Bedford OXD

Bedford OY
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, while the OYC was a tanker version for carrying water or petrol. These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War II but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.

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

Models of the Bedford OX and OY are available from several companies, including Milicast and Skytrex., and in 1/285 scale by the US manufacturer www.ghqmodels.com, distributed in the UK by www.magistermilitum.com.

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