Bedford OY: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
|||
Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
|aka = |
|aka = |
||
|production = 1939-1953 |
|production = 1939-1953 |
||
|assembly = |
|assembly = [[Luton]] |
||
|predecessor = |
|predecessor = |
||
|successor = |
|successor = |
Revision as of 03:01, 15 November 2021
Bedford OY | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Bedford (General Motors) |
Production | 1939-1953 |
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 (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[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version for carrying water or petrol.[1] These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War II but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.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)
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+8⁄12 by 6+1⁄2 ft (2.6 by 2.0 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] 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] and in 1/285 scale by the US manufacturer www.ghqmodels.com
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.
- ^ "Bedford OY-D 3ton GS Truck (Late)". Milicast Model Company. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
- ^ "20mm British". Skytrex.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2012.