(Light Cross-Country Uniform Cargo Truck)
The Light Cross-Country Uniform Cargo Truck (le.g.E-Lkw) was designed in 1936 to Heer specifications as a replacement for the many models of civilian-type motor trucks then in military service. Standardisation of components and automotive equipment was carried out to the maximum extent considered practical. The design parameters were decided upon early in 1937 with six manufacturers selected to undertake production:
Bussing-NAG Vereinigte Nutzkraftwagenwerke AG, Braunschweig
Daimler Benz AG, Gaggenau
Fahrzeugfabriken Ansbach und Nurnberg AG, Nurnberg
Frankenbergische Motorenwerke, Hainichen
Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnberg AG, Nurnberg
Vogtlandische Maschinenfabrik AG, Plauen
The Light Cross-Country Uniform Cargo Truck is used by the Heer in many configurations, including:
Motor Vehicle 20 (Kraftfahrzeug 20): General cargo truck, fitted with towing pintle
Motor Vehicle 21 (Kfz 22): Troop transport vehicle
Motor Vehicle 22 (Kfz 22): Light equipment vehicle for Pioniere (engineers)
Motor Vehicle 23 (Kfz 23): Light limber vehicle (Gun tractor for leFlaK or PaK)
Motor Vehicle 24 (Kfz 24): Wireless communications van
Motor Vehicle 25 (Kfz 25): Telephone/telex communications van
Motor Vehicle 26 (Kfz 26): Light motor workshop van
Motor Vehicle 27 (Kfz 27): Light ordnance workshop van
Motor Vehicle 28 [Kfz 28]: Petrol supply vehicle (fuel bowser)
Motor Vehicle 29 (Ktz 29): Water supply vehicle (water bowser)
By the close of December 1939 more than 11,000 vehicles of this type had been delivered to the Heer and production was continuing.