Mitsubishi CANTER FE85DE
Built: 2008 · Series: CANTER
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Mitsubishi Canter – the collective page for the Japanese cab-over truck built since 1963: four- to six-cylinder diesels, 2.97 to 4.95 litres, 66 to 132 kW, single and double cab up to 7.5 tonnes
This page gathers versions of the Mitsubishi Canter, the Japanese cab-over truck built since 1963 for light and medium distribution haulage. The name refers to the canter, the horse's smooth, easy gait, meant to underline the vehicle's steady driving manners. The Canter is built in Japan as well as at several plants abroad, in various cab widths and chassis lengths for box, flatbed and tipper bodies; the model designations in the register range from simple digit-letter combinations to the Double Cab for crews with extra seating.
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The register lists 19 versions here with four- to six-cylinder engines of 2,970 to 4,948 cc displacement, unladen weights from 2,790 to 7,170 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 7,500 kg, lengths from 5,050 to 8,600 mm and widths from 1,960 to 2,460 mm; for part of the models, outputs of 66 to 132 kW.
The Canter is among the best-selling trucks in its segment worldwide, competing with the Iveco Daily, the Isuzu N-Series and the Ford Transit chassis cab; it is common in distribution haulage, with trades businesses and municipalities, as well as a base for tipper and box bodies from smaller bodybuilders.
On a used example, rust on the frame and cab floor, the condition of the clutch and manual gearbox, on common-rail diesels the turbocharger and injectors, and the tightness of the body on box versions all count; on the double cab, the condition of the second row of seats and the load-bay partition too. Parts run through the Mitsubishi Fuso dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mitsubishi Canter, Mitsubishi Fuso (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 107 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,970 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,050 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,800 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 28.2 kW/t (107 kW / 3.8 t)
Stronger than 8% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mitsubishi CANTER FE85DE have?
The Mitsubishi CANTER FE85DE delivers 107 kW.
How much does the Mitsubishi CANTER FE85DE weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,800 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mitsubishi CANTER FE85DE?
7,500 kg.
What engine does the Mitsubishi CANTER FE85DE have?
2,970 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Mitsubishi CANTER FE85DE?
5,500 mm × 2,050 mm.
When was the Mitsubishi CANTER FE85DE built?
Production years: 2008.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
CANTER
CANTER 5S13
CANTER 6C14
CANTER 6C15
CANTER 6C15D
CANTER 6C18
CANTER 7C14
CANTER DOUBLE CAB-FE659H/420
CANTER FE2 ENKEL CAB
CANTER FE444E
CANTER FE649 DOUBLE CAB / 376
CANTER FE84
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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