Austin K5

The Austin K5 was a British heavy military truck built by Austin for use during the Second World War.

Austin K5
Austin K5 general cargo lorry
Type	Military truck
Place of origin	United Kingdom
Service history
In service	Second World War
Production history
Manufacturer	Austin
Produced	1941-1945
No. built	12,280
Specifications
Mass	6.7 tonnes
Length	19 ft 8 inches (5.99 m)
Width	7 ft 3 inch (2.21 m)
Height	9 ft 11 in (3.02 m)
Armour	None
Engine	Austin 6-cylinder, 3995 cc, petrol 85 hp
Payload capacity	3 tons
Suspension	Wheel, 4 × 4

The K5 was used with open body and cab for carrying the Ordnance QF 6 pounder anti-tank gun portee in the North African Campaign or with an enclosed cab for General Service (GS). Enclosed body versions were used for salvage and rescue work in the UK.

It was nicknamed the "Screamer" because of a rather noisy transfer case.