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The FK61F chassis is a staple of the Fuso Fighter line, utilizing the robust 7.5-liter 6M60 inline-six overhead camshaft common-rail turbocharged diesel engine. It is highly valued for long-distance transport and heavy freight applications.

Engine
6M60-T Turbocharged Diesel
Displacement
7,545 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 5MT / 6AT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Mitsubishi Fighter FK61FMitsubishi Fighter — representative 2nd Gen (Fighter Mignon / Medium-Duty) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
8,200 mm
Width
2,240 mm
Height
2,450 mm
Weight
4,300 kg
Shipping volume
45 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
FK61F-5XXXXXXMay 1999 – Jun 2004Early 6M60 Tier 1 Emission
FK61F-7XXXXXXJul 2004 – Dec 2010Late 6M60 Tier 3 Emission

Import eligibility by country (1999–2010)

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the FK61F

What is the typical payload capacity for the FK61F?
The FK61F generally supports a payload range of 4.0 to 4.5 tons depending on the specific body type installed.
Which engine oil is recommended for the 6M60 engine in the FK61F?
A high-quality 10W-30 or 15W-40 DH-2 designated diesel engine oil is recommended to support exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and diesel particulate filters.