Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL

Built: 1941-1945 · Series: Other models

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The Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL is a machine built by Bedford Vehicles. Production: 1941-1945. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 5,990 mm long, 2,260 mm wide and 2,540 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,273 kg. Top speed is 61 km/h. Unladen weight across the Bedford Vehicles range ranges from 8.4 to 6,568 kg; the Bedford QL sits in the middle of that range with 3,273 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the Green Goddess below it with 8.4 kg and the Bedford OY above it with 6,568 kg. 8 Bedford Vehicles models across 5 series are on record. The model is listed under Fire, rescue & special vehicles. 9 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine6-cylindrowy silnik benzynowy Bedford 3, 519 l o mocy 72 KMcorrect
Power72 hp abbr=on lk=incorrect
Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Length5,990correct
Width2,260correct
Height2,540correct
Unladen weight3,273correct

Drivetrain and chassis

Drivefour-wheel drivecorrect
Top speed61correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 22 kW/t (72 kW / 3.3 t)

Stronger than 17% of the fire, rescue & special vehicles in the register — out of 118 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL have?

The Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL delivers 72 kW.

How much does the Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,273 kg.

What engine does the Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL have?

6 cylinders.

How fast does the Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL go?

Top speed is 61 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL?

5,990 mm × 2,260 mm × 2,540 mm.

When was the Bedford Vehicles Bedford QL built?

Production years: 1941-1945.

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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Other models in this series

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