The Trukk is the Orks’ go-to battlefield transport: a fast, lightly armoured wagon that gets Boyz into the fight before anyone can stop them. It’s loud, it’s dangerous, and no two look alike.
What the trukk is
A Trukk (sometimes Wartrukk) is an Ork vehicle built to carry greenskins across the battlefield at speed. Orks don’t care much about personal space, so they pile on as many Boyz as will fit, and sometimes more cling to side runners. The goal is simple: get stuck in as fast as possible.
It’s lightly armoured and built for speed above all else. Armament varies wildly, but a Big Shoota up front and a spiky bullbar are common, so the driver doesn’t miss out on the fun. Because Ork Meks don’t standardise anything, every Trukk is a one-off. Some have wheels, some have tracks, and a few have power sources nobody can identify.
How Orks use it
Trukks usually deploy in large, noisy convoys, belching smoke and full of screaming Boyz. They’re meant to hit the enemy line hard, unload a mob of Orks, and let the carnage begin. Some of the smarter Orks wait until the Trukk slows down before jumping off. Most don’t.
Clan culture shapes the look. Goff Trukks are greasy and plain with a heavy wrecking ball. Evil Sunz favour turbo-charged engines and red paint. Snakebites decorate theirs with totem animals and squig-hide. Deathskulls ‘find’ Trukks that look suspiciously like other clans’ vehicles, just blue. Blood Axes use camouflage and might even mimic Imperial designs. Bad Moons add loudspeakers and flame decals, while Freebooterz mount boarding planks for high-speed piracy.
Variants and related vehicles
The Guntrukk trades some speed for heavier firepower, mounting a kannon, lobba, or zzap gun on an armoured body. It carries a crew of four (two Orks and two Grots).
Other Ork transports include the larger Battlewagon and the Big Trakk, but the Trukk remains the most common way to get Boyz where they need to be. The Diggas of Gorkamorka also drove Trukks, showing the design’s appeal beyond greenskins.
The trukk on the tabletop
In 10th edition, the Trukk is a Dedicated Transport for Orks. It moves 12″, has Toughness 8, a 4+ save, 10 wounds, and a 6+ invulnerable save. It carries 12 models and has OC 2.
Its Big Shoota (rapid fire 2) and spiked wheels give it some punch, and it can take a Wreckin’ Ball for extra melee damage. It’s not tough, but it’s fast and cheap, perfect for delivering a mob of Boyz or a unit of Meganobz into the enemy’s face.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Movement | 12″ |
| Toughness | 8 |
| Save | 4+ |
| Wounds | 10 |
| Leadership | 7+ |
| Objective Control | 2 |
| Invulnerable Save | 6+ |
Key facts
- The Trukk is an Ork Dedicated Transport, built for speed and little else.
- It carries up to 12 models and moves 12″ in 10th edition.
- Armament varies, but a Big Shoota and spiky bullbar are common.
- Clan identity shapes its look, from Evil Sunz red paint to Blood Axes camouflage.
- Variants include the Guntrukk, which mounts heavier weapons.
FAQ
What is a Trukk in Warhammer 40k?
It’s the Orks’ main Dedicated Transport: a fast, lightly armoured vehicle used to carry Boyz into battle. It’s known for being ramshackle and customised.
How many models can a Trukk carry?
In 10th edition, a Trukk can transport 12 Ork models. That’s usually a full mob of Boyz or a unit of Meganobz.
What’s the difference between a Trukk and a Battlewagon?
A Battlewagon is bigger, tougher, and can carry more models or heavier weapons. The Trukk is faster and cheaper, but much more fragile.