What kind of truck was the Bedford RL?

What kind of truck was the Bedford RL?

The Bedford RL was the British military’s main medium lorry ( truck ), built by Bedford, from the mid-1950s until the late 1960s. They superseded the Bedford QL .

Is the Bedford RL used in the New Zealand Army?

Built under licence in New Zealand, the RL served the New Zealand Military in New Zealand and South East Asia. The RL was replaced by the Mercedes Benz UNIMOG Family of Vehicles. The New Zealand Army used the RL GS, Tipper, Recovery and Mobile workshops versions. ^ Army Sustainier Magazine. RNZALR. August 2010. p. 41, Issue 2.

Where are the seats on a Bedford RL?

There are two rows of wooden bench seating along the entire length of the bed, lining along the right and left bed edge. Seat faces inside and each other. Seating compartment provided with rain/sun tarpaulin cover supported by steel-tube frame. Drivers’ cab could seat two (including the driver).

How big is a Bedford RL water tanker?

They were built as 800 gallon water capacity, 4 wheel drive bushfire tankers and designated “State Spare Tankers”. Considerably larger and with greater water capacity than CFA’s standard Bedford, Leyland, BMC, Austin and International brand rural fire attack tankers, they were spread thinly throughout the state to bolster their smaller workmates.

Is the Bedford RL a civilian or military truck?

The Bedford RL was the British military’s main medium lorry (truck), built by Bedford Vehicles, from the mid-1950s until the late 1960s. They superseded the Bedford OY . The Bedford RL was based on on the Bedford SCL, a civilian 7-ton truck. The military version had all wheel drive and bigger wheels to increase ground clearance.

When did the last Bedford RL come out?

The last RL rolled off the production line in the early 1970s, a total of 74,000 being produced. The RL was powered by a 4.9 litres (299.0 cu in) petrol engine producing 110 brake horsepower (82 kW; 112 PS), although some were fitted with diesel engines .

What was the Bedford RL called in Singapore?

The handed-down Bedford and the replacement Mercedes were referred to as the “3-tonner” by Singapore Armed Forces personnel. Lu Sing Ping, SGT, Singapore Armed Forces, 1978.

What kind of engine does a Bedford RL have?

The RL was powered by a 4.9 litres (299.0 cu in) petrol engine producing 110 brake horsepower (82 kW; 112 PS), although some were fitted with diesel engines. Many specialist variants were also built; including recovery vehicles, mobile workshops, radio vans and cable layers. The Green Goddess fire engine was also based on the RL.