Mercedes-Benz LK 338 dump truck.

The LK 338 is an early model of the Mercedes-Benz short-nose truck series introduced in 1959. The cab design took its cues from the shapes of the Ponton passenger cars with three-box body design. The abbreviation LK in the model designation stands for “Lastwagen” (truck) and “Kipper” (dumper).

  • Cylinders 6
  • Displacement 660 cu in
  • Output 180 PS (132 kW)
  • at engine speed 2200/min
  • Top speed 47 mph
  • Payload capacity 16535 lbs
  • Production period 1960-1976