The Bedford M series was a commercial vehicle chassis, the first variants of which were made in 1939. It is a normal control 4 wheel chassis designed to carry loads of 2-3 tons. There were two wheelbase lengths offered -- 10' 0" or 11' 11" -- and each was fitted with the standard 6 cylinder 27.34hp petrol engine.
A 4 speed gearbox with single dry plate clutch delivered power to a floating rear axle with spiral bevel final drive. Brakes were Lockheed hydraulic type and servo assisted operating on all four wheels.
Seven variants of the M series chassis were offered. Their designations were:
MS - short (10'0") wheelbase
* MSZ : chassis only
* MSC : chassis and cab
* MSD : dropside lorry
* MST : end tipper
ML - long (11'11") wheelbase
* MLZ : chassis only
* MLC : chassis and cab
* MLD : dropside lorry
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