The classic 'work horse' KD was the drop sided variant of the K range of vehicles introduced be Bedford in 1939. The 6 cylinder engine of 3579cc developed 72bhp ans was driven through a 4 speed (and reverse gearbox). The KD could carry a payload of 2183 kgs and the all-up weight was a considerable 4062 kgs.

Bedford Trucks were built from 1939 to 1951 in Luton. Bedford was part of the American General Motors and developed a series of trucks and buses before the Second World War. Bedford produced many of these trucks for the British Army. Many of these trucks were left behind near Dunkirk in 1940. Despite the fact that the engines were disabled, many were refurbished by the Germans and used in the war.

Scale: 1:46

George Farrar, Yorkshire Stone

Code 2 Models

Paraffine; Dropside Tanker (M.I.C.A 7th Convention - 1999)

Code 3 Models

William Moss & Sons Ltd.