OKA Motor Company manufactured cab over all terrain vehicles, particularly four wheel drive trucks and tour buses in Bibra Lake, Western Australia. It manufactured three consecutive models: the XT, LT and NT. These models were available in a variety of body styles including cab-chassis, single cab, dual cab, multi cab and bus.

History

OKA Australia was founded in 1986 when a group of Australian mine executives discussed that each of them needed an off-road truck with a three-ton payload and nothing on the market at the time filled those requirements. Those executives formed a consortium and the OKA brand was born.History OkaExport chance for vehicle builder Truck & Bus Transportation December 1992 page 12Oka returns to the 4WD market Australian Bus Panorama issue 36/3 November 2020 pages 4/5

Having agreed on the blueprints, the group undertook a comprehensive market study covering over 1,200 mining companies, government departments, farmers, the Australian Defence Force and potential private users to establish the parameters for the design. In 1987, work on the first prototype began and in 1988, it underwent its first test. Prototypes continued to be produced even during production up until 1992.OKA's 4WDs are built to last Canberra Times 29 April 1994 In December 1994 OKA was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with Hicom taking a 11% shareholding.OKA Float Success paves the way for public listing Oka News issue 2 December 1994New Models Fleetline issue 235 March 1995 page 58OKA release half yearly report Oka News issue 4 April 1995

Soon after, the first production model, the XT, entered production. It was followed by the LT which was itself followed by the last model, the NT. These vehicles have been supplied to government departments, tour operators, private industries, mining industries, the military and recreational companies and were, aside from Australia, sold in Papua New Guinea and Africa. The development of adapted models for the UAE and European markets was commenced but was never completed.

OKAs were available mostly with the four cylinder Perkins Phaser engine, but provision was also made for the 6 cylinder Perkins Phaser. A model was made with a V8 diesel, for the UAE.

In 1997, OKA licensed its technologies to Indian auto maker Hindustan Motors to produce its RTV brand of multi-utility vehicles.Hindustan Motors Maps of India It has been regarded as one of the most rollover prone vehiclesRollover Crashworthiness of a rural transport vehicle using Madymo Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and was discontinued in 2008.Hindustan Motors slams brakes on RTV Daily News & Analysis 3 October 2008 Initial models and prototypes were built in Australia however production was soon moved to India.Hindustan Motors unveils rural transport vehicle prototype The Indian Express 20 August 1997

In 1999, OKA's largest shareholder, Malaysian entrepreneur Paari Vell took control of the company.OKA revival in the making Business News 11 December 2018

In 2011 OKA was placed in administration after the discovery of misappropriation of funds and the theft of intellectual property manuals.Vell Paari’s Aussie firm crisis Malay Mail 24 August 2011 An attempt to recapitalise the company was unsuccessful and it ceased.Oka seeks investor Australasian Bus & Coach 2 December 2011Corporate OKA Over 450 OKA vehicles were built.Home Oka

In 2018, a Perth-based investor who had been providing parts to owners acquired the brand rights and manufacturing facilities. The new company, OKA All Terrain Vehicles, is focused on supporting vehicles currently on the road as well as developing a new model.

Variants Trucks Chassis cab Single cab pick-up Dual Cab Multicab RTV MultiVan - 7 seats in the module RTV Combi - 8 seats in module

Buses RTV Standard A - 14 including the driver. The 12 seats in the rear ride in fixed plastic seats RTV Standard B- 12 seats coach style RTV Standard C - 12 seat luxury bus XT/LT/NT Tour Bus - 12 seat

Leisure Pop-top van - factory built raisable roof with caravan conversion by third-party outfitters

References

External links

OKA All Terrain Vehicles homepage Official website (Archive copy) OKA owners and fans site