Description
5 Tonner refers to a type of light transporter, specifically a MAN 16.284 LAERC 4×4 truck. These trucks are used for transporting troops and supplies, including ammunition, and are a familiar sight to those who have served in the Singapore Armed Forces.
These trucks are known for their reliability and ability to navigate various terrains, including challenging cross-country conditions.
The 5-tonner can also be seen as part of the Light Amphibious Re-supply Cargo (LARC V) system, capable of operating on both land and sea to support troops.
The SAF is gradually replacing the older MAN 16.284 LAERC trucks with the newer, militarized MAN TGM 18.280 model, which is better suited to urban environments.
It came into service in 2001 and they were the Army’s first automatic transmission light transporters.
