Mitsubishi Fuso Canter engines

Mitsubishi Canter is a cabover-type truck of the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. Later it was called Mitsubishi Fuso or simply Fuso. The first generation, the T720, was released in 1963. Canter – translated from English – “easy gallop”. To date, 8 generations of the car of this model are known. Production of the 8th generation of Canter trucks began in 2009. In 2010, in the territory of Russia, together with the KAMAZ enterprise, the production of light trucks was launched.

The Mitsubishi Fuso Canter was offered with 20 engines since 1975 (14 diesel, 6 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 5.2 liters, power output from 74 to 200 hp. 5 use a timing chain and 4 a timing belt. 10 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G54 (about 450,000 km).

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 3 1975–1978
Mitsubishi 4G531975–19782.4 L R4110 hppetrolchain4.9 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G521975–19782.0 L R4100–125 hppetrolchain4.9 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 4 1978–1985
Mitsubishi 4G541978–19852.6 L R4103–175 hppetrol, NA / turbochain4.9 L~450,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D301982–19853.3 L R480–95 hpdiesel
Mitsubishi 4D311982–19853.3 L R4100–130 hpdiesel, NA / turbo
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 5 1985–1993
Mitsubishi 4D301985–19933.3 L R480–95 hpdiesel
Mitsubishi 4D311985–19933.3 L R4100–130 hpdiesel, NA / turbo
Mitsubishi 4D321986–19933.6 L R4110 hpdiesel
Mitsubishi 4D331991–19934.2 L R4125 hpdieselgears
Mitsubishi 4D341992–19933.9 L R4110–136 hpdiesel, turbo
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 6 1993–2002
Mitsubishi 4M401993–20022.8 L R480–140 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain6.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D331993–20024.2 L R4125 hpdieselgears
Mitsubishi 4D341993–20023.9 L R4110–136 hpdiesel, turbo
Mitsubishi 4D361994–19983.6 L R4110 hpdiesel
Mitsubishi 4D351995–19974.6 L R4140 hpdiesel
Mitsubishi 4G641996–20022.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Mitsubishi 4M501997–20024.9 L R4140–180 hpdiesel, turbogears
Mitsubishi 4M511998–20025.2 L R4140–155 hpdiesel
Mitsubishi 4M411999–20013.2 L R4165–200 hpdiesel, turbochain9.3 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4M422001–20023.0 L125–145 hpdiesel, turbo
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7 2002–present
Mitsubishi 4D332002–20044.2 L R4125 hpdieselgears
Mitsubishi 4D342002–present3.9 L R4110–136 hpdiesel, turbo
Mitsubishi 4M422002–20103.0 L125–145 hpdiesel, turbo
Mitsubishi 4M502002–20104.9 L R4140–180 hpdiesel, turbogears
Mitsubishi 4M512002–20045.2 L R4140–155 hpdiesel
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 8 2010–present
Mitsubishi 4P102010–present3.0 L130–175 hpdiesel, turbo
Other Mitsubishi Fuso Canter engines generation not specified
Mitsubishi 4G621979–19891.8 L R485–160 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G631981–present2.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D561986–20162.5 L R474–90 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt6.5 L~400,000 km

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter?

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 3 (1975–1978): Mitsubishi 4G53 and Mitsubishi 4G52; Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 4 (1978–1985): Mitsubishi 4G54, Mitsubishi 4D30 and Mitsubishi 4D31; Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 5 (1985–1993): Mitsubishi 4D30, Mitsubishi 4D31, Mitsubishi 4D32, Mitsubishi 4D33 and Mitsubishi 4D34; Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 6 (1993–2002): Mitsubishi 4M40, Mitsubishi 4D33, Mitsubishi 4D34, Mitsubishi 4D36, Mitsubishi 4D35, Mitsubishi 4G64, Mitsubishi 4M50, Mitsubishi 4M51, Mitsubishi 4M41 and Mitsubishi 4M42; Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 7 (2002–present): Mitsubishi 4D33, Mitsubishi 4D34, Mitsubishi 4M42, Mitsubishi 4M50 and Mitsubishi 4M51; Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 8 (2010–present): Mitsubishi 4P10.

Which Mitsubishi Fuso Canter engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi Fuso Canter engines are: Mitsubishi 4G54 — about 450,000 km; Mitsubishi 4D56 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 4G53 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4D56 — 6.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G52 — 4.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G53 — 4.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G54 — 4.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G62 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G63 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G64 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4M40 — 6.5 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4M41 — 9.3 L (5W-30).

Does the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mitsubishi 4G52, Mitsubishi 4G53, Mitsubishi 4G54, Mitsubishi 4M40 and Mitsubishi 4M41; timing belt: Mitsubishi 4D56, Mitsubishi 4G62, Mitsubishi 4G63 and Mitsubishi 4G64; gear drive: Mitsubishi 4D33 and Mitsubishi 4M50. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Mitsubishi 4D30, Mitsubishi 4D31, Mitsubishi 4D32, Mitsubishi 4D33, Mitsubishi 4D34, Mitsubishi 4D35, Mitsubishi 4D36, Mitsubishi 4D56, Mitsubishi 4M40, Mitsubishi 4M41, Mitsubishi 4M42, Mitsubishi 4M50, Mitsubishi 4M51 and Mitsubishi 4P10.

Engine details

Mitsubishi 4G52

Mitsubishi 4G52

1973–1986 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 100–125 hp · chain

The unit is structurally simple and reliable with a resource of half a million kilometers.

Mitsubishi 4G53

Mitsubishi 4G53

1975–1998 · 2.4 L R4 · petrol · 110 hp · chain

The simple and reliable design of the power unit is designed for high mileage.

Mitsubishi 4G54

Mitsubishi 4G54

1978–1992 · 2.6 L R4 · petrol · 103–175 hp · chain

This engine is very reliable and has an impressive resource.

Mitsubishi 4G62

Mitsubishi 4G62

1979–1989 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 85–160 hp · belt

The main problems are caused by unreliable belts and especially balance shaft belts.

Mitsubishi 4G63

Mitsubishi 4G63

1981–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 87–144 hp · belt

Most of the problems with this motor are due to the use of low-quality oil.

Mitsubishi 4G64

Mitsubishi 4G64

1985–present · 2.4 L R4 · petrol · 112–165 hp · belt

All the main problems of this power unit are associated with poor or old lubrication.

Mitsubishi 4M50

Mitsubishi 4M50

1997–present · 4.9 L R4 · diesel · 140–180 hp · gears

Mitsubishi 4M41

Mitsubishi 4M41

1999–present · 3.2 L R4 · diesel · 165–200 hp · chain

In the first versions of the engine without Common Rail, the high pressure fuel pump often failed and the pistons burned out.

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