KM500

     Notes: This South Korean 6x6 truck is similar in appearance to the US M809 series; however, the engines are produced by the German firm of MAN.  The standard cargo vehicle has wooden, removable sides, a drop tailgate, and removable canvas covers over the cab and cargo area, the latter supported by bows.  Most of these vehicles have a winch located in the front bumper with a capacity of 9.07 tons and 61 meters of cable. Note that if the KM500 stays on roads, it can haul 9.07 tons; similarly, the KM500 may tow 10 tons cross country, but if it stays on roads, it can haul 13.61 tons. The front wheels have shock absorbers in addition to leaf springs; the rear wheels do not have shock absorbers, but have the semi-elliptical leaf springs, so ride quality in the cab is better than the rear. The KM500 originally had a MAN diesel engine with an output of 236 horsepower, but the engine of newer ones develop 270 horsepower. The rear axles have locking differentials. The cab’s roof is canvas, and the windshield may be folded.

     The vehicle comes in several variants, including the KM501 dump truck, the KM502 wrecker, the KM503 tractor truck, and the KM507 expansible van.