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Bedford A2C

Built: 1956-1956 · Series: Other models

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The Bedford A2C is a machine built by Bedford. Production: 1956. The engine delivers 57 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,519 cm³. The machine is 5,550 mm long and 2,000 mm wide. The unladen weight is 1,980 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 3,200 kg. The gearbox offers 4 gears. Rated output across the Bedford range ranges from 39 to 167 kW; the A2C sits at the bottom of that range with 57 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the MLC below it with 56 kW and the Avolavakuorma-auto (BA) 3519cm3 above it with 57.5 kW. 308 Bedford models across 13 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power57 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement3,519 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length5,550 mmcorrect
Width2,000 mmcorrect
Unladen weight1,980 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,200 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 28.8 kW/t (57 kW / 2 t)

Stronger than 0% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,962 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Bedford A2C have?

The Bedford A2C delivers 57 kW.

How much does the Bedford A2C weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,980 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bedford A2C?

3,200 kg.

What engine does the Bedford A2C have?

6 cylinders, 3,519 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Bedford A2C?

5,550 mm × 2,000 mm.

When was the Bedford A2C built?

Production years: 1956.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.

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Sources: [1]

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