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Bedford SB 5

Built: 1963-1963 · Series: Other models

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The Bedford SB 5 is a machine built by Bedford. Production: 1963. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,412 cm³. The machine is 9,100 mm long and 2,440 mm wide. The unladen weight is 4,960 kg. The wheelbase measures 5,450 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 5,635 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Bedford range ranges from 749 to 17,280 kg; the SB 5 sits in the lower part of that range with 4,960 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the MJR2BC0 below it with 4,920 kg and the RLHC3-4X4/3960-63 above it with 5,000 kg. 308 Bedford models across 13 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 10 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct
Displacement5,412 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length9,100 mmcorrect
Width2,440 mmcorrect
Wheelbase5,450 mmcorrect
Unladen weight4,960 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight5,635 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Bedford SB 5 weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,960 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bedford SB 5?

5,635 kg.

What engine does the Bedford SB 5 have?

6 cylinders, 5,412 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Bedford SB 5?

9,100 mm × 2,440 mm.

When was the Bedford SB 5 built?

Production years: 1963.

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 10 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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