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The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload. It had a semi-forward cab that resembled the 15-cwt Bedford MW. |
The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload. It had a semi-forward cab that resembled the 15-cwt Bedford MW. |
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The OXD was a general service vehicle with a {{convert|8|ft|8|in|abbr=on}} by {{convert|6|ft|6|in|abbr=on}} by {{convert|2|ft| 3| in|m|abbr=on}} tall body, 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 SCAMMELL PROVE WELL MATED |p=54 |work= The Commercial Motor |publisher= Road Transport Media |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= Bedford OX-D 30cwt GS Truck (Later) |publisher=Milicast Model Company |date= |accessdate=2012-11-29}}</ref> |
The OXD was a general service vehicle with a {{convert|8|ft|8|in|abbr=on}} by {{convert|6|ft|6|in|abbr=on}} by {{convert|2|ft| 3| in|m|abbr=on}} tall body, 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 SCAMMELL PROVE WELL MATED |p=54 |work= The Commercial Motor |publisher= Road Transport Media |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= Bedford OX-D 30cwt GS Truck (Later) |publisher=Milicast Model Company |date= |accessdate=2012-11-29}}</ref> |
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In the early part of the war, the addition of an armoured body to the OXD gave the [[Bedford OXA]] (official designation "Lorry 30cwt Anti-Tank"). These were used for home defence. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
Revision as of 08:48, 6 March 2022
Bedford OY | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Bedford (General Motors) |
Production | 1939-1953 72,385 (1949-1945) |
Assembly | Luton |
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 (20 ft 5 in) |
Width | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) |
Height | 3.09 m (10 ft 2 in) |
Kerb weight | 6,568 kg (6.46 long tons) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Bedford TA |
The Bedford OY is an army lorry (truck[a]) 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 manual
- 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)
Variants
- OYD - general service
- OYC - tanker
Derived non-military vehicles using OY and OX chassis
- OWS - 5-ton short wheelbase
- OWL - 5-ton long wheelbase
- OWB - 32 seat bus
Bedford OX
The OX was a short-wheelbase version of the OY, designed for a 30 cwt (1.5 ton) payload. It had a semi-forward cab that resembled the 15-cwt Bedford MW.
The OXD was a general service vehicle with a 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) by 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) by 2 ft 3 in (0.69 m) tall body, while the OXC was designed, in association with Scammell,[2] for use with a semi-trailer.[3]
In the early part of the war, the addition of an armoured body to the OXD gave the Bedford OXA (official designation "Lorry 30cwt Anti-Tank"). These were used for home defence.
Notes
- ^ In the terminology a truck was a load carrier under 1 ton (20-cwt) payload and a lorry over 30-cwt (1.5 tons), anything that pulled or towed something was a "tractor"
References
- ^ a b "Bedford OY-series - Danish Army Vehicles Homepage". Armyvehicles.dk. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "THE BEDFORD AND THE SCAMMELL PROVE WELL MATED". The Commercial Motor. Road Transport Media. 10 March 1939. p. 54. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ "Bedford OX-D 30cwt GS Truck (Later)". Milicast Model Company. Retrieved 29 November 2012.