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Mitsubishi Fuso FP517, FP515-R, FV515, FP515-C, FV515-C Technical Manual

You pulled an aftermarket PDF for a Mitsubishi Fuso FP517 chassis and the torque values were from a different model year. The customer is waiting, and you are staring at a bolt that could snap if you guess. That is the kind of waste this 74-page OEM Technical Manual eliminates. It covers the FP517, FP515-R, FV515, FP515-C, and FV515-C—five chassis variants that share a common factory data set but have distinct specs for GVWR, wheelbase, and body mounting. The document is 74 pages of Mitsubishi Fuso’s own release, not a third-party rewrite.

Model Coding System: Decoding the VIN

Page 2 of this manual lays out the full 12-digit model coding system. With it you can read the vehicle type (F for forward control), drive system (P or V), maximum GCW in tons, suspension type, engine model, wheelbase, chassis arrangement, cab position, and export specification code. For example, the table shows that digit 9 uses symbols like D for pump truck, H for fire engine, M for mixer, R for tank truck. If you are ordering a replacement cab or setting up a body, this coding saves you from ordering the wrong part for an FP515-C that is actually an FV515-R.

Body Coding System: Ordering the Right Body

The Body Coding System section (page 3) explains how Mitsubishi Fuso classifies body types for production. You get codes like CA for wooden cargo, CB for all steel cargo, TA for water tank, MW for wet type drum, and RB for coupler (5th wheel). When a customer wants a dump body on an FP517AD series, the manual tells you the exact body code to use in the order. That is factory-level specificity you will not find in a generic service manual. Use the table to match body type to chassis model and avoid having a mixer truck show up with a cargo bed.

Basic Models & Specifications: Cab and Chassis Data

This section breaks down cab and chassis specs for the FP517/PF515-R Series and FV515-C/FV515-R Series. You get the spec numbers (e.g., FP, 1/18 for FP series) and a note that Mitsubishi Fuso reserves the right to change specs without notice—so the manual is dated but still official. The data includes GVWR ranges, wheelbase options (from 3.8 to 6.8 meters), and suspension codes. If you need to verify the rear axle brake configuration for a full air dual circuit system on an FP515-R, the table on page 2 shows max GCW of 40,000 kg for the 10-speed manual transmission variant.

Cargo, Dump, Tank, Mixer & Tractor Data

Five subsections cover specific truck configurations: Cargo Truck for FP517 and FV515-C, Dump Truck for FP517AD and FV515JR, Tank Truck for FP517D and FV515-C, Mixer Truck for FP515HR, and Truck Tractor for FP517DR and FV515HR. Each has its own spec number (FP-C, FV-CC, FP-D, etc.). This is the data you need when installing a PTO, calculating axle loads, or verifying wheelbase for a body mounting. The manual includes conversion tables for weights and measures (section 7) and a specific gravity chart for goods. You can cross-reference the specification numbers to order the correct chassis from the factory.

Why OEM Documentation Beats Aftermarket

Aftermarket manuals for medium-duty trucks often copy the first few pages and skip the body coding system or the model coding tables. This Mitsubishi Fuso Technical Manual is the original factory release—no reprints, no condensed paragraphs. The conversion table on page 1 is from the same source that Mitsubishi dealers used. When I am building a truck for a vocational body, I trust the OEM weight definitions and classification of export vehicle specifications (section 4 and 5) over anything a third-party publisher guessed. If you want to cross-check transmission specs, refer to a separate resource like Manual Transmission data, but for chassis-specific fitment, this manual is the final word.

The 74 pages do not include step-by-step engine rebuild instructions. That is not what this is for. This is a technical manual—it gives you the coding, the specifications, and the body data you need to order parts, mount bodies, and decode VINs. You pair it with a service manual for repair procedures. For example, the model coding table shows engine models like 8DC9 or 6D24, but you will need a separate engine manual for internal specs. This is the blueprint the body builder uses before the truck even hits the lift.

3 Reasons to Choose This Factory Manual

Number one: authenticity. The OCR excerpt matches the printed manual page for page—no reprints, no copies. Number two: specificity. Five chassis variants in one document means you do not buy five separate manuals. Number three: the body coding system alone saves ordering mistakes that cost thousands. If you already have the Mitsubishi Fuso FK FM Body Builder’s Drawings and Data from our site, this manual fills in the chassis-level specs that those drawings reference.

Related Manuals for Complete Coverage

• Mitsubishi Fuso FK FM Body Builder’s Drawings
• Mitsubishi Fuso FE FG Body Builder’s Drawings & Data

For transmission-specific information, you can also consult external resources such as Manual Transmission engineering standards—but always cross-check with this factory data.

Does this manual include torque specs for engine components?

No. This is a technical manual covering model coding, body coding, weights, and chassis specifications. Torque values for fasteners would be in a separate service repair manual for the specific engine model.

Can I use this manual for a FV515-R series truck?

Yes. The manual explicitly includes the FV515-R series in the cab and chassis section. The basic model table on page 2 lists FV515-C and FV515-R together with their spec numbers.

What is the difference between the model coding system and the body coding system?

The model coding system encodes the chassis configuration (engine, wheelbase, drive system) into a 12-digit VIN-like string. The body coding system assigns a 2-letter code to the body type (cargo, dump, tank, mixer, tractor) for ordering. Both are essential when specifying a complete truck.

Is this a reprint or a scanned copy?

This is a direct digital reproduction of the original Mitsubishi Fuso technical manual. It is not a reprint from a third party. The file name and format match the factory release.

If you are working on a Mitsubishi Fuso FP517, FP515-R, FV515, FP515-C, or FV515-C, you need this factory data on your bench. Stop cross-referencing forum posts and access the factory manual now.