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Commer KCL 4023

Built: 1969-1969 · Series: Other models

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The KCL 4023 comes from Commer. Production: 1969. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 2,060 mm wide. The unladen weight is 3,140 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,120 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 3,500 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Commer range ranges from 706 to 8,840 kg; the KCL 4023 sits in the lower part of that range with 3,140 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the KCH3023 below it with 3,030 kg and the KCL 4023 VAN above it with 3,180 kg. 37 Commer models across 2 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Commer – other models: the collective page for commercial vehicles outside the named series, from the Commer FC to the KAL, KCB and KCH ranges, up to 3.5 tonnes, four- to six-cylinder, 706 to 3,140 kg kerb weight

This page gathers the Commer commercial vehicles that the register does not assign to a named series – from the plain designation 1500, through the Commer FC panel van and the IMP VAN derived from Hillman Imp mechanicals, to the KAL, KCB, KCH and KCL type ranges. Commer was the commercial-vehicle brand of the British Rootes Group, which was absorbed into Chrysler United Kingdom in 1967 and whose models were later continued under the Dodge name. Type plates such as KCH 3023 L combine a letter code for the series with a number sequence for wheelbase or payload class and a suffix such as L or VAN for the body variant.

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The register lists 13 versions with kerb weights of 706 to 3,140 kg and gross vehicle weights of 1,065 to 3,500 kg, powered by four- and six-cylinder engines of 1,592 to 2,500 cm³. Lengths range from 4,290 to 5,200 mm, widths from 1,530 to 2,140 mm; one measured output stands at 43 kW.

Commer served the British market between light van and light lorry and competed directly with Bedford, Austin and the early Ford Transit. The vehicles were built as delivery vans, minibuses and flatbeds for trade and commerce, in several body variants.

For a used example from the 1950s to 1970s, the condition of the chassis and floor panels matters most, as corrosion of the sills and load floor is common. The braking system, steering box and the often simple leaf-spring suspension should be checked for wear; parts are available through specialist clubs and British classic-vehicle dealers, as new parts from the manufacturer no longer exist.

Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Commer (weitere Modelle)

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,060 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,120 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,140 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight3,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Commer KCL 4023 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,140 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Commer KCL 4023?

3,500 kg.

What engine does the Commer KCL 4023 have?

6 cylinders.

When was the Commer KCL 4023 built?

Production years: 1969.

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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