Talk about a one-size fits all. The new generation Fuso Canter has just been unveiled and Biglorryblog its new 3.0-litre four-pot diesel replaces the two previous 3.0 and 4.9-litre engines with the result that the new power unit provides the go for all the new Canters from 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes. Indeed, Daimler boasts: "As such, the Canter is the first lorry in its weight class to champion compact engine design throughout the model range."
The new Euro-5 engines, which are sourced from Iveco, stretch from 130-175hp and 300 - 430Nm boast what Daimler calls: "A state-of-the-art design featuring a long stroke (bore x stroke 95.8 x 104 mm), overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, turbocharger with variable turbine geometry and common-rail injection."
It seems the engineers at Mitsubishi Fuso have tweaked the clutch, engine brake and cooling on the new models too. Consequently, tests in 'realistic conditions' have shown the new engines to be more fuel efficient to the tune of 5-8% "depending on the given driving conditions." Now click through here to see how they've reached the Euro-5 standard...
In the two lower-powered variants, cooled EGR, and oxidation catalytic converter and a particulate filter tackle the exhaust gases. The most powerful variant additionally incorporates a diesel particulate filter and BlueTEC with AdBlue - in other words SCR. However, the good news is that a 12-litre filling of AdBlue will be enough to cover up to 8,000 km - so a typical new Canter operator will only need to fill up the AdBlue tank every three months.
Meanwhile, for the first time, all Canters now come with a 6-speed box as standard with a revised shift pattern where first and second gear are now located opposite each other - so no awkward first gear dog legs any more. And the gearlever is mounted on the dash too so cross cab access should be easier too.
The new gear-ratio stepping and the high pulling power of the engines means a longer final drive ratio possible for all gears. This leads to a lower engine speed, thus reducing fuel consumption and environmental impact. Almost all Canter models offer a choice of three different final-drive ratios.
The new range also offers more payload thanks to a combination of a lighter engine, plastic fuel tank and what's described as a "Premium Seal" system replaces the spare wheel on models with a gross weight of 3.5tonnes. According to daimler: "These and other weight reduction measures result in increased payloads for all model variants. The new 3.5-tonne cab (3S13) offers no less than 180kg more payload. While the 7.5-tonne Fuso Canter weighs in at only 2,480 kg, including the driver and a 90% full fuel tank leaving a stonking 5,020kg bodypayload allowance... "A record in this weight class" says Merc.
You can choose between a single or double cab, standard (narrow cab) or comfort variant (wide cab) while from the spring of 2010, the Fuso Canter will be available with EEFH engines. The EEFH standard guarantees a further reduction in particle emissions by around one third in comparison to the already stringent Euro-5 limits.
Last but least there are a few tweaks on the outside including a new feature is the 'Fuso Canter'" logo on the trapezoidal (Ooh... Err...) radiator grille between the large headlamps - the Canter now sports the Fuso brand name internationally. The trademark with the three diamonds now gleams in silver rather than red. A larger front bumper finishes the whole shebang off nicely.
The two new lower powered bversions will be available from the summer while the highest-powered 175hp model comes in during February 2010.
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