1930's Bedford OYD General Service Truck, Old Buckenham Airshow.

The Bedford OY is an Army 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 These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War Two but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.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, it had a semi-forward cab that resembled the 15 cwt Bedford MW. The OXD was a General Service Vehicle with a 8ft x 6ft x 2ft 3in tall body, while the OXC was designed, in association with Scammell, for use with a Semi-Trailer. 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 duties.

 

 

VARIANTS -

 

▪︎OYD - General Service Truck

▪︎OYC - Tanker / Bowser

▪︎OXA - Armoured Body

 

(Derived Non-Military vehicles using OY and OX chassis)

 

▪︎OWS - 5 ton short wheelbase

▪︎OWL - 5 ton long wheelbase

▪︎OWB - 32 seat bus.

 

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS -

 

▪︎Manufacturer: Bedford (General Motors)

▪︎Production: 1939 to 1953

▪︎Number Built: 72,385 (1940 to 1945)

▪︎Assembly: Luton

▪︎Class: Military Vehicle

▪︎Body Style: Flatbed / Tanker / Bowser

▪︎Powerplant: Bedford 6-cylinder type WD petrol, 3,519cc 72hp at 3,000rpm

▪︎Transmission: 4-speed manual

▪︎Mass: 6.46 long tons / Length: 20ft 5in / Width: 7ft 2in / Height: 10ft 2in

▪︎Electrical System: 12 volt

▪︎Brakes: Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance

▪︎Tyres: 10.50x16

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 32 Imperial gallons

▪︎Range: 280 miles

▪︎Maximum Speed: 40mph

▪︎Successor: Bedford TA.

 

Information sourced from - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford_OY

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