Production 1939-? Body style flatbed, tanker | Class Military vehicle Engine 3.5 L 72 bhp I6 petrol | |
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Manufacturer Bedford (General Motors) Layout Longitudinal front engine,
rear-wheel drive (2x4) | ||
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 These vehicles were widely used during, and after, World War II but were later superseded by the Bedford RL.
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Bedford OX
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
Models of the Bedford OX and OY are available from several companies, including Milicast and Skytrex.