The W50 was designed in over 70 basic variants with different structures. In addition to the flatbed vehicle, the tipper variant was the most widespread version from Ludwigsfelde and produced in the highest numbers. Originally developed in the special vehicle factory in Berlin, the dump truck body was presented in 1969 at the Leipzig Trade Fair. Manufactured
the vehicles were then finally in Dessau at the rationalization company of the public utilities. With the wide low-pressure tires, the off-road mobility has been noticeably increased. The W50 was suitable both for the new development areas in which there were hardly any paved roads during the construction phase and also for difficult terrain. The off-road capability was also an advantage for use in the NVA. The dump truck could be put to good use in pioneer brigades.
