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, 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 These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War II but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.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.
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