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|name = Bedford OY<br/><sub>short-wheelbase OX version illustrated</sub>
|name = Bedford OY
|image = Bedford OXD.JPG
|image = Bedford O series truck in British Railways livery first reg January 1945 3519cc.JPG
|manufacturer = [[Bedford Vehicles]]
|manufacturer = [[Bedford Vehicles]]
|aka =
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|production = 1939-
|production = 1939-?
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The '''Bedford OY''' is an army lorry ([[truck]]) built by [[Bedford Vehicles]] 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,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdoy.htm |title=Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage |publisher=Armyvehicles.dk |date= |accessdate=2012-11-29}}</ref> while the OYC was a [[Tank truck|tanker]] version for carrying water or [[petrol]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdoytanker.htm |title=Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage |publisher=Armyvehicles.dk |date= |accessdate=2012-11-29}}</ref> These vehicles were widely used during, and after, [[World War II]] but were later superseded by the [[Bedford RL]].
The '''Bedford OY''' is an army lorry ([[truck]]) built by [[Bedford Vehicles]] 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,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdoy.htm |title=Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage |publisher=Armyvehicles.dk |date= |accessdate=2012-11-29}}</ref> while the OYC was a [[Tank truck|tanker]] version for carrying water or [[petrol]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armyvehicles.dk/bdoytanker.htm |title=Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage |publisher=Armyvehicles.dk |date= |accessdate=2012-11-29}}</ref> These vehicles were widely used during, and after, [[World War II]] but were later superseded by the [[Bedford RL]].
[[File:The British Army in the United Kingdom 1939-45 H14423.jpg|thumb|Parachute troops hold up an 'enemy' Bedford OYD lorry during Exercise 'Bumper', 2 October 1941]]

==Technical data==
==Technical data==
* Engine: Bedford 6-cylinder, type WD, 3,519 cc (214 cubic inches) displacement, liquid cooled
* Engine: Bedford 6-cylinder, type WD, 3,519 cc (214 cubic inches) displacement, liquid cooled
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* Range: 450 km (280 miles)
* Range: 450 km (280 miles)
* Maximum speed: about 65 km/h
* Maximum speed: about 65 km/h
[[File:Bedford OXD.JPG|thumbnail|none|Bedford OXD as seen on War & Peace show 2011, UK]]

==Bedford OX==
==Bedford OX==
[[File:Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-715-0212A-26A, Ungarn, Kolonne auf dem Marsch.jpg|thumbnail|Bedford OXD captured by Germans in Hungary, 1944]]
[[File:1941 Bedford OXS (CSV 628) articulated lorry, 2012 HCVS Tyne-Tees Run.jpg|thumb|Bedford OX with semi-trailer]]
The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt payload. The OXD was a general service vehicle, while the OXC was designed, in association with [[Scammell]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/10th-march-1939/54/the-bedford-and-the-sc-4mell-prove-well-mated |title=THE BEDFORD AND THE SC/ 4MELL PROVE WELL MATED &#124; 10th March 1939 &#124; The Commercial Motor Archive |publisher=Archive.commercialmotor.com |date=1939-03-10 |accessdate=2012-12-01}}</ref> for use with a [[semi-trailer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milicast.com/shop/product.php?productid=1747&cat=16&page=4 |title=Milicast Model Company :: Premiere Range (1/76-20mm) :: British & Commonwealth :: Softskins :: Bedford OX-D 30cwt GS Truck (Later) |publisher=Milicast.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-29}}</ref> There was also an armoured version, the [[Bedford OXA]]
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]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/10th-march-1939/54/the-bedford-and-the-sc-4mell-prove-well-mated |title=THE BEDFORD AND THE SC/ 4MELL PROVE WELL MATED &#124; 10th March 1939 &#124; The Commercial Motor Archive |publisher=Archive.commercialmotor.com |date=1939-03-10 |accessdate=2012-12-01}}</ref> for use with a [[semi-trailer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milicast.com/shop/product.php?productid=1747&cat=16&page=4 |title=Milicast Model Company :: Premiere Range (1/76-20mm) :: British & Commonwealth :: Softskins :: Bedford OX-D 30cwt GS Truck (Later) |publisher=Milicast.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-29}}</ref> There was also an armoured version, the [[Bedford OXA]]


==Models==
==Models==
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==References==
==References==
{{Commons category multi | Bedford OX | Bedford OY | width=20em}}
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Revision as of 10:04, 1 May 2013

Bedford OY
Overview
ManufacturerBedford Vehicles
Production1939-?
Body and chassis
ClassMilitary vehicle
Body styleflatbed, tanker
LayoutLongitudinal front engine,
rear-wheel drive (2x4)
Powertrain
Engine3.5 L 72 bhp I6 petrol
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbasenot known
Length6.22 m (245 inches)
Width2.18 m (86 inches)
Height3.09 m (122 inches)
Kerb weight6,568 kg (14,450 lb.)

The Bedford OY is an army lorry (truck) built by Bedford Vehicles 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.[2] These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War II but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.

Parachute troops hold up an 'enemy' Bedford OYD lorry during Exercise 'Bumper', 2 October 1941

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
Bedford OXD as seen on War & Peace show 2011, UK

Bedford OX

Bedford OXD captured by Germans in Hungary, 1944

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,[3] for use with a semi-trailer.[4] There was also an armoured version, the Bedford OXA

Models

Models of the Bedford OX and OY are available from several companies, including Milicast[5] and Skytrex.[6]

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bedford OX and Bedford OY.
  1. ^ "Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage". Armyvehicles.dk. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  2. ^ "Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage". Armyvehicles.dk. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Milicast Model Company :: Premiere Range (1/76-20mm) :: British & Commonwealth :: Softskins :: Bedford OX-D 30cwt GS Truck (Later)". Milicast.com. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  5. ^ "Milicast Model Company :: Premiere Range (1/76-20mm) :: British & Commonwealth :: Softskins :: Bedford OY-D 3ton GS Truck (Late)". Milicast.com. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
  6. ^ "20mm British". Skytrex.com. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
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