Morris Commercial
Built: 1946-1950 · Series: Other models
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Morris Commercial – other models: trucks from Birmingham outside the named ranges, from the LC-5 and LC-121 to the FFK 140 and NV12/3, 31 to 42 kW, gross weight 3 to 11 tonnes
Morris Commercial was the commercial-vehicle arm of Britain's Morris Motors in Birmingham, building trucks and vans from the 1920s into the 1960s before the brand was absorbed into the British Leyland group. This page gathers the trucks outside the named ranges, including the types LC-5, LC-121, FFK 140 and NV12/3 from various model years and weight classes, ranging from light vans to medium-duty flatbeds.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 31 to 42 kW from four- to six-cylinders of 2,050 to 5,700 cm³, unladen weights from 1,650 to 3,880 kg, gross weights from 3,050 to 11,200 kg, lengths from 4,980 to 6,800 mm and widths from 1,820 to 2,380 mm.
Morris Commercial supplied mainly the British market and the Commonwealth with light and medium commercial vehicles and competed with Bedford, Austin and Commer, before its ranges were gradually replaced by Leyland and Bedford models after the merger into British Leyland; individual types remained in service in overseas markets into the 1980s, particularly in India and East Africa.
On these vintage commercial vehicles, rust on cab and frame, engine and clutch condition, brakes and the availability of parts count, which for this age class run mainly through specialists in British classics and historic-vehicle clubs; for such rare models, documented provenance also matters.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Morris Commercial (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 31 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,050 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,980 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,820 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,910 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,700 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,050 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.2 kW/t (31 kW / 1.7 t)
Stronger than 0% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,424 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Morris Commercial have?
The Morris Commercial delivers 31 kW.
How much does the Morris Commercial weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,700 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Morris Commercial?
3,050 kg.
What engine does the Morris Commercial have?
4 cylinders, 2,050 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Morris Commercial?
4,980 mm × 1,820 mm.
When was the Morris Commercial built?
Production years: 1946-1950.
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 13 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; 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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