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The FBA20 chassis represents the standard-width cab, short-wheelbase model designed primarily for 1.5-ton payload classes. It features the highly efficient 4P10 engine with BlueTec SCR technology and the world's first dual-clutch transmission for commercial trucks, the Duonic DCT.

Engine
4P10-T2 3.0L BlueTec Turbo Diesel
Displacement
2,998 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
6-speed Duonic DCT / 5MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Truck
Mitsubishi Canter FBA20Mitsubishi Canter — representative 8th Generation (FE/FB Series) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,990 mm
Weight
2,150 kg
Shipping volume
15.82 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
FBA20-500001XXXXXXNov 2010 – Apr 2016Early 8th Gen Phase
FBA20-550001XXXXXXMay 2016 – Oct 2020Late 8th Gen Phase (Updated Emissions)

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This FBA20 was produced 2010–2020; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the FBA20

What is the primary payload class of the FBA20?
The FBA20 is primarily rated for a 1.5-ton payload limit, optimized for narrow streets and urban delivery services.
What engine does the FBA20 use?
It uses the 3.0-liter 4P10-T2 turbocharged common-rail inline-4 diesel engine.