UD Trucks new PK medium-duty range delivers more power and torque with improved fuel economy and lower emissions thanks to UD’s new 7 litre, 6 cylinder common rail diesel engine, with SCR engine technology. The new PK boasts maximum power of 280hp and 883nM of torque (8% more power and 11% more torque than the equivalent 2010 PK)
The all new PK range comprises two models. The PK16 and PK17 with many variants and wheelbases all offering a choice of UD’s own 6 speed manual transmission, and Eaton 9 Speed manual or 6 Speed Allison Automatic.
Larger than the MK series the PK series boasts a GVM up to 16,500kg and an impressive array of safety features. The PK series also has a huge 36months/ 200,000km warranty!
Allison 3000 Series Driving Tips
Medium Duty Body Installation Manual
AdBlue Use and Handling
| MODEL | GVM | GCM | POWER hp/rpm |
TORQUE Nm/rpm |
TRANSMISSION | |
| PK16 250 | 15,500kg | 15,500kg | 180kW @ 2500rpm | 716Nm @ 1400rpm | 5 spd automatic | ![]() |
| PK16 280 | 16,000kg | Up to 32,000kg | 206kW @ 2500rpm | 883Nm @ 1400rpm | 6 spd manual 9 spd manual 6 spd automatic |
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| PK17 280 | 16,500kg | Up to 32,000kg | 206kW @ 2500rpm | 883Nm @ 1400rpm | 6 spd manual |
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