Austin K4
| Austin K4 | |
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| Manufacturer: | Austin Motor Company |
| Sales designation: | 5 tone |
| Production period: | 1939-1955 |
| Previous model: | |
| Successor: | Austin S201 / 401/501 |
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| Production period: | 1939-1948 |
| Designs: | LWF
SWB |
| Engines: | 6 cylinder 3.5 l |
| Length: | 6480 mm 4720 mm |
| Width: | 2130 mm 2130 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 4010 mm 2850 mm |
The Austin K4 was a heavy British truck manufactured by Austin Motor Cie. built during World War II and after.
Austin trucks of the type were produced in various forms from January 1939. She was seen in active service on all major war fronts in the period 1939–1945.
From 1945 three models were built for the civilian market:
- 2-ton LWB (K2)
- 5-ton LWB
- 5-ton SWB Tippers
All models were built in three series:
- 1939-1948 Series
- 1948-1949 Series I
- 1949–1955 Series II (Loadstar)
useful information
The vehicle number is divided into three parts, with the first part indicating the capacity (K2: 2-tonne / K4: 5-tonne), the second part is the type of vehicle, and the third part is the chassis number. Only the serial number was required to order spare parts.
All three models have identical cabs, bonnets, bonnets and fenders. Outwardly, the only difference is: the 2-ton trucks have six wheel nuts, while the 5-ton trucks have eight.
From February 1946 a new driver's cab with a new radiator grille with central vertical ribs was installed, previously they were completely horizontal. It's the only visible difference.
Web links
literature
- Austin Truck 2-Ton & 5-Ton Series K2 & K4 Service Manual Publication No. 380D Nov. 1951
- Austin List of Parts For 5-Tone Publication No. 2021c Nov. 1948
- "Trader" Service Data No. 131 4 June 1947