Bedford J series truck still in daily use for agricultural purposes at Polemi, Paphos District, Cyprus. 22 July 2010. Ref 1010574
The Bedford J truck was manufactured between 1958 and 1976 and was based on a 9ft 11in wheelbase two ton chassis.
There was a choice of two engines, both made by Bedford, either the 3.52 litre six cylinder petrol engine, or a four cylinder 3.14 litre diesel, that was upgraded to 3.29 litres (200 cu in) in 1960, and again in 1967 to 3.61 litres.
Transmission was via a four speed synchromesh gearbox, to a rear axle carrying double 16 inch wheels. Electrics were 12 volt, and the brakes vacuum hydraulic.
This particular Bedford J truck is in daily use for agricultural purposes around Polemi in Paphos District, Cyprus.
To see more pictures of the Bedford J Truck, go to my album of Old and Rusting Vehicles in Cyprus.
