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Bedford EJM3B/3840

Built: 1976-1976 · Series: Other models

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The Bedford EJM3B/3840 is a machine built by Bedford. Production: 1976. The engine delivers 73 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,408 cm³. The machine is 7,200 mm long and 2,350 mm wide. The unladen weight is 3,580 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 8,600 kg. Rated output across the Bedford range ranges from 39 to 167 kW; the EJM3B/3840 sits in the lower part of that range with 73 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the J-6LC1 below it with 71.5 kW and the J32C2 above it with 73.5 kW. 308 Bedford models across 13 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power73 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement5,408 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,200 mmcorrect
Width2,350 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,580 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight8,600 kgcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 20.4 kW/t (73 kW / 3.6 t)

Stronger than 2% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,442 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Bedford EJM3B/3840 have?

The Bedford EJM3B/3840 delivers 73 kW.

How much does the Bedford EJM3B/3840 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,580 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bedford EJM3B/3840?

8,600 kg.

What engine does the Bedford EJM3B/3840 have?

6 cylinders, 5,408 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Bedford EJM3B/3840?

7,200 mm × 2,350 mm.

When was the Bedford EJM3B/3840 built?

Production years: 1976.

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 8 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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