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Fuso - Dump Truck - Turbo Diesel - Pto - 14500 Gvwr - No Reserve? on 2040-cars

Year:2001 Mileage:114637
Location:

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

For sale we have a 2001 Mitsubishi Fuso Turbo DIESEL Dump Truck. This truck was traded in for a newer car. The truck runs and drives great and it is a perfect truck for a landscaper. The truck features the 3.9 liters Turbo DIESEL engine starts right up, it sounds solid and healthy and their very easy to work on as the cab tilts out and you have access to everything. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly thru out all the gears with no issues no delays. The truck has PTO and the dump goes up and down perfectly fine. The tires are in good shape with plenty of tread. The outside body has nicks, marks, scratches, dings, dents, surface rust. Inside shows wear on the seat and it has power windows. The truck drives very good, and it drives great down the road. Below are some info on the truck: 

Vin: jw6bhe1s11l000698
Miles: 114,637

Weight (lbs.)
Max. GVWR 14,500
Front 5,360
Rear 9,880
Body/Payload Up to 9,155*
Dimensions (in.)
Wheelbase 108.3/131.9/148.0/165.4
Usable cab to rear axle 83.1/106.7/122.9/142.3
Overall length (End of frame) 192.3/215.7/232.1/251.4
Engine
Model Mitsubishi 4D34-3AT3B (145 hp)/ 4M50-1AT2 (175 hp)
Type 4-stroke cycle, watercooled, direct injection,
turbocharged, intercooled diesel
No. of cylinders Four in-line
Piston displacement 238.0 cu. in., 3.9 liters (145 hp)/299.0 cu. in., 4.9 liters (175 hp)
Max. output (SAE, gross) 145 hp@2,900 rpm/175 hp@2,700 rpm
Max. torque (SAE, gross) 275 lb.ft.@1,600 rpm/347 lb.ft.@1,800 rpm
Air cleaner Dry paper element with snorkel and rain cap
Starter 12-volt
Alternator 12-volt, 100-amp
Chassis
Clutch Hydraulic control, 11.8 in., single dry plate
Transmission 5 forward and 1 reverse speed, 2nd to 5th synchromesh, 
1st and reverse constant mesh gears (145 hp)
4-speed automatic (175 hp)
Ratio: automatic 3.018/1.548/1.000/0.703, reverse 2.678
Axle Front Reverse Elliot, I-beam-type, 5,510 lbs. capacity 
Rear Full-floating-type, 9,920 lbs. capacity
Final reduction gear Single-reduction hypoid gear
Ratio 5.714 (manual/automatic)
Tires (Premium) Single front highway, dual rear traction
Steering Ball-nut-type with integral-type hydraulic power booster.
Telescopic and tilt steering column with steering lock
Suspension Front Super Heavy-duty laminated leaf springs with 
shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Rear Super Heavy-duty laminated leaf springs with 
shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Brakes Service Hydraulic with vacuum servo assist, ABS dual-caliper 
four-wheel disc brakes with exhaust brake
Parking Internal expanding shoe-type
Fuel tank 33 gallons
Electrical system Two 12-volt, maintenance-free batteries
Vehicle safety Energy-absorbing steering wheel, crush bars in doors, 
daytime running lights and ABS standard


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