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Austin 8 KDF

Built: 1962-1962 · Series: Other models

More machines from model year 1962

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wartime_Austin_8_At_The_K

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The 8 KDF comes from Austin. Production: 1962. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 2,470 mm wide. The unladen weight is 3,970 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,060 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 12,000 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Austin range ranges from 540 to 9,120 kg; the 8 KDF sits in the lower part of that range with 3,970 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the FT105/7 below it with 3,890 kg and the 3 TON above it with 4,250 kg. 93 Austin models across 8 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,470 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,060 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,970 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight12,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Austin 8 KDF weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,970 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Austin 8 KDF?

12,000 kg.

What engine does the Austin 8 KDF have?

6 cylinders.

When was the Austin 8 KDF built?

Production years: 1962.

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 8 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

3 TON

4 FGB

503-5KWE-3/4060

504 FC

504-565/4060-61

6 KBF

6 KBN

Sources: [1]

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