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Bedford RLC

Built: 1959-1962 · Series: Other models

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The Bedford RLC is a machine built by Bedford. Production: 1959-1962. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 7,260 mm long and 2,380 mm wide. The unladen weight is 4,080 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,960 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 8,165 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Bedford range ranges from 749 to 17,280 kg; the RLC sits in the lower part of that range with 4,080 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the EDG0BC1 below it with 4,070 kg and the EJM3B above it with 4,100 kg. 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

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,260 mmcorrect
Width2,380 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,960 mmcorrect
Unladen weight4,080 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight8,165 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Bedford RLC weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,080 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bedford RLC?

8,165 kg.

What engine does the Bedford RLC have?

6 cylinders.

What are the dimensions of the Bedford RLC?

7,260 mm × 2,380 mm.

When was the Bedford RLC built?

Production years: 1959-1962.

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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