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Austin 3 TON

Built: 1954-1954 · Series: Other models

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_K2/Y

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The Austin 3 TON is a machine built by Austin. Production: 1954. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,000 cm³. The machine is 6,200 mm long and 2,100 mm wide. The unladen weight is 4,250 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,440 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 6,096 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Austin range ranges from 540 to 9,120 kg; the 3 TON sits in the middle of that range with 4,250 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 8 KDF below it with 3,970 kg and the 4 FGB above it with 4,290 kg. 93 Austin models across 8 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 10 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct
Displacement4,000 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length6,200 mmcorrect
Width2,100 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,440 mmcorrect
Unladen weight4,250 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight6,096 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Austin 3 TON weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,250 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Austin 3 TON?

6,096 kg.

What engine does the Austin 3 TON have?

6 cylinders, 4,000 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Austin 3 TON?

6,200 mm × 2,100 mm.

When was the Austin 3 TON built?

Production years: 1954.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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Other models in this series

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1K

2WA

3 K B N

3 KBN

4 FGB

503-5KWE-3/4060

504 FC

504-565/4060-61

6 KBF

6 KBN

6KBN

Sources: [1]

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