pump]] || [[Overhead valve engine|OHV]] || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D33]] | ~9/91~ || 4.214 L || || || Direct Injection + In-line Injection pump || OHV || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D34]] | ~4/92~ || 3.908 L || || || Direct Injection + In-line Injection pump || OHV || Turbo |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D36]] | ~8/94- || 3.56 L || || || Direct Injection + In-line Injection pump || OHV || |- |colspan="8" style="background:#F5F5F5"| Presumably the 4G52 used on the predecessor had been utilized on the 5th generation until 1990. The petrol engines, the 4DR. and 4M40 were utilized in the lightest vehicles only. Until 1995/96 the 4M40 could have actually been 4D56. ~1990- resp. -2001~ means the engine was utilized "starting from 1990 or earlier" resp. "until 2001 or later", ~1995~ stands for "around 1995". |}

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Engine (Europe) !! Prod.Run !! Displacement !! Power @ 1/min!! Torque @ 1/min !! Fuel system !! Valve train !! Aspiration |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M4x|4M40]] | 1982-1/89 || 2.5 L || 51 kW || 149 Nm @ 2300 || [[Indirect injection|Swirl combustion]] || [[Overhead camshaft engine|OHC]] || natural  |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M4x|4M40]] | 1/89- || 2.477 L || 55 kW || 152 Nm @ 2300 || Swirl combustion || OHC || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D30]] | || 3.298 L || 66 kW || 215 Nm @ 2200 || [[Indirect injection diesel|Direct Injection]] + [[Injection pump|In-line Injection pump]] || [[Overhead valve engine|OHV]] || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D31]] | ~10/95~ || 3.298 L || 86 kW || 279 Nm @ 2000 || Direct Injection + In-line Injection pump || OHV || Turbo |- ! (6Zyl.) | || 4.948 L || 107 kW || 355 Nm @ 2000 || Direct Injection + In-line Injection pump || || Turbo |- |colspan="8" style="background:#F5F5F5"| Presumably the 4G52 used on the predecessor had been utilized on the 5th generation until 1990. The petrol engines, the 4DR. and 4M40 were utilized in the lightest vehicles only. Until 1995/96 the 4M40 could have actually been 4D56. ~1990- resp. -2001~ means the engine was utilized "starting from 1990 or earlier" resp. "until 2001 or later", ~1995~ stands for "around 1995". |}

=== {{anchor|6th}} Sixth generation === The sixth generation of the Canter was introduced in Japan in November 1993, in Europe in 1996. In November 1995, the line-up was supplemented with variants in standard (narrow) 3.5 tons and wide 4 tons payload. In October 1997, the all-wheel drive of the Guts in Japan was modified from on-demand with crawler to a permanent system. Starting from 2002 all European Canters were permitted to tow trailers up to 3.5 tons gross weight. With a final make-over in 2004, [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] was added to some variants.

In Malaysia this generation was sold from 1996 to 2010. After that, the 7th generation was introduced.

[[File:Canter Police HK.jpg|thumb|A 6th generation Canter used by the [[Hong Kong Police Force]]]] [[File:Mitsubishi Canter 35.jpg|thumb|6th generation (latest version)]] [[File:Fuso Canter 601.JPG|alt=Fuso Canter 4x4 |thumb|6th gen Fuso Canter Double cab [[Four-wheel drive|4x4]] flatbed (early version)]] [[File:6th Gen 2000s Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Philippines.jpg|alt=flatbed Fuso Canter|thumb|247x247px|6th Gen Fuso Canter(early version) [[Flatbed truck|flatbed]] dropside full of [[Barrel|barrels]]]] {| class="wikitable" |- ! Model (Europe) !! colspan="2"| Canter 35 !! (Canter 55?) !! Canter 60 !! Canter 75 !! (Canter 4x4?) |- ! Also called | FB35 || FE35 || || FE60 || Canter HD || FG63 |- ! Gross weight |colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 3.5 t || 5.5 t || 6.0 – 6.3 t || 7.5 t || |- ! Payload (estimated) |colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 1.5 t || || 2.7 t || || |- ! Engine (Europe) |colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M4x|4M40/41/42]] || ||colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D34]]||colspan="1" style="text-align-centre;|[[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D33]] |- ! Transmission (standard) |colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| 5-speed manual |- ! Fuel capacity |colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| 100 L, 80 L with 2500 mm wheelbase |}

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Engine (Japan) !! Prod.Run !! Displacement !! Power @ 1/min!! Torque @ 1/min !! Fuel system !! Valve train !! Aspiration |- ! [[Mitsubishi Sirius engine#4G63|4G63]] | 6/97- || 1.997 L || 74 kW || || petrol with carburetor || [[Overhead camshaft engine|OHC]] || natural |- ! [[Mitsubishi Sirius engine#4G64|4G64]] | 2/96- || 2.351 L || 85 kW @ 5000 || || [[Otto engine|Otto]] with [[Autogas|LPG]] || OHC || natural |- |- ! | 9/97- || || || || Otto with [[Compressed natural gas|CNG]] || OHC || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4DRx|4DR7]] | -8/99~ || 2.835 L || || || [[Indirect injection|Swirl combustion]] + [[Injection pump|In-line Injection pump]] || || natural |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M4x|4M40]] | ~2/96-8/99 || 2.835 L || || || Swirl combustion + [[Injection pump|Rotary Injection pump]] || OHC || |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D33]] | || 4.214 L || || || [[Direct injection diesel|Direct Injection]] + In-line Injection pump || [[Overhead valve engine|OHV]] || natural |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D35]] | ~3/95-9/97~ || 4.560 L || || || || OHV || |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D36]] | -3/98~ || 3.567 L || 81 kW @ 3500 || || || OHV || |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4M5x|4M50]] | 10/97- || 4.899 L || || || Direct injection || [[DOHC]] || |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4M5x|4M51]] | ~7/98- || 5.240 L || || || || || |- |colspan="8" style="background:#F5F5F5"| Petrol engines, 4DR. and 4M40 were utilized on the lightest vehicles only. ~1990- resp. -2001~ means the engine was utilized "starting from 1990 or earlier" resp. "until 2001 or later", ~1995~ stands for "around 1995". |}

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Engine (Europe) !! Prod.Run !! Displacement !! Power @ 1/min!! Torque @ 1/min !! Fuel System !! Valve train !! Aspiration !! [[Vehicle emission standard|Emission class]] |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M4x|4M40]] | -2/99 || 2.835 L || 69 kW || 191 Nm @ 2000 || [[Indirect injection|Swirl combustion]] + [[Injection pump|Rotary Injection pump]] || [[Overhead camshaft engine|OHC]] || || Euro II |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M4x|4M41]] | 2/99-9/01 || 2.835 L || 85 kW || 216 Nm @ 2000 || Swirl combustion + Rotary Injection pump || [[Overhead camshaft engine|OHC]] || [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] + [[Intercooler]] || Euro II |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M4x|4M42-OAT]] | 9/01- || 2.977 L || 92 kW @ 3200 || 294 Nm @ 1800 || [[Direct injection diesel|Direct Injection]] + Rotary Injection pump + [[Electronic Diesel Control|EDC]] || [[DOHC]] || Turbo + Intercooler || Euro III |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D34]] | -2002 || 3.908 L || 100 kW || || Direct Injection + In-line Injection pump || [[Overhead valve engine|OHV]] || Turbo + Intercooler || Euro II |- ! 4D34 | 2002- || 3.908 L || 105 kW @ 2700 || 412 Nm @ 1600 || Direct Injection + In-line Injection pump || OHV || Turbo + Intercooler || Euro III |}

=== {{anchor|7th|FE70|FE80|2005}} Seventh generation (FE70/FE80)=== The seventh generation of the Canter was introduced in Japan in June 2002, in Europe in 2005. Main goals were a modern vehicle, improved safety (new: disc brakes and Xenon head lights on some models) and comfort, e.g. the wide cabin became 20 mm higher and 100 mm lengthened to the front. For a more spacious cabin the shifting stick moved from between driver's and center seat to the dashboard, a world-first for cab-over trucks.<ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/corporate/pressrelease/products/detail230.html mitsubishi-motors.com] MMC Launches New-generation Canter & Canter Guts Series, 18. Juni 2002.</ref>

Until the end of production of the seventh generation the Canter was manufactured and sold in Japan without [[selective catalytic reduction]]. In Europe the engines of the predecessor continued to be used at first, succeeded by Mitsubishi engines with common rail injection and finally by a new generation of engines based on [[Fiat Powertrain Technologies]]' [[Sofim 8140 engine|F1C engine]].<ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/oa/en/press/100720/100720.html mitsubishi-fuso.com] Mitsubishi Fuso Unveils Advanced, New Powertrain for Light-Duty Trucks, 20. Juli 2010.</ref> Starting with the [[#8th|eighth generation]] these "world engines" were also utilized in Japan and around the world for all developed countries with strict emissions standards; for less developed countries a simplified seventh generation remained in production in parallel as [[#GEM|General Export Models]].

During the [[DaimlerChrysler–Mitsubishi alliance]], Fuso was hived off from [[Mitsubishi Motors|MMC]] and when the alliance failed, the company remained with [[Daimler AG|Daimler]] (at that time [[Daimler AG#DCX|DCX]]). As new scandals, such as concealment of issues on car safety, came up again and again, Mitsubishi Fuso announced an internal audit and clean-up in 2004, including 43 recalls and 4 "improvement campaigns".<ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/oa/en/press/040614/040614.html Mitsubishi Fuso Announces Radical Clean-up of Past], 14. Juni 2004, Mitsubishi Fuso Bus & Truck Corporation.</ref> The Canter's naming and badging was gradually changed during this period; the name changed from "Mitsubishi Canter" to "Mitsubishi Fuso Canter" on the seventh generation and then to "Fuso Canter" for the eighth generation; the diamond emblem design remained but was changed from red to silver.

This generation was introduced to Malaysia in 2010 and was discontinued in 2017.

<gallery widths=200 heights=160> Mitsubishi Canter FB83BB.jpg|7th generation (2005-2009) Canter07.jpg|7th generation, Model FB (2009–2012) Canter-triaxles.jpg|7th generation Canter with twin rear axles 2007 Sterling 360 box truck, front left.jpg|Sterling 360, a North American rebadge built for three years </gallery>

====Sterling 360==== Between April 2006 and March 2009 (when the brand was discontinued), the Canter was marketed as the '''Sterling 360''' in North America. It was offered on five different wheelbases, with [[GVWR]]s ranging between {{cvt|14050|and|17995|lb|kg|0}}, equipped with [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4M5x|Fuso's 4M50]], 4.9-liter turbodiesel engine producing {{cvt|175|hp|kW|0}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/mag/trucks_new_sterling_completes |title=New Sterling 360 completes lineup |publisher=Trailer/Body Builders |date=2006-04-01 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224113219/http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/mag/trucks_new_sterling_completes/ |archive-date=2012-02-24 }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Model (Europe) !! 3S13 !! 5S13 !! 3C13 3C15 !! 6C14 6C15 • 6C18 !! 7C14 7C15 • 7C18 !! Pfau Rexter A6500 4x4 |- ! also called | FE74? || FE74 || FE84 || FE85 ||FE85 || |- ! Cabin width | 1.7 m || 1.7 m || 2.0 m || 2.0 m || 2.0 m || 1.7 m |- ! Gross weight | 3.5 t || 5.5 t || 3.5 t || 6.0 – 6.3 t || 7.5 t || 6.5 - 7 t |- ! Payload (estimated) | || || || || 4.5 - 5.0 t || |- ! Fuel capacity |colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| 80 L |- |colspan="7"| Model designations depended on the markets where sold, the European system indicated here appears to be the most expressive one: The leading digit indicates the (rounded) gross weight in tons, the following two digits stand for one tenth of the performance in horse power. The letter in-between represents the cabin width (S=Standard=Narrow, C=Comfort=Wide) while an attached D was presumably used for double cabin models. Pfau vehicles with narrow cabin including double cabin models have had gross weights ranging from 3.5 to 7.5 tons. |}

{| class="wikitable" |- ! rowspan="2" | Engine (Japan) !! rowspan="2" | Production period !! rowspan="2" | Displacement !! colspan="3" | Max Power !! colspan="3" | Max Torque !! rowspan="2" | Fuel system !! rowspan="2" | Valve train !! rowspan="2" | Aspiration !! rowspan="2" | Payload |- ! PS !! kW !! /rpm !! Nm !! lbft || /rpm |- ! [[Mitsubishi Sirius engine#4G63|4G63]] | || 1,997 cc || {{cvt|107|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || 5,000 || {{cvt|16.6|kgm|Nm lbft|0|disp=tablecen|order=out}} || 4,000 || petrol with [[Manifold injection#Multi-point injection|MPI]] || [[Overhead camshaft engine|OHC]] || natural || |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M40|4M40]] | || 2,835 cc || {{cvt|140|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || || || || || || || || |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M42|4M42(T2)]] | || rowspan="2" | 2,977 cc || {{cvt|125|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,200 || {{cvt|30|kgm|Nm lbft|0|disp=tablecen|order=out}} || 1,700 || Direct Injection || || turbo [[Intercooler|IC]] || |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M42|4M42(T3)]] | || {{cvt|130|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,200 || {{cvt|30|kgm|Nm lbft|0|disp=tablecen|order=out}} || 1,700 || Direct Injection || || turbo IC || |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D33]] | -11/04~ || 4,214 cc || {{cvt|125|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,200 || {{cvt|30|kgm|Nm lbft|0|disp=tablecen|order=out}} || 1,800 || [[Direct injection diesel|Direct Injection]] + In-line Injection pump || [[Overhead valve engine|OHV]] || natural || |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4M5x|4M51]] | -10/04~ || 5,249 cc || {{cvt|140|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,200 || {{cvt|34|kgm|Nm lbft|0|disp=tablecen|order=out}} || 1,600 || || || natural || |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4M5x|4M50(T3)]] | 2/04- || rowspan="3" | 4,899 cc || {{cvt|140|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || 2,700 || {{cvt|42|kgm|Nm lbft|0|disp=tablecen|order=out}} || 1,600 || Direct Injection || [[DOHC]], [[Multi-valve|4V]] || || 2 t |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4M5x|4M50(T4)]] | 2/04- || {{cvt|150|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || 2,700 || {{cvt|45|kgm|Nm lbft|0|disp=tablecen|order=out}} || 1,600 || Direct Injection || DOHC, 4V || || 3 t |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4M5x|4M50(T5)]] | 2/04- || {{cvt|180|PS|kW|0|disp=tablecen}} || 2,700 || {{cvt|54|kgm|Nm lbft|0|disp=tablecen|order=out}} || 1,600 || Direct Injection || DOHC, 4V || || 3 t |- |colspan="13" style="background:#F5F5F5"| 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions ELC were available. The Guts has been (at least) announced to be available with engines running on LPG and LNG. Otto and 4M40 engines had been utilized for the lightest vehicles only. ~1990- resp. -2001~ means the engine was utilized "starting from 1990 or earlier" resp. "until 2001 or later", ~1995~ stands for "around 1995". |}

{| class="wikitable" |- ! rowspan="2" | Engine (Europe) !! rowspan="2" | Production period !! rowspan="2" | Displacement !! colspan="3" | Max Power !! colspan="3" | Max Torque !! rowspan="2" | Fuel system !! rowspan="2" | Valve train !! rowspan="2" | Aspiration !! rowspan="2" | [[Vehicle emission standard|Emission class]] |- ! PS !! kW !! /rpm !! Nm !! lbft || /rpm |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M42|4M42-OAT]] (..13) | -9/07 || rowspan="3" | 2,977 cc || {{cvt|92|kW|PS|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,200 || {{cvt|294|Nm|lbft|0|disp=tablecen}} || 1,700 || [[Direct injection diesel|Direct Injection]] + [[Injection pump|Rotary Injection pump]] + [[Electronic Diesel Control|EDC]] || [[DOHC]] || [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] + [[Intercooler]] || Euro III |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M42|4M42-T2]] (..13) | ~8/06-7/09~ || {{cvt|92|kW|PS|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,200 || {{cvt|294|Nm|lbft|0|disp=tablecen}} || 1,700 || [[Common rail|CR]] + Direct Injection || DOHC || [[Variable-geometry turbocharger|VGT]] + Intercooler || Euro IV |- ! [[Mitsubishi 4M4 engine#4M42|4M42-T?]] (..15) | ~10/06-7/09~ || {{cvt|107|kW|PS|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,200 || {{cvt|364|Nm|lbft|0|disp=tablecen}} || 1,700 || CR+Direct Injection || DOHC || VGT + Intercooler || Euro IV |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4D3x|4D34-2AT6]] (..14) | -9/07 || 3,908 cc || {{cvt|105|kW|PS|0|disp=tablecen}} || 2,700 || {{cvt|412|Nm|lbft|0|disp=tablecen}} || 1,600 || Direct Injection + [[Injection pump|In-line Injection pump]] || [[Overhead valve engine|OHV]] || Turbocharger + Intercooler || Euro III |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4M5x|4M50]] (..18) | ~4/07-9/09~ || 4,899 cc || {{cvt|135|kW|PS|0|disp=tablecen}} || || || || || DOHC || || Euro IV |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4P1x|4P10-T2]] (..13) | ~5/10- || rowspan="3" | 2,998 cc || {{cvt|96|kW|PS|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,500 || {{cvt|300|Nm|lbft|0|disp=tablecen}} || 1,300 || CR+Direct Injection || DOHC || VGT + Intercooler || EEV with [[Selective catalytic reduction|SCR]] |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4P1x|4P10-T4]] (..15) | ~5/10- || {{cvt|110|kW|PS|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,500 || {{cvt|370|Nm|lbft|0|disp=tablecen}} || 1,600 || CR+Direct Injection || DOHC || VGT + Intercooler || EEV with [[Selective catalytic reduction|SCR]] |- ! [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4P1x|4P10-T6]] (..18) | ~5/10- || {{cvt|129|kW|PS|0|disp=tablecen}} || 3,500 || {{cvt|430|Nm|lbft|0|disp=tablecen}} || 1,600 || CR+Direct Injection || DOHC || VGT + Intercooler || EEV with [[Selective catalytic reduction|SCR]] |- |colspan="13"| 5-speed and 6-speed manual, as well as the Duonic® 6-speed [[Dual-clutch transmission|DCT]] (on 4P10 engines only) were available. ~1990- resp. -2001~ means the engine was utilized "starting from 1990 or earlier" resp. "until 2001 or later", ~1995~ stands for "around 1995". Figures in brackets, e.g. (..13), represent a tenth of the horse power und relate to the naming practice seen in the above listing of European market models. |}

=== {{anchor|8th}} Eighth generation === [[File:Fuso Canter 3C13.JPG|thumb|left|Fuso Canter 3C13, 8th generation, 3.5 tons]] [[File:Fuso Canter 7C18.jpg|thumb|Fuso Canter 7C18, 8th generation, 7.5 tons]] [[File:FUSO Canter 6C18.jpg|thumb|Fuso Canter 6C18 4x4]]

The eighth generation was first introduced in Japan in November 2010, sales started in Europe in 2012. At least in Europe this Canter also succeeds the [[Mercedes-Benz Vario]] since its discontinuation in 2013. In Malaysia, this generation was introduced in 2017 and is still in production.

The line-up includes chassis weighing from 3.5 to 8.55 tons gross with cabins 1.7 (S) or 2.0 (W) metres wide. Canters with 5 tons (gross) or less have front axles with independent suspension; selected variants are available with crew cabin (D = Double cabin). Generally, offerings depend widely on the country: there are no standard (narrow) cabins in the USA nor the U.K. and no standard (narrow) double cabins in Europe. In Australia a 3S13 (locally called 313 City) with reduced cabin height is available. Some bodies for the trucks are available ex works (Europe: drop-side and dumper beds, additionally in Japan: D-van, D-wing and reefer boxes, [[Skip (container)|skip]] and car carriers).

The "world engines" ranging from {{cvt|96|to|129|kW|hp-metric|0}} introduced in Europe with the seventh generation are now utilized worldwide paired to a manual five-speed transmission, the 6-speed Duonic [[Dual-clutch transmission]] is an option for many variants and a [[power take-off|PTO]] is available with both gearboxes. On the [[#Eco|Eco-Hybrid]] a {{cvt|110|kW|hp-metric|0}} diesel engine is combined with a 40 kW electric [[Motor–generator#Modern use of the term|motor-generator]] and a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery. Since 2019 the [[#GEM|General Export Model]] is based on the 8th generation, but is fitted with simpler [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines#4V2x|4V21]] engines which are Euro IV compliant only. In late 2017, the first pure electric [[Fuso Ecanter|eCanter]] was delivered to its customer in New York City. This was the first time the "Canter" designation has been used in North America. Daimler Trucks will also sell the eCanter under the RIZON Truck brand in North America.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Daimler Truck AG |title=" With the new RIZON brand, Daimler Truck is offering its customers in North America all-electric trucks in the medium-duty segment." |url=https://www.daimlertruck.com/en/products/trucks/rizon |website=Daimler Truck AG |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Some 500 eCanters were planned for assembly as forerunners to be replaced by mass production starting in 2019.

On October 19, 2020, Fuso introduced a facelifted version of the Canter in Japan. The new line-up includes 1.5 ton payload variants to comply with the Japanese class of compact vehicles/trucks, incorporating the former [[#Guts|Canter Guts]]. Improved engines had already been phased-in in early 2020 offering reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emissions while torque was improved. The engine designation was changed from 4P10 to [[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines|4P10+]] to underline these innovations.

{| class="wikitable" |- class="hintergrundfarbe5" ! Model | 3S13 • 3S15 • 6S15 || 3C13(D) • 3C15(D) • 3C18 || 7C15(D) • 7C18(D) • 9C18 || 6C18(D) 4x4 || 7C15 Eco-Hybrid |- ! Cabin width | 1.7 m || 2.0 m || 2.0 m || 2.0 m || 2.0 m |- ! Gross weight | 3.5/6.0 t || 3.5 t || 7.5/8.55 t || 6.5 t || 7.5 t |- ! Max. load of chassis | 1.5 t || 1.5 t || 4.5 - 6 t || 3.5 t || 4.8 t |- ! Wheelbase | 2500 – 3400 mm || 2500 – 3850 mm || 2800 – 4750 mm || 3415 – 3865 mm || 3400 – 3850 mm |- ! Fuel capacity | 70 L || 70 L || 100 L || 100 L || 100 L |- |colspan="6" style="background:#F5F5F5"| Model designations depend largely on the markets where sold. The European system indicated here appears to be most expressive (also utilized in Australia and New Zealand in a slightly different way). * The leading digit indicates the (rounded) gross weight in tons. * The letter in-between represents the cabin width (S=Standard, C=Comfort=Wide). * The following two digits stand for one tenth of the performance in horse power. * An attached (D) is used for double cabin models. |}

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Engine !! Displacement !! Power @ 1/min !! Torque @ 1/min !! Remarks |- ! 4P10-T1 | 2.998 L || 81 kW @ 2130 || 430 Nm @ 1600 || Japan (2020) |- ! rowspan="2" | 4P10-T2 | rowspan="2" | 2.998 L || 96 kW @ 3500 || 300 Nm @ 1300 |- | 96 kW @ 2130 || 430 Nm @ 1600–2130 || Japan (2020) |- ! rowspan="2" | 4P10-T4 | rowspan="2" | 2.998 L || 110 kW @ 2840–3500 || 370 Nm @ 1320–2840 |- | 110 kW @ 2440 || 430 Nm @ 1600–2440 || Japan (2020) |- ! 4P10-T5 | 2.998 L || 120 kW @ 3400 || 370 Nm @ 1300 || NAFTA/USA |- ! rowspan="2" | 4P10-T6 | rowspan="2" | 2.998 L || 129 kW @ 2860–3500 || 430 Nm @ 1600–2860 |- | 129 kW @ 2860 || 430 Nm @ 1600–2860 || Japan (2020) |- ! GM V8 | 6.0 L || {{convert|297|HP|kW|abbr=on}} || {{convert|361|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} || NAFTA/USA |}

== Derivatives == === All-wheel drive === Since its [[#5th|fifth generation]] Fuso offered the Canter with all-wheel drive in Japan and probably some export markets. In Europe all-wheel drive became available to selected customers by Pfau in [[Springe]], [[Germany]] (since 2016 insolvent) with the [[#7th|seventh generation]] as standard (narrow) vehicles with 3.5 to 7.5 tons. For the [[#8th|eighth generation]] Pfau have also offered standard and wide vehicles with 5.5 to 7 tons GVW with all-wheel drive, despite the official European Canter programme only including a 6.5 tons all-wheel drive vehicle.<ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/oa/en/press/120223/120223.html mitsubishi-fuso.com] – Fuso Brings 4x4 Model New Canter Light-Duty Truck To Europe for the First Time, 23. Februar 2012.</ref> On the eighth generation standard (narrow) cabins have a permanent all-wheel drive without crawling gear while wide cabin trucks feature a rigid front axle and part-time all-wheel drive with raised frame to improve ground clearance resp. approach angles.

=== {{anchor|GUTS|Guts}} Canter Guts === [[File:Canterguts.jpg|thumb|Fuso Canter Guts 7th generation]]

'''Guts'''<ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/content/fuso/jp/lineup/truck/index.html mitsubishi-fuso.com]</ref> was the denomination for a JDM variant of the Canter in Japan from 1987 through 2008 having a standard narrow cabin and slightly more than 3.5 tons gross weight.

In 2008 the '''Guts''' based on the seventh generation was discontinued but in January 2013 the same label was reinvented following an agreement in late 2012 between Daimler/Fuso and Renault-Nissan to supply each other with certain products, mainly on the Japanese market. Nissan markets the Canter with 2 tons payload or more as a [[Nissan Atlas|Nissan NT450 Atlas (H44)]], while Fusō offers a revised variant of the [[Nissan NT400|Nissan NT400 (F24)]] as Canter '''Guts''' to fit the Japanese class of compact vehicles.

* Payload limited to 1.5 tons, minimum is 1.15 tons depending on the variant, * gross weight slightly more than 3.5 tons, * width reduced to 1.69 m from 1.87 m, * height reduced to 1.99 m from 2.135 m, * max. length limited to 4.69 m instead of 4.75 to 6.25 m in Europe, * [[Nissan ZD engine|ZD30]] engine reduced to 81 kW, * manual 5-speed transmission instead of six speeds, * various bed heights including reduced tire dimensions on the (driven) rear axle for the low bed variants.

The Canter '''Guts''' is powered either by a Nissan ZD30DDTI diesel engine having {{cvt|81|kW|PS|0}} at 2800 rpm and {{cvt|276|Nm|lbft|0}} at 1260-2800 rpm or by a petrol engine with a manual 5-speed transmission with overdrive and rear-wheel drive. Options include permanent all-wheel drive and a double cabin. As usual with the other smaller trucks it features independent front suspension.

End of 2019 production of the Nissan NT400 (F24) had been ceased, in early 2020 a rebadged Isuzu Elf has been presented as the new Nissan NT400 (F25). On October 19, 2020, Fuso launched the ninth generation Canter in Japan which now includes variants conforming to the class of compact vehicles. But the '''Guts''' label appears no to be utilized any more.

=== {{anchor|GEM}} General Export Model === Continuously stricter exhaust gas limits resulted in raising production cost and complexity, e.g. Common rail injection and exhaust gas aftertreatment. Thus, for less developed countries simplified vehicles with the old Mitsubishi engines and manual 5-speed transmissions (the biggest engine without synchromesh for lowest and reverse gear) were introduced. These General Export Models<ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/content/dam/core/pdf/en/lineup/FEFG.pdf mitsubishi-fuso.com] Fuso General Export Modelle FE/FG</ref> base on the seventh generation Canter, engines comply to EURO II and were sold in parallel to the eighth generation until 2019. Since early 2018 they were offered in the Philippines with more modern Mitsubishi engines conforming to Euro IV.<ref>[https://www.autoindustriya.com/truck-bus-news/new-eco-friendy-fuso-canter-euro4-trucks-launched-in-the-philippines.html autoindustriya.com] New eco-friendly Fuso Canter Euro4 trucks launched in the Philippines, 1 March 2018.</ref> In 2019 these vehicles were replaced once more by simplified variants of the eighth generation again equipped with outfashioned Mitsubishi engines ([[List of Mitsubishi Fuso engines|4V21]]) conforming to EURO IV instead of EURO VI for the FPT engines utilized on the standard eighth generation.

=== {{anchor|Eco}} Eco-Hybrid === Late 2005, the first generation of the "Canter Eco-Hybrid" based on the [[#Gen7|seventh generation]] Canter became commercially available in Japan. With a curb weight of 2.83 tons it featured 2 tons of payload, with 3 tons payload the curb weight was slightly higher at 2.87 tons.<ref>[https://www.autosieger.de/mitsubishi-fuso-stellt-saubersten-leicht-lkw-der-welt-vor-article9971.html autosieger.de] 2006.</ref>

The "Eco-Hybrid" based on the [[#Gen8|eighth generation]] is a wide 7.5 ton vehicle equipped with a 110 kW diesel engine with Duonic® automated mechanical transmission, 40 kW motor/generator located between engine and transmission and a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery. This parallel hybrid system facilitates 20% lower fuel consumption.<ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/oa/en/press/120918/120918.html mitsubishi-fuso.com] – Fuso Launches World's Most Environmentally Friendly Canter Eco Hybrid Light-Duty Truck in Europe – IAA Show in Hannover, 18. September 2012.</ref>

=== eCanter === [[File:Mitsubishi Fuso eCANTER at Tokyo Motor Show 2017.jpg|thumb|Fuso eCanter]] {{main|Fuso Ecanter}} The fully developed eCanter was launched in New York City in September 2017 and is scheduled{{Reltime|date= August 2025}} for delivery in Japan, Europe and North America. It will also be sold under the RIZON brand in the North American market<ref>{{cite web |last1=Daimler Truck AG |title=" With the new RIZON brand, Daimler Truck is offering its customers in North America all-electric trucks in the medium-duty segment." |url=https://www.daimlertruck.com/en/products/trucks/rizon |website=Daimler Truck AG |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> {{clear}}

=== CanterVan === In 2014 the co-operation between Fuso and Nissan has been extended, on some markets the [[Nissan NV350]] is marketed by Fusō as '''CanterVan''' since then. <ref>[http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/oa/en/press/141003/141003.html mitsubishi-fuso.com] – Mitsubishi Fuso and Nissan Sign Contract for Van OEM Supply for Export, 3. Oktober 2014.</ref>

=== Buses === [[File:KaohsiungCityBus 56 XA982 Front.jpg|thumb|A 6th generation Canter chassied bus in Taiwan]] [[File:MiniTrans.jpg|thumb|A converted FE84 Canter for Minitrans feeder buses in Indonesia]] {{main|Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa}} Several bus conversions exist based on Canter chassis including the factory made '''Fuso Rosa'''. In many countries locally made buses are a means to circumvent high import duties. In some cases under licence locally made chassis with outdated engines conforming to less strict emission standards allow for even lower prices. In Indonesia, some of the seventh-generation Canter FE84 are converted to [[Transjakarta]] Minitrans feeder buses by New Armada Carroserie. [[File:Almazora Bus body Canter Truck.jpg|thumb|Almazora bodied Canter, used as minibus.]] In the Philippines, the Canter Commute, and Canter Express are locally built minibus conversions of the Canter, with a coach-built body, and an aerodynamic fairing applied to the truck’s cab, resulting in a streamlined appearance. {{clear}}

== Models and Model codes == Early models utilized the coeval T coding system to distinguish the different versions of trucks, chassis and buses. Starting with the fourth generation it was replaced by the F codes for the same purpose. Over time this in turn has been adapted to newer developments of the product itself. Furthermore, it can easily be confused with some sales denominations in some markets at a given time, e.g. a ''FC35'' decodes as a 3.5 tons (gross) gasoline Canter and the numerical part of the North American ''FE130'' decodes as its gross weight in hectopounds.

===Japan=== *FB Canter Guts Diesel *FD Canter Guts Diesel 4WD *FE *FF Tri-axle (7th generation only) *FG 4WD

=== North America ===

In the mid-1980s [[Fuso Trucks America|Fuso]] (MMC at that time) started selling the Canter in the USA, originally as the FE. In certain years there was also a medium-duty (Class 7) FH series available<ref name=JM1/> which essentially was a [[Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter]] Mignon which because of its cabin was grouped as a Canter for Export. In the 2000s the Canter was also sold by [[Sterling Trucks]] with "Sterling 360" badging. The Canter nameplate was not used in North America until 2012.

In the United States the eighth generation was offered as FE/FG series (class 3 to 5). Since March 2018, specifically for North America the "Gas Truck" was created featuring the 6.0 Liter GM Vortec V8 [[General Motors LS-based small-block engine|small-block engine]] and an Allison Automatic. It was produced at [[Freightliner Trucks|Freightliner]] in [[Gaffney|Gaffney/SC]], USA. The all-wheel driven FG series had been discontinued in about 2019, and on May 27, 2020, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced to cease sales of the Canter in the US and Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ttnews.com/articles/mitsubishi-fuso-end-us-canadian-sales| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231210231542/https://www.ttnews.com/articles/mitsubishi-fuso-end-us-canadian-sales | archive-date = 2023-12-10 | first = Jerry | last = Hirsch | title=Mitsubishi-Fuso to End US, Canadian Sales|date=28 May 2020 }}</ref>

In North America the designation had been used on the pure electric [[Fuso Ecanter|eCanter]] for the first time starting with the first delivery in New York City towards the end of 2017. Some 500 eCanters were planned for pre-production assembly as forerunners to mass production starting in 2019.

===Europe=== [[File:Fuso Canter sweeper trucks.jpg|thumb|left|Fuso Canter 7th generation in Europe]] [[File:Fuso Canter 3C13.JPG|thumb|Fuso Canter 3C13 8th generation in Switzerland]] With the fourth generation, sales began in the Benelux countries, and in 1980, local production started in Portugal on a regular basis. Sales designations and programme vary depending on time and country, e.g. no standard/narrow cabins in the U.K.

Due to declining sales resulting from new European driving licences for cars being restricted to 3.5 tons since 1998 the eighth generation 5 to 6 ton Canters are no more available except the 6.5 ton 4x4 and the 6-tonner as being the heaviest standard/narrow cabin Canter. {{clear}}

=== Turkey === Produced by [[TEMSA|Temsa]]. Over 3500 kg GVWR chassis is also basis of [[Temsa Prestij]] light midibus.

'''Pre-Euro models (1986 - 1997):'''  * FE 304 (3500 kg, narrow cab, single wheel only) * FE 404 (3500 kg, wide cab) * FE 444 (6500 kg, wide cab with 5-lug wheels, replaced with 6-lug FE 449)

'''Euro 2 to Euro 4 models (1998 - 2012):'''  * FE 511 (3500 kg, narrow cab, optional dual rear wheels, replaced with FE 711) * FE 515 and FE 519 (3500 kg, narrow cab, long wheelbase) * FE 730 (3500 kg, narrow cab, long wheelbase) * FE 639 (3500 kg, wide cab, replaced with FE 839) * FE 659 (6500 kg, wide cab with long wheelbase option, replaced with FE 859)

'''Euro 5 and Euro 6 models (2012 - ):'''  *TF A35 (3500 kg, narrow cab) - ''(phased out)'' **TF A35L (3500 kg, narrow cab, long wheelbase) ''(phased out)'' *TF B35 (3500 kg, wide cab), -''(replaced with 3.5B)'' *TF B75 (7500 kg, wide cab), -''(replaced with 8B)'' **TF B75L (7500 kg, wide cab, long wheelbase) -''(replaced with 8BL with crew cab option)'' *TF B85 (8550 kg, wide cab) - ''(replaced with 9B with 9BL long and 9BXL extra long wheelbase options)''

Duonic [[dual clutch gearbox|dual clutch transmission]] is optional for over 3500 kg models unless stated otherwise.

===New Zealand=== *Canter FB, FE, FH **2.0T FE130C1 Super Low **2.0T FE150C1 Wide cab **2.0T FE150E1 Wide Cab **2.5T FG145C1 4x4 **3.5T FE150E2 Wide cab **3.5T FE150W1 Double Cab **4.0T FE150G1 Wide Cab **4.5T FE150G2 Heavy Duty Wide Frame

===Australia=== All models available with either manual or duonic (dual clutch AMT) transmission, unless stated otherwise.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fuso.com.au/Canter | title=Canter }}</ref> *4x2 Range<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fuso.com.au/Canter-4x2 | title=Canter 4x2 Range }}</ref> **413 City (Narrow) Cab SWB **515 City (Narrow) Cab SWB/MWB (Duonic only) **515 City (Narrow) Super Low (low roof model) **515 Wide Cab SWB/MWB **615 Wide Cab MWB/LWB **815 Wide Cab MWB/LWB **918 Wide Cab MWB/LWB/XLWB/XXLWB *Eco Hybrid Range<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fuso.com.au/Canter-Hybrid |title=Eco Hybrid - Fuso Truck & Bus Australia |website=www.fuso.com.au |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218072209/https://www.fuso.com.au/Canter-Hybrid |archive-date=2017-02-18}}</ref> **815 Eco-Hybrid Wide Cab MWB/LWB (Duonic only) *Tipper Range<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fuso.com.au/Canter-Tipper | title=Canter Tipper }}</ref> **515 City (Narrow) Cab Tipper SWB **715 Wide Cab Tipper SWB *Crew Cab Range<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fuso.com.au/Canter-Crew | title=Canter Crew Cab Range }}</ref> **515 City (Narrow) Crew Cab MWB (Duonic only) **815 Wide Crew Cab MWB (Duonic only) **918 Wide Crew Cab MWB/LWB/XLWB *4x4 Range<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fuso.com.au/Canter-4x4 | title=Canter 4x4 Range }}</ref> **715 Wide Cab MWB (Manual only) **715 Wide Crew Cab MWB (Manual only)

===Indonesia=== [[File:FusoCanterFE71Box.jpg|thumb|7th generation Canter / Colt Diesel (FE71) Refrigerated Box in Indonesia]]

In Indonesia, the locally assembled Mitsubishi Fuso Canter was marketed as '''Colt Diesel''' until 2022, when the "Canter" nameplate replaced it since then.

*4-wheel **FE71 **FE71 SUPER CAPACITY *6-wheel **FE73 **FE73 SUPER POWER **FE74 **FE74 SUPER SPEED **FE74 SUPER POWER **FE75 **FE75 SUPER POWER **FE84 **FE84 SUPER CAPACITY AND SUPER POWER

===Philippines=== *Canter **FE71 **FE73 **FE84 **FE85

===Iran=== Mayan Foolad is the official distributor of Mitsubishi Fuso in Iran, and has started its activities since 2016. Canter models to be supplied are FEA51, FEB71CL, FEC71GL and FECX1. Units are all supplied from the Tramagal factory in Portugal. All units are to European specifications and are tested and homologated based on Iranian environment, fuel and topography and are exclusively designed for the Iranian market. All units are supplied with Euro V standard and DPF filter is included in all models. Delivery to customers started in January 2016, and the Canter is to be assembled in Iran from 2017.

=== Model codes explained ===

# 2nd digit A to D refer to 1.5 ton payload trucks only and 2nd digit G only for 4-wheel drive only # 4th digit is questionable, e.g. a FE71 in Indonesia has a much higher payload (some 20%) compared to the Philippines. # 5th digit. Given this coding system is universal (as it appears here) where are the codes for older or gas engines, where is the room in this system to give them codes. Why are some engines mentioned twice? This explanation appears to be fairly correct for the 7th generation but no more. # 6th digit: What about a wheel base of 3460mm as seen on the Philippines FG83 # 7th digit as a numerical code are most common, they represent chassis cabs, but what do the different numbers mean?

Each Mitsubishi Fuso Canter model code has an average of 4-5 alpha-numeric base model code. Each letter and number corresponds to a particular distinguishing feature.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://carused.jp/mitsubishi_canter/spec|title=Complete Mitsubishi Canter spec guide by Model Code {{!}} Carused.jp|website=carused.jp|access-date=2019-09-14}}</ref>

* '''1st Digit:''' "F" stands for Fuso Truck and "B" stands for Bus * '''2nd Digit:''' ** A = Petrol 2 Wheel Drive ** B = Diesel 2 Wheel Drive ** C = Petrol 4 Wheel Drive ** D = Diesel 4 Wheel Drive ** E = Rear Wheel Drive (4 x 2) ** F = Read Axle Vehicle (6 x 2) ** G = 2 Wheel and 4 Wheel Drive models (does not apply to Guts or Canter Guts) * '''3rd Digit:''' "'''''Odd Numbers'''''" stands for Standard Body and "'''''Even Numbers'''''" means wide body * '''4th Digit:''' the 4th digit corresponds to the maximum payload ** 0 to 3 = Maximum Payload of 2 - 3 tons. ** 4 = Maximum Payload of 3.5 tons. ** 5 = Maximum Payload of 4 - 4.7 tons * '''5th Digit:''' Corresponds to the engine model ** 1 = 4D30 ** 2 = 4M51 ** 5 = 4D32 ** 6 = 4D36 ** 7 = 4D33 ** 8 = 4D35 ** 9 = 4D31(T), 4D34(T), or 4D34T4 * '''5th Digit for 1999 models and above:''' The model code was checked in 1999 from numeric to alphabet. ** B = 4M42 ** C = 4D33 ** D = 4M50(T) ** E = 4M51(1) or 4M51(2) * '''6th Digit:''' Corresponds to wheelbase ** B = 2500/2520mm ** C = 2750mm ** E = 3350mm ** F = 3760mm ** G = 3850mm * '''7th Digit:''' Corresponds to the body specification ** D = Dump Truck ** C = Dump Truck **P = Packer

Thus, the example of "'''FE305BD'''" decodes as:

# '''F''' = Fuso Truck # '''E''' = Rear Wheel Drive (4 x 2) # '''3''' = Standard Body # '''0''' = Maximum Capacity of 3-4 Tons # '''5''' = 4D32 Engine # '''B''' = 2500/2520mm # '''D''' = Dump -->

==See also== *[[List of low cab forward trucks]] *[[Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation]] *[[Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc.]]

==References== {{Reflist|30em}}

==External links== {{commons category|Fuso Canter}} *[http://www.canter.co.uk Official UK Canter website] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120407043123/http://rsi-cda.mercedes-benz.com/content/unitedkingdom/retailer-I/orwell_truck___van/en/home/vans/home/fuso.html?csref=wikipedia Mitsubishi Canter Dealer East Anglia] *[https://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/product/fuso-canter/ Mitsubishi Fuso Japan (second group is Canter's)] *Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Worldwide - [https://web.archive.org/web/20061029101644/http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/products/truck/5_6series/index.html?a1 1st site], [https://web.archive.org/web/20061029101754/http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/products/truck/7_8series/index.html?a2 2nd site] *[https://mitfuso.com/ Mitsubishi Fuso Canter USA] - [https://web.archive.org/web/20060618204255/http://www.mitfuso.com/pages/model_fe.html FE], [https://web.archive.org/web/20060618204923/http://www.mitfuso.com/pages/model_fe_crew.html FE Crew], [https://web.archive.org/web/20060618204311/http://www.mitfuso.com/pages/model_fg.html FG] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20070323204526/http://www.mitsubishifuso.com/mitsubishi-MFTE/0-710-474905-1-475786-1-0-0-0-0-1-7493-474905-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Europe] *[https://www.fuso.com.au/Canter Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Australia] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20060714024702/http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.nz/trucks/canter/canter.html Mitsubishi Fuso Canter New Zealand] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20060926054110/http://www.fuso.co.za/Modules_FE/layout1/displayfull.asp?id=26 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter South Africa] *[http://www.mitsubishifusocanter.com Information on Canters in the UK] *[https://www.fusotrucks.ru Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Russia] *[http://www.fuso-spb.ru Mitsubishi Fuso Russia Saint-Petersburg] *[https://www.fusocanter.com Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Turkey] *[https://www.msmgroup.mn Fuso Truck Mongolia]

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