The rigid truck\u2019s share of the truck market has been on a steady rise in the recent years. With most of its success coming from the truck\u2019s unique size and operational flexibility. The versatile build allows it to handle a greater range of applications that even bigger trucks may struggle with. In relation with that, today\u2019s review will be about one of Fuso\u2019s recent offerings in the rigid truck market. I initially saw it online and thought the specs and features are quite intriguing. Thus, me and the guys from the team gave the unit a go. So without further delay, here\u2019s our review of the 2015\u00a0515 Loadmaster by Mitsubishi Fuso.<\/span><\/p>\n Huge capacity<\/em><\/p>\n In our current market, having a rigid truck with around a thousand in kilograms of payload capacity would be enough to cause some of us to turn around and give it a pretty satisfactory grade. However, the\u00a0515 Loadmaster comes in and doubles that weight capacity, almost as if asking as to turn around twice to check it out. Furthermore, the sheer size of the truck\u2019s tray is right up there with its bigger peer with dimensions of\u00a04290 mm front to rear and 2282 mm side to side, allowing more room for additional cargo.<\/p>\n Ready to go<\/em><\/p>\n Unlike some trucks which are sold in cab chassis form, which requires the operator to look for a tray that suits the truck, Fuso have designed their latest offering as\u00a0a truck with a big tray that has fold down sides and ladder rails, which allows the vehicle to start right away.<\/p>\n Powerful engine<\/em><\/p>\n The rigid truck\u00a0has a 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel that produces\u00a0110 kW and 370 Nm. It also powers quick, and is rather efficient, using around 12L\/100km during our test. It runs pretty steadily as well, with less vibration and noise, except maybe for the occasional rattling of the drop-side panel from the rear.<\/p>\n Easy to drive<\/em><\/p>\n Another interesting I\u2019ve noticed is that the\u00a0Mitsubishi 515 is quite easy to drive,\u00a0with independent front suspension, that should work well with most operators out there. Maneuvering the truck becomes more convenient, too thanks to the ergonomic design implemented at the driver\u2019s control dashboard, which makes it easier for the driver to access\u00a0the controls while having superb road visibility. Additionally, the seats were pretty nice and comfortable, too for both the driver and the passenger.<\/p>\n Three-year warranty<\/em><\/p>\n I seriously think it\u2019s worth mentioning and on that note, emphasize that the truck comes with a three\u00a0years 100,000 kms or 2,000 operating hours (whichever comes first) guarantee\u00a0and a complimenting cab perforation and anti-corrosion warranty. Not a lot of manufacturers\u00a0are able to give out more than the standard (one year) warranty, so this should also come in as a pretty solid advantage in the long run.<\/p>\n New: POA<\/p>\nMitsubishi Fuso 515:\u00a0Key Features<\/h2>\n
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