Morris 2 AXLE RIGED
Built: 1962-1962 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1962
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Morris – other models: collective page of the British brand's commercial and light-van models outside the named ranges, from the J4 van and Mini pick-up to Morris Commercial types, 22 to 32 kW, 845 to 3,519 cm³
This page gathers Morris commercial vehicles the register could not assign to a named range, from small vans on the Mini platform such as the Mini 850 Pick Up and Mini Moke to the larger J and J4 vans from the Morris Commercial division. Morris Motors was founded in 1912 by William Morris in Oxford, became part of the British Motor Corporation in 1952 and of the British Leyland group from 1968; the brand itself was discontinued in 1984. The Morris Commercial C8 included in the model list was a gun tractor built during the Second World War for the British Army, while the J and J4 types were produced as civilian vans into the 1960s.
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The register lists 37 versions here with 22 to 32 kW from four- to six-cylinder engines of 845 to 3,519 cm³, kerb weights of 550 to 2,743 kg, gross vehicle weights of 870 to 3,500 kg, lengths of 3,050 to 5,000 mm and widths of 1,350 to 2,120 mm.
Morris commercial vehicles competed directly in Britain with Austin, Bedford and Commer, serving as vans for trade and craft businesses as well as, in the case of the C8, military use. After the merger into British Leyland, many Morris Commercial types were replaced by shared BMC and Leyland ranges, which makes Morris Commercial vehicles sought-after classics today.
On these historic vehicles, key checks include frame and floor corrosion, the condition of the leaf springs and often simple drum brakes, and the sealing of the cab and load area. On military vehicles such as the C8, the drivetrain and four-wheel-drive system should be assessed separately. Spare parts are mostly available only through specialist classic and military vehicle dealers and clubs, as no new parts are supplied by the manufacturer any more.
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,560 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,170 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 841 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,200 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Morris 2 AXLE RIGED weigh?
The unladen weight is 841 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Morris 2 AXLE RIGED?
1,200 kg.
What engine does the Morris 2 AXLE RIGED have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Morris 2 AXLE RIGED built?
Production years: 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.
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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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Other models in this series
1/4 TON PICK UP
1/4 TON VAN
1000 QUARTER TON VAN
1000 SUPER
2-AXLE-RIGID BODY
200-J4 VAN/2190
250-JUM-VAN/2900
2ov 2050cm3
350 EA
3ov 845cm3
6 CWT VAN
6CWT
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Van in 3D section
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