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.
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