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Bedford KC

Built: 1950-1951 · Series: Other models

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bedford_Mk,_4-ton_class_G
The KC comes from Bedford. Production: 1950-1951. The engine delivers 39 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,510 cm³. The machine is 5,460 mm long and 2,080 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,140 kg. The gearbox offers 5 gears. Rated output across the Bedford range ranges from 39 to 167 kW; the KC sits at the bottom of that range with 39 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the KBD25-DIESEL-PICK UP/3000 above it with 40 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

Power39 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement3,510 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length5,460 mmcorrect
Width2,080 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,140 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears5correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 18.2 kW/t (39 kW / 2.1 t)

Stronger than 0% 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 KC have?

The Bedford KC delivers 39 kW.

How much does the Bedford KC weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,140 kg.

What engine does the Bedford KC have?

6 cylinders, 3,510 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Bedford KC?

5,460 mm × 2,080 mm.

When was the Bedford KC built?

Production years: 1950-1951.

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 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.

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

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