Bedford OY
| Bedford OY | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bedford (General Motors) |
| Production | 1939-? |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Military vehicle |
| Body style | flatbed, tanker |
| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive (2x4) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5 L 72 bhp I6 petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | not known |
| Length | 6.22 m (245 inches) |
| Width | 2.18 m (86 inches) |
| Height | 3.09 m (122 inches) |
| Kerb weight | 6,568 kg (14,450 lb.) |
The Bedford OY is an army lorry (truck) built by Bedford for the British Armed Forces and introduced in 1939. It was based on Bedford's O-series commercial vehicles with a modified front end and single rear tyres. It was designed for a 3-ton payload. The OYD was a general service vehicle,[1] while the OYC was a tanker version for carrying water or petrol.[1] These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War II but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.
Technical data
- Engine: Bedford 6-cylinder, type WD, 3,519 cc (214 cubic inches) displacement, liquid cooled
- Horsepower: 72 at 3,000 rpm
- Transmission: 4-speed
- Transfer box: None
- Electrical system: 12 volt
- Brakes: Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance
- Tyres: 10.50 - 16
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Fuel capacity: 145 litres (32 gallons)
- Range: 450 km (280 miles)
- Maximum speed: about 65 km/h (40 mph)
Bedford OX
The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload. The OXD was a general service vehicle, while the OXC was designed, in association with Scammell,[2] for use with a semi-trailer.[3] There was also an armoured version, the Bedford OXA
Models
Models of the Bedford OX and OY are available from several companies, including Milicast[4] and Skytrex.[5]
References
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- 1 2 "Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage". Armyvehicles.dk. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
- ↑ "THE BEDFORD AND THE SC/ 4MELL PROVE WELL MATED | 10th March 1939 | The Commercial Motor Archive". Archive.commercialmotor.com. 1939-03-10. Retrieved 2012-12-01.
- ↑ "Milicast Model Company :: Premiere Range (1/76-20mm) :: British & Commonwealth :: Softskins :: Bedford OX-D 30cwt GS Truck (Later)". Milicast.com. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
- ↑ "Milicast Model Company :: Premiere Range (1/76-20mm) :: British & Commonwealth :: Softskins :: Bedford OY-D 3ton GS Truck (Late)". Milicast.com. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
- ↑ "20mm British". Skytrex.com. Retrieved 2012-11-29.