sasyboy 0 Posted October 22, 2004 Has anyone got any pictures of UK Bedford Army trucks I could go on? Current issue. I'm finding it hard to find pictures. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MontyVCB 0 Posted October 22, 2004 its becuase they are not used often anymore, our main 4 tonners now are the leyland models, the beddy wasn't even taken to iraq , and even they are due for replacement, Ford has offer to build a totaly new range of trucks for the british army, ranging from 4 tonners to 8X8s , if u want pics of bedford 4 tonners i would look for 'owners' clubs for military equipment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLiltMon 0 Posted October 22, 2004 Bedford MK 4 Tonner Bedford TL 8 Tonner 4x4 6x6 Bedford MT 4 Tonner (MK with a new cab, made by AWD who bought the Bedford name in the 90's not sure if they are completely new build or just rebuilt MKs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
da12thMonkey 1943 Posted October 22, 2004 Yea, the Bedfords are on the way out, MAN vehicles have been selected to replace the British Army's truck fleet. Not to say you shouldn't make some though, they're good for past scenarios and I'd certainly like to see some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazzer 0 Posted October 23, 2004 MAN vehicles have been selected to replace the British Army's truck fleet. Is there any proof in that? I.E. Any MOD press releases? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfasi 4 Posted October 24, 2004 A press release was sent to Janes..... and has appeared last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
da12thMonkey 1943 Posted October 24, 2004 It's also on MAN ERF's British site and there are a couple of British newssites who are lamenting that the contract was lost by a British company (LDV) in favour of a German one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWIFT88 0 Posted October 25, 2004 Daf i thought the bedfords where being replaced by its similar rival the Leyland DAF *cough theives cough* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tankieboy 0 Posted October 25, 2004 I would like to see a DAF or Beddy 8 ton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazzer 0 Posted October 28, 2004 Ill drink to that. BTW: How long have the DAF's been in service for? I swear we have only recently brought them in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
da12thMonkey 1943 Posted October 28, 2004 IIRC we bought the Leyland/DAF DROPS around 1993 and the 4-tonne GS's around 1994-1995. The MAN vehicles aren't expected to start replacing the current truck fleet until around 2007 so there's a few years left in the Bedfords and DAFs. The DPA's article on the MAN ERF contract Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
