Bedford M series

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The Bedford M series was a commercial vehicle chassis, the first variants of which were made in 1939. 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 27.34hp 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 servo assisted operating on all four wheels.

Seven variants of the M series chassis were offered. Their designations were:

10'0" wheelbase