The Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Field Artillery Tractor) commonly known as a Quad was an artillery tractor of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. It was used to tow medium artillery pieces, such as the 25 pounder gun-howitzer, and the 17 pounder anti-tank gun.

The original artillery tractor design was by Guy Motors based on a Morris C8 4 x 4 chassis in 1937. As demand was greater than the available production capacity at Guy, 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.

The Quad was used by the British and Commonwealth forces during the Second World War and Korean War. Just after the Second World War a number were supplied to the Danish Army.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a British Quad Gun Tractor with limber and 25 pounder gun that was attached to the 5th Infantry Division, then deployed to Italy during 1943. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Length: 2-1/2-inches
Width: 1-1/4-inches

Release Date: June 2010

Historical Account: "Deep Roots" - The 5th Division saw action in the Sicily Landings from July 9th-12th, 1943, and then was part of the British Eighth Army in Italy. Under XIII Corps, it was in the Messina area in September 1943, involved in the Sangro battles from Nov. 19th to Dec. 3rd, 1943, engagements at Garigliano Crossing from January 17th-31st, 1944.

After the British 1st Infantry Division and other British forces, as part of the U.S. VI Corps under Major General John P. Lucas, landed at Anzio in January 1944, the 5th Division was part of later reinforcements sent there, along with the 56th (London) Infantry Division.

It was part of the drive on Rome from May 22nd to June 4th, 1944. From there they were sent to Palestine, back to Italy and finally to North West Europe for the final months of the war.

During the Second World War, unlike during the First World War, the Division used a 'Y' on a black square background as its insignia.