The
Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Field Artillery Tractor), commonly known as a
Quad, is an artillery tractor used by the British and Commonwealth forces during the WW2. It was used to tow field artillery pieces, such as the 25-pounder gun-howitzer, and anti-tank guns, such as the 17-pounder. Although its sloped sides suggest otherwise, the Quad was not armoured.
The first Morris C8 Quad was delivered in October 1939 and it then stayed in production until 1945, a total of
10,000 were built. At the end of WW2, the Quad stayed in British service in the same roles. It saw extensive action in the Korean War and Malaya.
Our kit will cover two variants - the
Mark II (~4,000 made in 1940 and early 1941) and the
Mark III (~6,000 made from 1941 to 1945).
Enjoy!
