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| Bedford M-Series | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bedford |
| Production | 1939-1953 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium-Duty truck |
| Body style | 2-door truck |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 214 cu in (3.5 L) OHV 6-cylinder |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bedford WL |
| Successor | Bedford TA |
The Bedford M series is a line of commercial vehicle chassis, the first variants of which were made in 1939 by Bedford. It is a normal control 4-wheel chassis designed to carry loads of 2-3 tons. There were two wheelbase lengths offered – 10' 0" or 11' 11" – and each was fitted with the standard 6-cylinder 76 bhp petrol engine. A 4-speed gearbox with single dry plate clutch delivered power to a floating rear axle with spiral bevel final drive. Brakes were Lockheed hydraulic type and Clayton Dewandre vacuum assisted operating on all four wheels.