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Bedford D3LC2/A2

Built: 1956-1956 · Series: Other models

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The Bedford D3LC2/A2 is a machine built by Bedford. Production: 1956. The engine delivers 74 kW, with a displacement of 3,520 cm³. The machine is 6,300 mm long and 2,200 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,850 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 6,200 kg. Rated output across the Bedford range ranges from 39 to 167 kW; the D3LC2/A2 sits in the lower part of that range with 74 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the J32C2 below it with 73.5 kW and the J4LC-1/4240 above it with 75 kW. 308 Bedford models across 13 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 7 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power74 kWcorrect
Displacement3,520 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length6,300 mmcorrect
Width2,200 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,850 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight6,200 kgcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 26 kW/t (74 kW / 2.9 t)

Stronger than 2% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Bedford D3LC2/A2 have?

The Bedford D3LC2/A2 delivers 74 kW.

How much does the Bedford D3LC2/A2 weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,850 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bedford D3LC2/A2?

6,200 kg.

What engine does the Bedford D3LC2/A2 have?

3,520 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Bedford D3LC2/A2?

6,300 mm × 2,200 mm.

When was the Bedford D3LC2/A2 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.

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This page carries 7 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.

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