Mitsubishi Fighter
FK71FStock varies — page stays liveThe FK71F combines the 4-cylinder 4M50 engine layout with a standard-width medium duty chassis cab. It represents the entry point for 4-ton class haulers seeking low operational costs.
Engine
4M50-T Turbocharged Diesel
Displacement
4,899 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 5MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Mitsubishi Fighter — representative 2nd Gen (Fighter Medium-Duty) imageChassis variants of the Fighter
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
FK61F6M60-T Turbocharged Diesel7,545 ccFR6MT / 5MT / 6ATFK71D4M50-T Turbocharged Diesel4,899 ccFR6MT / 5MTFK71R4M50-T7 Turbocharged Diesel4,899 ccFR6MT / 6ATFK62FZ6M60-T2 Turbocharged Diesel7,545 ccFR6MT / 6ATFK71F4M50-T Turbocharged Diesel4,899 ccFR6MT / 5MT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
7,100 mm
Width
2,180 mm
Height
2,350 mm
Weight
3,750 kg
Shipping volume
36.37 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
FK71F-5XXXXXXMay 1999 – Dec 2010Standard Cab 4M50 Series
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 FK71F
Is the FK71F suitable for refrigeration unit operations?
Yes, its front engine layout allows ample space for auxiliary belt-driven compressor additions to run refrigeration setups.