Mitsubishi Fighter
FK71RStock varies — page stays liveOptimized with improved suspension setups and upgraded standard driver features, the FK71R is standardly fitted with the highly efficient 4M50 turbo diesel engine and offers excellent chassis adaptability for dump trucks and crane trucks.
Engine
4M50-T7 Turbocharged Diesel
Displacement
4,899 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6MT / 6AT
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 / 5MTFK71R4M50-T7 Turbocharged Diesel4,899 ccFR6MT / 6AT
FK62FZ6M60-T2 Turbocharged Diesel7,545 ccFR6MT / 6ATFK71F4M50-T Turbocharged Diesel4,899 ccFR6MT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
7,600 mm
Width
2,230 mm
Height
2,400 mm
Weight
4,050 kg
Shipping volume
40.68 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
FK71R-5XXXXXXOct 2005 – Jul 20114M50 New Generation Diesel
Import eligibility by country (2005–2011)
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 FK71R
Does the FK71R feature rear air suspension?
Yes, some specific configurations of the FK71R chassis were sold with optional rear air suspension to protect sensitive cargo.