The Pole King

Bedford made trucks from about 1931 until the final buy out to Marshall SPV in 1999. Bedfords were exported all over the world, but today only the spare parts are sourced from the UK.

The kit takes its name from the manufacturer, The King Trunk Equipment Co. Ltd., which is now trading as www.kingtrailers.co.uk

The unit is mounted on the reinforced chassis of a short wheelbase Bedford vehicle, equipped with power steering and braking. The vehicle cab has seating for two passengers and the driver.

Photo: The Bedford Pole King © David Cott

Introduction

These versions were fitted to Bedford RSHC5 4 x 4 chassis:

Simon Polecat

King Tele Lect Mk 1

These versions were fitted to Bedford ERT 2 (KHMC 70) chassis:

King Mk II

King Mk III

Dobson (McCabe- Powers)

	Fully loaded with telegraph poles... Bedford GPU 327Y Photo: The Bedford Pole King © David Cott

B214 JPL at Amberley Museum

Photos: Bedford Pole King B214 JPL at Amberley Museum © LSA April 2008

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