Steyr Truck Books - History and Models

Der Steyr 680 des Österreichischen Bundesheeres

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The Steyr 680 became the main transport vehicle of the Austrian Armed Forces from the late 1960s. It was used mainly for carrying supplies and troops, offering space for a driver, co-driver, and up to 18 soldiers.
Based on civilian models, the military version was adapted to army needs and replaced the less powerful Steyr 580 g.

Two versions were produced: a two-axle and a three-axle truck. The initial two-axle model proved insufficient compared with the American GMC, leading to the introduction of a three-axle version.
In nearly 40 years of service, the Steyr 680 became, alongside the Haflinger and Pinzgauer, one of Austria's most iconic military vehicles, familiar to generations of soldiers.

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Der Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer des Österreichischen Bundesheeres

After his book on the Haflinger, Walter Blasi now presents a richly illustrated documentation of its successor, the Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer of the Austrian Armed Forces. The Pinzgauer, considered one of the world's best off-road vehicles, gained international acclaim and cult status.
Demand for a larger, more powerful vehicle led to series production in 1964. Prototypes had already been tested in 1965.

Two main versions were built: 4×4 and 6×6, adapted to different tasks. Initially fitted with a petrol engine, the model was later equipped with a diesel engine.
Several thousand vehicles were supplied to the Austrian and Swiss armies. After nearly 30 years of production and about 24.000 units, manufacturing ceased in Graz in 2000.

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