The Canter is the only model of Mitsubishi Fuso truck sold in the UK. The lightweight chassis is sold through the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle network as both brands are owned by truck Giant Daimler. There is a choice of three gross vehicle weights – 3.5 tonnes, 7.5 tonnes and an 8.55 tonne version. Filter on the relevant model number on this search – a 3C15 would be a 3.5 tonne 150hp Canter, whilst the 7C18 would be a 7.5 tonne 180hp version. The Canters are sold as the lightweight, high payload alternative to the premium Mercedes Atego and competes directly with the Isuzu Truck Grafter and N75 ranges. The used market tends to see a lot of high payload operations for the Canter. For example there are usually more tippers for sale than any other body type with refuse, fridge trucks and recovery also featuring strongly.
When Dasco Construction wanted ‘proper little trucks’ to replace less robust van-based vehicles the company decided on small trucks rather than converted vans. This means delivery of three new Fuso Canter 3C13 models. The Wigan-based company initially took two Canters then returned with an order for a further three, which were delivered just before Christmas – all were supplied by the Bolton outlet of Dealer Ciceley Commercials. Dasco Construction will celebrate its tenth anniversary in business this year. In that time its operation has grown rapidly, and the company now runs a fleet of more than 75 small tippers, vans…
If you are thinking of buying a recovery truck, it’s worth looking at why other operators specify the truck that they have. Kingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue have recently taken delivery of their third Fuso Canter, so they must be fans. Their new truck is plated at 7.5 tonnes, but with its 2.5 tonne spec lift and dolly which means that it can recover vehicles as large as a motorhome and as awkward as a 4x4. In addition, the crew cab allows the recovery truck to take not just the broken down vehicle, but also up to six passengers. The…
FUSO, one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Canter light truck. Since its market launch in 1963, more than 4.5 million FUSO Canters have been produced worldwide. The first generation Canter entered the Japanese market in March 1963 as the T720 cab-over type model and was highly acclaimed as best in class for its excellent driving performance and economy. Since the first generation, FUSO has continuously developed the vehicle corresponding to the demands of customers and society. In addition to consistent driving performance and comfort, the Canter has achieved ever-higher levels of fuel…
Just a handful of months after the trucks reveal at the IAA last September, the all-electric Fuso eCanter is rolling off the European production line. Mitsubishi Fuso’s parent company Daimler, (which it shares with Mercedes Trucks) threw a bash to celebrate the milestone. The event at the FUSO Europe production plant in Tramagal, Portugal, saw Karl Deppen, CEO Daimler Truck Asia, and Arne Barden, CEO FUSO Europe, announced another milestone for the Tramagal plant with the 250,000th FUSO Canter produced on-site. Arne Barden said: “The team is proud to build the iconic FUSO Canter here at Tramagal, now in its…
Tool and equipment hire specialist Speedy Services has taken a big step towards a sustainable customer delivery model by commissioning its first two zero-emission FUSO eCanters. The trucks are already transporting products from the company’s range based at a depot near Whitehaven, Cumbria and a branch in Warrington, where it serves a client base comprised largely of building firms. This vehicle spent its first week of duty on a display stand at Speedy Expo 2022, in Liverpool, where the operator showcased its products and services to customers and suppliers. Speedy’s Fleet Director Aaron Powell – winner of the Private Sector…