Mitsubishi Fighter
FK71DStock varies — page stays liveThe FK71D leverages the fuel-efficient 4.9-liter 4M50 engine. Designed for light-to-medium city distribution, it balances excellent low-end torque with strict emissions compliance.
Engine
4M50-T Turbocharged Diesel
Displacement
4,899 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 5MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Mitsubishi Fighter — representative 2nd Gen Facelift imageChassis variants of the Fighter
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
FK61F6M60-T Turbocharged Diesel7,545 ccFR6MT / 5MT / 6ATFK71D4M50-T Turbocharged Diesel4,899 ccFR6MT / 5MT
FK71R4M50-T7 Turbocharged Diesel4,899 ccFR6MT / 6ATFK62FZ6M60-T2 Turbocharged Diesel7,545 ccFR6MT / 6ATFK71F4M50-T Turbocharged Diesel4,899 ccFR6MT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
7,200 mm
Width
2,180 mm
Height
2,350 mm
Weight
3,800 kg
Shipping volume
36.89 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
FK71D-7XXXXXXFeb 2002 – Jul 20114M50 Engine Series
Import eligibility by country (2002–2011)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).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 FK71D
Is the FK71D suitable for tight urban areas?
Yes, because of its shorter wheelbase and narrower cab options, the FK71D is highly maneuverable and popular for intra-city logistics.