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
TypeMilitary truck
Place of origin United Kingdom
Service history
In serviceSecond World War
Production history
ManufacturerAustin
Produced1941-1945
No. built12,280
Specifications
Mass6.7 tonnes
Length19 ft 8 inches (5.99 m)
Width7 ft 3 inch (2.21 m)
Height9 ft 11 in (3.02 m)

ArmourNone
EngineAustin 6-cylinder, 3995 cc, petrol
85 hp
Payload capacity3 tons
SuspensionWheel, 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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