Mitsubushi FG140 Hydraulics

[Spike-MI]

Okay, so this may or may not belong in this Forum, but I was torn between hydraulics and transportation.

Last fall I bought a 2005 Mitsubushi FG140, which is a 14000GVW (1.5ton) 4X4 truck for use around our farm in northern Idaho. The truck is awesome! It has a 2 speed transfer case and low 1st gear is about 1ft/sec wide open throttle. The downside of that gear ratio is obvious: 64mph top speed

Anyhow, my intention when I bought it was to turn it into a 2-3 dump truck. But I have had problems finding a supplier for the hydraulic pump. The nearest dealer for these trucks is in Seattle, and they have been less than helpful. I am looking for a PTO pump (like Muncie, or Dayton, etc.) that is direct drive from the transmission. I don't want an electric over hydraulic or clutch over fan belt system. I want faster cycle times than I can get with those systems, and I might try using the hydraulics for other applications, In Japan and S. America these trucks actually have aux. hydraulic jacks on them used for various tooling.

Does anyone have one of these trucks or know a good upfitter that might know who to get a pump from. Any info greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Spike (Yes that really is my last name, not a nick-name)

PS- To those ready to Google an FG140 I have attached a photo.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I live in Muncie, well Daleville which is 6 miles from Muncie, and have never seen a pump for your unit. That said the factory is about 1 mile from my work and I drive by or near it daily and they do not have a show room.

Here is some info: 201 East Jackson Street, Muncie, IN 47305-2834
Phone: 765-284-7721 Toll Free: 800-367-7867 Fax: 765-284-6991


And the site: Muncie Power Products: Power Take-Offs, Fluid Power Products, Hydraulic Components

Chris

 

[WantedWolf]

Hey Spike. I think you made a good choice of farm truck. And Next to how long they last and how slow they are the big complaint is lack of dealer support and interest in thier trucks. Im looking at FG's now and the local dealer was great the one time Ive been able to reach him (2 weeks ago). so I think hes out.

Is yours the one in the pic? Did you buy from a dealer?
(I want your flatdeck)

Owning an FG you must have found Expedition Portal. If not try asking there.

Expedition Portal: Vehicle-Dependent Overland Expedition Community

See Mitsubishi Heavy Trucks forum.


Good luck and Ill Keep the dump unit in mind

 

[Spike-MI]

Wolf-
I actually found the truck on Commercial Truck Trader (just do a search for FG140). All the trucks I found that were '05 or newer were $20K plus. I found the red truck (which is mine) in the photo for $9500. The downside was I had to fly to Ft. Meyers FL and drive it back to northern ID...at 64mphBUMMER!
But, that being said I made it in 2.5 days and was whipped. I figure with airfare and $700 in fuel, I still made out.
Good luck finding one. When you do, they're worth every penny.

 

[GreenWannabe]

If you haven't had any success in your search yet, Freedom Truck Centers in Spokane advertises that they represent Crysteel. They should be able to support you, or tell you who can. Good luck in your search.