| Bedford QLD | |
|---|---|
 A QLD on the War & Peace 2010 | |
| Type | GS cargo truck |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom
|
| Service history | |
| Used by | British Armed Forces |
| Wars | World War II |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 7,225 lb (3,277 kg) (empty) 15,400 lb (6,985 kg) (loaded) |
| Length | 5.99 m (19 ft 8 in) |
| Width | 2.26 m (7 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 10 feet / 2.54m |
| Crew | 1 + 11 passengers |
| Armour | none |
| Engine | Bedford, 6-cyl 3,519 cc (214.7 cu in) petrol 72 hp (54 kW) |
| Payload capacity | 3 tons |
| Suspension | Wheel, 4x4 |
| Operational range |
156 mi (250 km) |
The Bedford QLD was the GS (general service) cargo truck version of the QL series of truck, manufactured by Bedford Vehicles, for use by the British Armed Forces in World War II.
History
The Bedford QL was in production from 1941 to 1945. About 52,250 were produced in total. The QLD was the most numerous version in the series.
Variants
- QLB – Bofors gun tractor
- QLR – Signals vehicle
- QLT – Troop carrier
References
Bart Vanderveen (1989) 'Historic Military Vehicles Directory'
External links
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