三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社 | |
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Industry | Commercial vehicles |
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Founded | 1932; 87 years ago |
Headquarters | Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan |
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Products | Buses and trucks |
Revenue | $7.6 billion (2010) |
Owner | |
Number of employees | About 10,000 (December 2015)[1] |
Parent | Daimler AG |
Subsidiaries | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
Website | mitsubishi-fuso.com |
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The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Japanese: 三菱ふそうトラック・バス株式会社Hepburn: Mitsubishi Fusō Torakku・Basu Kabushiki gaisha) is a manufacturer of trucks and buses. It is headquartered in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. Currently, it is 89.29 %-owned by Germany-based Daimler AG, under the Daimler Trucks division.[2]
Fuso derives from the ancient Chinese term Fusang, for a sacred tree said to grow at the spot in the East where the sun rises, and has been used to refer to Japan itself. The actual Fuso tree is a hibiscus.
- 3Products
- 3.1Domestic
- 3.2Export
History[edit]
In 1932, the first B46 bus (the Fuso) was built at the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Company's Kobe Works. Two years later, the Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Company was renamed Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). Three years after that, the MHI motor-vehicle operations at the Kobe Works were transferred to the Tokyo Works.
In 1949, the Fuso Motors Sales Company was established; it was renamed the Mitsubishi Fuso Motors Sales Company in 1952. In 1950, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was split into three companies: East Japan Heavy Industries, Central Japan Heavy Industries and West Japan Heavy Industries. Two years later, Central Japan Heavy Industries was renamed Shin Mitsubishi Heavy Industries; West Japan Heavy Industries was renamed Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Engineering Company and East Japan Heavy Industries was renamed Mitsubishi Nippon Heavy Industries (MNHI). Products from the companies were distributed by Mitsubishi Fuso Motor Sales because of brand recognition.
In 1957, MNHI integrated the Tokyo and Kawasaki Works into the Tokyo Motor Vehicle Works. Seven years later, Mitsubishi Nippon Heavy Industries, Shin Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Engineering Company merged to form Mitsubishi Fuso Heavy Industries; Mitsubishi Fuso Motors Sales split into two divisions: Shin and Fuso Motors Sales Company. Sharing a logo, they split the distribution of heavy and light machinery; Shin distributed light machinery branded as Mitsubishi, and Fuso distributed heavy machinery branded as Fuso. In 1970 MHI signed a joint-venture agreement with Chrysler Corporation, establishing the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), and MHI transferred its motor-vehicle operations to MMC.
In 1975, MMC opened the Nakatsu Plant at its Tokyo Motor Vehicle Works; five years later, it opened the Kitsuregawa Proving Grounds. Four years after that, MMC merged with Mitsubishi Motor Sales Company. In 1985, MMC and Mitsubishi Corporation established the joint-equity company Mitsubishi Trucks of America in the United States. Eight years later, MMC and Chrysler dissolved their equity partnership. The following year, MMC and Mitsubishi joined to design, build and distribute the Mitsubishi Lancer.
In 1999 MMC and Volvo joined their truck and bus operations, and Volvo acquired five percent of MMC. Two years later, DaimlerChrysler replaced Volvo as MMC's truck and bus partner and MMC renamed the Tokyo Plant the Truck and Bus Production Office (also known as the Kawasaki Plant).
In 2003, the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) was established. DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and other Mitsubishi companies acquired 43-, 42- and 15-percent shares, respectively, in MFTBC. In 2005, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation transferred its MFTBC shares to DaimlerChrysler as part of their compensation agreement for financial damages resulting from quality problems and recalls at MFTBC. DaimlerChrylser and the Mitsubishi companies hold shares of 89 and 11 percent, respectively. In 2006, MFTBC moved its headquarters from Tokyo to Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa; the following year, DaimlerChrysler sold its majority stake in Chrysler Corporation to Cerberus Capital Management. The corporation was renamed Daimler AG, and the DaimlerChrysler Truck Group was renamed Daimler Trucks; MFTBC is part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG.
Facilities[edit]
Fuso trucks are developed and built primarily at the following Japanese facilities:
- Kitsuregawa Proving Ground
- Kawasaki Plant and Research and Development Center
- Nakatsu Plant, Aikawa, Kanagawa[3]
- Mitsubishi Fuso Bus Manufacturing Company in Toyama, Toyama
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter work trucks are manufactured in Egypt, Portugal, The Philippines, Venezuela, Turkey, and Russia. They are marketed in Japan, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and a number of other Asian countries, as well as in the United States.
They are also manufactured in India at the Daimler India Commercial Vehicles plant in Oragadam, near Chennai. Those vehicles are sold in East Africa and Southeast Asia.[4] Mitsubishi Fuso's European marketing and sales headquarters is in Stuttgart.
Products[edit]
Domestic[edit]
Truck[edit]
- Canter Guts (Canter Mini)
Bus[edit]
- Aero Midi
- Fuso Aero Midi MK
- Fuso Aero Midi MJ
- Fuso Aero Midi ME
- Mitsubishi Cruiser[5]
Export[edit]
Van[edit]
- Canter Van (OEM Nissan Caravan)
Truck[edit]
- Fuso FB (Canter Mini)
- Fuso FC (Canter)
- Fuso FE (Canter), formerly also rebadged and sold as the Sterling 360
- Fuso FG (Canter 4WD)
- Fuso FH (Canter Hi)
- Fuso FK (Fighter)
- Fuso FM (Fighter Hi)
- Fuso FL (Fighter 4WD)
- Fuso FP/FS/FV (Super Great/Heavy Duty)
- Fuso Shogun (manufactured in New Zealand)
- Fuso FJ (manufactured in India for export)[4]
- Fuso TV (manufactured in Malaysia and Thailand)
Bus[edit]
- Fuso MK (Aero Midi)
- Fuso MP (New Aero Star) non-step Diesel & CNG
- Fuso MS (Aero Bus/Aero Queen)
- Fuso BK125L (Bus chassis)
- Fuso BM115/116/117/118 (Bus chassis)
- Fuso RK (Bus chassis)
- Fuso RM (Bus chassis)
- Fuso RP (Bus Chassis)
Other[edit]
- Industrial engines
Electric transport[edit]
The Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Stardiesel-electric bus is being tested in Japan. According to the company, it can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent.[6] The Aero Star uses a series hybrid drive, where its diesel engine drives an electric generator to recharge lithium-ion batteries[7] connected to the two electric motors with a combined output of 158 kW which propel the vehicle.[2] Daimler Trucks use this system for most of their hybrid commercial vehicles, including in the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid; series hybrids are efficient on urban buses.[7]
Global distribution[edit]
Outside Japan, vehicles manufactured by the corporation are sold in:
- United States, Canada and Puerto Rico by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. in Logan Township, New Jersey
- Latin America by Mitsubishi Motors, Daimler and independent dealers(In Mexico,Some Fuso Vehicles are offered in freightliner trademark,in order to replace the Sterling Trucks image that previously badged some trucks like Canter and Super Great)
- Asia by Mitsubishi Motors, Daimler and independent dealers
- Middle East by Mitsubishi Motors and independent dealers
- Africa by Mitsubishi and independent dealers, in Rwanda by Akagera Business Group
- Oceania by Daimler-Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Motors, Fuso and independent dealers
- Europe by Mitsubishi Motors, Daimler-Mercedes-Benz and independent dealers
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Corporate profile'. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- ^ ab[1]Archived November 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^Mitsubishi Fuso PlantArchived September 23, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ abDaimler Trucks Operations in Asia Premieres FUSO FJ Fuso Press release, September 24, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ^'Ghabbour Auto'. Ghabbour Auto. April 19, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ^[2]Archived November 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ab[3]Archived November 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fuso vehicles. |
- Mitsubishi Fuso International website
- Mitsubishi Fuso Australia Fuso Australia website
- Mitsubishi Fuso South Africa Fuso South Africa website
- Fuso's channel on YouTube
Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation |
Also called | Hyundai 4.5 to 5-ton truck |
Production | 1984-present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Truck |
Body style | Truck (standard cab (Worldwide), crew cab (Australia only)) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Mitsubishi 220 HP (1984-1995), Mitsubishi 200 HP (1995-2004), Mitsubishi 245 HP (2004-), Mitsubishi 255HP, Mitsubishi 270HP, 280HP |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic INOMAT 6-speed automatic manual 9 speed manual 10 speed high-low splitter |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mitsubishi Fuso FK Series |
The Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter (kana:三菱ふそう・ファイター) is a line of medium-dutycommercial vehicle produced by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation since 1984. The range was primarily available in other big-size and mid-size trucks.
Most mid-size and big-size models of the truck are distinguishable by a front 'Fighter' badge, but the common Mitsubishi badge is usually used on the rear.
In the United States, its principal competitors are Bering MD, Chevrolet W-Series, GMC W-Series, Isuzu FRR/FSR/FTR and the UD 2000/2300. In Japan, the main competitors are Isuzu Forward, Nissan Diesel/UD Trucks Condor, Mercedes Benz Atego and Hino Ranger.
- 4Models
First Generation (1984–1992)[edit]
The first generation Fighter was originally introduced in February 1984 as a successor to the FK series. The appearance design with the smaller Canter and the larger The Great, the model that was one of the image of the Fuso products. Headlight left and right door bet part panel cab after the window is common with The Great. In Export markets, a 4-lamp round headlights was fitted (reter than Japanese square-lamp headlights). In December 1987, it upgraded with a radiator grille upper part to the mounting the panel mall. Turbo engine with 230 horsepower additional intercooler. The FM series was updated in February 1988, in addition to the 4WD-based FL vehicles. February 1990 saw the first year of Heisei emissions compliance. We have changed the design of the radiator grille. In July 1991, changes to the Fighter included a 210-horsepower cars appearance of naturally aspirated engine. Cornering lamps as an option the ABS to FK series along with the standard equipment. In the same year, the catch copy of commercial dubbed 'in Japan of the road than anyone, Fuso Fighter'. To commercial song, Ken Takakura, Yashiro Aki 'Elegy' of is used.
Second Generation (1992–present)[edit]
In July 1992, the second generation (known as Furukon Fighter) was introduced to replace the first generation models. Cabin design becomes somewhat round, mellow, change the headlights to variant 4 light of the projector type (export specification square 4-lamp). This light is common goods. The Great final type that appeared in big minor change in 1993. Design of recent side window seen on the track made of Mitsubishi Fuso also began from this model. Door is a dedicated product only truck. Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan appeared in a commercial ads of the Fighter truck. In export markets, it was fitted with a rectangular 4-lamp corner headlights. April 1995 saw the 1994 exhaust emission regulations that was fitted with the Fighter. A load capacity of 7.5 tons and low-floor full-time 4WD come from the FK variants was added in December 1996. In February 1997 the Fighter was updated. The rear wheel Park brake can be installed as an option, as standard equipment in more than GVW11t car. The standard side door beams, an impact-absorbing steering on all models. 200 standard equipped with a hill start assist device 'EZGO' the horsepower or more of the type of vehicle. Change the passenger seat window to type hoisting from equation. To abolish the garnish on the fender. The short cab-based Fighter NX was added in 1998. This also become bed length is taken long 305mm have the same overall length as the 4-tons chassis, it has become possible to increase the amount of load (not the load weight). it is almost that is used only as unsuitable a city flights and suburbs flights to long-haul flights the minute the bed is gone. Norika Fujiwara featured in the Fighter NX commercial adds.
On 14 April 1999, the implement the first of minor trucks, dubbed the New Fighter. The exterior design the front of the lighting device class (discharge headlamps of the second generation Fighter and The Great retrofit Allowed a type), fixes the interior design, exterior design with the Super Great has become a common image. In addition, the engine of OHC 6M60 and 6M61 Change in order to meet 1998 exhaust emission regulations, the air bag is equipped. In February 2002, the implementing the improvement, the additional 5-speed automatic and turn lamp headlights, it has increased the standard color variations in nine colors. Also in July the same year the CNG (compressed natural gas) was added to the range. In June 2004, the new short-term regulatory compliance in the Fighter series, with mechanical automatic has been set.
In October 2005, the second minor changes of the Fighter, known as Best One Fighter. Classes only standard equipped with a wedge-type full air brakes more than 11-tons of GVW truck. Exterior and such as to place the first time the headlight to bumper from the company was enhanced and redesigned to texture the interior design. Exterior design has been a thing that reflects the image of the new Super Great concept model from the Fuso Concept. At the same time it was corresponding to the latest safety-related regulations. Also, is adopted Best One system, the position of the head lights (bumper light but there is a basic, cab light specification can also be selected. Cab light specification only type of headlight is within a corner panel), seat upholstery, plating It has become possible to choose the equipment, such as a bumper freely. In 2007 saw the 15 June 2005 exhaust emission regulations (new long-term regulations) was fitted with the Fighter. In September 2008 the all-wheel air suspension added with the Fighter vehicles. In June 2010, sequentially from, and released the post new long-term exhaust gas regulations conformity car. Use of the name 'Bluetec technology', (except 20 tons class) to achieve the fit, and further 2015 fiscal weight vehicle fuel economy standards to the post new long-term exhaust gas regulations by using a high combustion efficiency engine + DPF + urea SCR. Mesh grille of the front grille in the design surface. The 8-tons of GVW class as a lineup, and add a six-cylinder engine 220 horsepower. In July 2011, the 8-tons of GVW equipped with a six-cylinder engine 240 horsepower and a six-cylinder engine 270 horsepower has been added, fit in all cars post new long-term exhaust emission regulations.
Body type[edit]
- Fighter mid-size
- Fighter mid-size NX
- Fighter mid-size CNG
- Fighter big-size narrow cab (see big-size wide cab by Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great)
- Fighter big-size narrow cab 4WD
Models[edit]
Philippines[edit]
- Fighter FM
- FM657H
- FM657N
- Fire Truck
Indonesia[edit]
- Fighter FM & FN
- FM 517 HS
- FM 517 HL
- FN 517 HL
- FN 517 ML
- FN 517 ML2
US & Canada[edit]
- Fighter FK
- FK-MR
- FK-SR
- FK-HR
- FK200
- FK417
- Fighter FM
- FM-HD
- FM-MR
- FM-SR
- FM-HR
- FM64F
- FM260
- FM330
- FM555
- FM555F
- FM617
- FM617L
New Zealand[edit]
- 4X2 Fighter
- FK200K1
- FK200K6
- FK200H6
- FK250L6
- FM250H6
- FM250M6
- FM250A6
- FM280H6
- FM280M6
- 6x2 Fighter
- FM220R2
- FU220R2
- FU250L6
- FU250R6
- FU280U6
- 6X4 Fighter
- FN280K6
- FN280U6
Australia[edit]
All models are manual transmission unless stated otherwise.[1]
- FK[2]
- 1024 SWB/MWB/LWB/XLWB
- 1024 Auto LWB
- 1024 Crew Cab MWB
- 1224 SWB/LWB
- 1224 Auto SWB
- 1227 LWB/XLWB
- 1424 LWB
- 1427 XLWB
- FM[3]
- 1627 SWB/XLWB/XXLWB
- 1627 Auto XLWB/XXLWB
- FN[4]
- 2427 XLWB/XXLWB
- 2427 Auto XLWB/XXLWB
Engine[edit]
- 4M50-T5/T6 4899cc
- 6D14 110 x 115mm 6557cc
- 6D15 113 x 115mm 6920cc
- 6D16/6M60 118 x 115mm 7546cc
- 6D17/6M61 118 x 125mm 8202cc
- 4M50-T5/6 180/210ps
- 6D16-T2
220ps/2800rpm 687N•m/1400rpm
- 6D16-T7 255ps
- 6D17 225ps
- 6M60-T1
240ps/2600rpm 686N•m/1400rpm
- 6M60-T2
270ps/2600rpm 785N•m/1400rpm
- 6M60-T2
280ps/2600rpm 801N•m/1400rpm
- 6M60-T2(new)
270ps/2500rpm 785N•m/1100~2400rpm
- 6M60-T3
220ps/2200rpm 745N•m/1400~2000rpm
- 6D16-T2
220ps/2800rpm 687N•m/1400rpm
- 6D16-T7 255ps
- 6M60-T1
240ps/2600rpm 686N•m/1400rpm
- 6M60-T2
270ps/2600rpm 785N•m/1400rpm
- 6M60-T2
280ps/2600rpm 801N•m/1400rpm
- 6M60-T2
270ps/2500rpm 785N•m/1100-2400rpm
- 6M60-T3
220ps/2200rpm 745N•m/1400-2000rpm
- 6M61 (GNC) 225HP
- 6M61 (CNG)225HP
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^https://www.fuso.com.au/Fighter
- ^https://www.fuso.com.au/Fighter-FK
- ^https://www.fuso.com.au/Fighter-FM
- ^https://www.fuso.com.au/Fighter-FN
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fuso Fighter. |
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter Japan - Fighter, Fighter Big-Size, Fighter 4WD, Fighter CNG
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter Worldwide - FK, FL, FM
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter USA - FK200, FM260/FM330
- Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter South Africa - FK, FM