Fuso launches truck line powered by PSI engines

WOOD DALE - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has launched a new series of medium-duty cabover trucks powered by Power Solutions International's 6.0-liter gasoline engines.

Fuso debuted the new FE Series gasoline powertrains at this year's NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

The addition of gasoline engines to the Fuso line reflects a significant expansion of Fuso's commercial truck product line, with three new models. All three utilize a PSI-GMPT Vortec Series 6.0-liter V-8 engine, coupled with an Allison 1000 6-speed automatic transmission.

"We're pleased to join forces with industry leaders like Fuso, Allison and GM to develop this best-in-class product," said Gary Winemaster, CEO and President of PSI. "Our collaboration offers the medium-duty truck market an attractive package combining strong performance and favorable economics."

Fuso will offer the new FE Series models in Class 3, 4 and 5, creating the industry's only Class 5 gasoline-powered model. According to Jecka Glasman, Fuso's president and CEO, they will be the only gasoline trucks in their class to offer power take off capability.

The new models will also be the first Fuso vehicles to be assembled in the United States. Daimler's Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation will perform the work at its Gaffney, SC plant, using PSI engines built in Wood Dale.

Fuso has scheduled customer trials for the new FE Series gas trucks for the fourth quarter of 2017, with a full market launch to follow in the first quarter of 2018, as 2019 model year.