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History

The original artillery tractor design was by Guy on a Morris C8 4 x 4 chassis in 1937. As demand was greater than capacity, Morris took on production followed by other manufacturers later.

The Quad had a 4 ton winch to pull it or the gun.

Production of 10,000 plus vehicles was mostly by Morris Commercial Cars Ltd, Karrier and General Motors Canada.

combat history

Post war a number were supplied to the Danish army. The Quad saw action in Korea with Commonwealth forces. Korea (한국/韓國/Hanguk, used by South / 조선/朝鮮/Joseon, used by North) is a formerly unified country, situated on the Korean Peninsula in northern East Asia, bordering on China to the northwest and Russia to the north. ...

Variants

• Mk I
  • enclosed body (metal roof)
• Mk II
  • Open top, with a roll-up canvas roof.
• Mk III

See also

• Bedford QLD - 3 ton general service truck four wheel drive, 4WD, introduced 1941.
• Austin K2
• Canadian Military Pattern Field Artillery Tractor
• AEC Matador