RUGGED. TENACIOUS. VERSATILE. POWERFUL. ‘Engineered into the M1120 sover ‘The M1126 srugued...tocope _Beilford 5.4/105TD Red Series forty vears experience by Bedford with the most arduous terrains. turbocharged diese to supply all ofbuilding4 x4 vehiclestomeet —Ttistenacions,,.no matierhow the pawer required to master the most stringent specications treacherous the ground conditions, whatever task it undertakes. fall—those of military vehicles. Its supremely versatle. (Petrol models, and naturally- ‘The M1120 itself was orginally satisyingan almost unlimited aspirated diesel variants, are also designed tosatisiy miliary needs, range of eniollroad operational _ available for certain markels or and all the benefits of tat requirements. And ithas the Applications) ddemanting specification carry With ts choice of wheelbases ‘through to the ewillan variants, (8.50mand3.96m)and gross ‘weighls0.65 tonnes with reatwhees TLIB tonnes wit rin fears) the MiISDis¢he deal ‘ehieiefora muldtude of aes ‘noble workshops ankers ime Spreaders ipperstdumpes shila tender, recovery re dagen ap ater AS‘weights (0,65 tonnes with single reat wheels; 1L18 tonnes with twin rears) the M1120 is the ideal Vehicle fora multitude of uses, mobile workshops, tankers, ime Spreaders, tippersidumpers, airfield fire tenders, recovery Vehicles, mobile cranes, and many, ‘Whatever the tasks, and ‘whatever the conditions, the M1120 will handle them all—efficlently ‘and most effectively —as ithas proved all over the world Tough tasks, which the M1120 takes in tssiride, do not mean spartan conditions for the driver or passenger Bedford's walke-through tab is renowned forits driver appeal, with features ike: wide- opening doors. excellent all-round vision, and eomfort-contoured seating (with fore and aft, height and backrest angle adjusiment for the driver). ll controlsare within easy reach— including the 4-wheel driveselector levers, adjacent to the driver's seat—and full instrumentation is read at-a-glance through a two-spoke sot-eel steering wheelTOUGH. FLEXIBLE. THOROUGHLY CAPABLE. Off-road performance demands.a chassis which combines great strength with torsional flexibility. ‘The M1120 meets these requirements, with capacity to spare. Its flat-opped ‘ladder’ frame (which simplifies body mounting) ismade of high-strength, low-alloy steel. Phe deep channel ssidemembers are braced by alligator jaw’ intermediate crossmembers which spread stresses and ensure flexibility Inverted Lsection fitch plates are fitted to short wheelbase models, providing extra strength where Its most needed. Cold-squeezs riveting is employed for frame assembly, which enables the frame to flex without distortion or Joosening—especially important in vehicles working in tough off-road conditions, Rough ground demands bounce resisting suspension. The M1120's springing is tough, with deep movement but firm damping, Rubber-bushed, maintenance-free. semielliptic springs are fitted all round; nine leaves at the front eight main leaves plus six helper leaves at the rear. Double-acting, telescopic shock absorbers, front and rear,are standard. Suspension ccheck links are fitted for positive axle travel control in extreme conditions. ‘The M1120's brakes are big in lining area and powerful in performance. The system is dual alr-hydraulic, providing independent circuits for service and secondary braking, with a tandem master-cylinder. All models havea triple pressure protection valve which ensures that, in the event of a fall in pressure in one system, alr pressure is mainiained in remaining one. The parking brake . Spherical tube-end front axle ort is spring-actuated on the rear ‘drums, with air pressure release, ‘The proven four-speed gearbox has synchromesh on all gears except first and reverse. The ‘two-speed transfer box isa rugged constant-mesh unit, which enables changes to be made without stopping the vehicle. Four-wheel drive can be in either high ratio Interchangeable front and rear diferent, (1:2) or low ratio (2:1)—or rear wheel drive only can be selected, high ratio, for on-road operation. ‘The differential and hypold gear assemblies in the front and rear axles are interchangeable, greatly simplifying parts stocking and servicing. Both have the drive pinion straddie-mounted between Massive drum brakes all round,large, double-row taper roller bearings to withstand gruelling punishment. “Totally enclosed swivel joints at the front axle tube ends keep out dirt, and allow all steering and braking stresses to be absorbed. ‘The forward-control layout produces optimum weight distributionand Minimum front and rear overhang, available to Suit every typeof and ample ground clearance. give terrain, whetherthe need isfor _excellentapproach and departure ‘maximum traction on loose angles. as well as the ability to Surfaces or good flotation on soft negotiate severe ridges and Tnud. Lateral stability oneross obstacles without grounding the slopes is assured by an. axles of chassis, Worm and sector exceptionally wide track and steering (power-assistance optional) outrigged spring hangers. fives great ease of manoeuvring. ‘The all-steel cab is thoroughly treated against corrosion and is painted by one of the most modern processes in the world. There isa Choice of six colour finishes, included in the vehicle price. d-speed sychromesh gearbox5,4/1057D Red Series ‘Turbocharged Diesel Developed from the naturally aspirated Bedford 5.4 litre engine, which hasan enviable record of reliability under the most arduous ‘operating conditions world-wide, the turbocharged variant has additional features to further enhance durability and reliability. ‘This Red Series 5.4/105TD engine 4,9/115P Petrol For special application vehicles, which may call for rapid acceleration and high speed—or markets where diesel fuel or expertise may not be available =the M1120 can be specified with the Bedford 4,9/115P engine, This shxcylinder world-proven unit develops 84.5 kW (113.3 bhp) at 3 200revimin, with torque of 303 Nm (223.5 Ibf.ft) at 1 200 rewmin (net installed figures to DIN 70020), develops 80.1 kW (1073 bhp) at 2.600 revimin, with torque of 843 Nm (252.8 Ibf,fi) at 1 200 revimin (net installed figures to BS Au I41a). Bedford M1120s now have more power through turbo: charging, in addition to the other proven features which have won these rugged 44 vehicles a legendary reputation. ‘Turbocharging boosts output without any increase in engine size or significant alteration in weight, ‘Turbo diesels are cleaner and quieter—with increased power and lower fuel consumption than ‘equivalent capacity, naturally aspirated engines. Naturally aspirated 5.4 litre or 8.2 litre diesel engines can be supplied, tospecial order. for non-EEC markets, 5,4/105TD Turbocharged Diesel ‘Type: In-line. overhead valve, Brclinder divet injection. lurbocharged Displacement: 5 407em* (330%) Compression ratio: 16.1 Bore: 108-20 (4.05%) Stroke: 107 1m ¢4.25in) 4,9/115P Petrol ‘Type: n-ne, overhead valve. Geylinder Displacemes Compression rat Borer 98 4mn (3.87519) Stroke: 107.9 (4.231n)UNSURPASSED SUPPORT care tek deataere ocsied strategically throughout the United Kingdom: you never have to travel far to reach one—and they are on call 24 hours a day. And Bedford dealers, with thelr highly- qualified Bedford Transport ‘Specialists, are uniquely placed to advis@you! on every aspect of truck ‘operation. ‘Computer-controlled, low-cost replacement parts service, factory- tained mechanics and factory recommended toolsand ‘equipment all combine to provide ‘unsurpassed, comprehensive service. And Bedford service is available on the Continent as vwellin every country in which you operate. So even when your Vehicles travel abroad, you're never ‘without GM paris and service backing, ‘Unlimited Mileage Warranty ‘The Bedford M1120 iscovered.(or full material and labour costs. by Bedford's 12 month, unlimited mileage warranty. Bedford's "Commercial Cover" scheme offers a low-cost extended 2or3 year warranty in the UK. Each certificate is individually insured at Lloyds, ‘The system is designed to give Bedford owners peace of mind in the event ofa breakdown. Tow- charges, replacement vehicles, comprehensive cover are all features of the scheme, and there is ‘no limit to the number of claims, ‘which can be made. The entire cover isalso ‘transferable upon the sale of the vehiele, enhancing residual value. Your Bedford dealer will be pleased ‘to supply full details. Master Hire commercial vehicle. like any ‘other form of capital investment, does not need ta be owned before it ‘ean be used. Vehicle leasingcan ‘makea major contribution towards business earnings...and that is where the Vauxhall-Opel- Bedford Mastef Hire system can be especially helpful, “Master Hire leases can be run for up to 5 years on Bedford trucks (ith separate leases for bodywork Mrequired) and they are extremely exible; with maintenance included or excluded: with or without replacement vehicle facilites: plus finance leases which Published by Redford Commercial Vehicles, Vauxhall Motors Limited. Luton. nga. ‘BIBX2026/10/82, Printed in England. prime en Angleterre “The Company howe er reerves th iit wie poserving he cacnil crated of ‘hemos esenbed and usted tein nay te moans anes ‘dsentod or orany oer reason efaconetructonal or operational nt ‘amortize the vehicle during the lease period, ‘A Master Hire lease can be arranged at any one of the Master Hire truck dealers strategically located in the U.K. And, frrespective of where the lease is arranged, you can have your servicing experily carried out by any Bedford truck dealer anywhere in Great Britain. ‘Transport-tuned Insurance Whether you run one vehicle ora lee, Bedford offers insurance tuned to transport requirements. For the small operators, who, provide ite bulk of transport services, there is Bedford (Cover—with keen premiums that ‘nelude £5000 personal accident cover for the driver third-party ‘cover tp to £500 000, minimum ‘delay in starting repairs and an ‘optional loss-of-se insurance. Forleets of 15 vehicles or more, there is Bedford's 15 + Plan. This also features cover wider than usual, plus builtin rebates right from the start for fleets with improved claims experience. What ig more, premium payments can bbemade by interest free instalments,