Britannia Export Consultants Ltd has available for sale this rare 1978 Bedford TK570 triple-cab dropside truck, featuring left-hand drive, nine seats and a dependable Bedford 3.6-litre mechanical diesel engine.
This classic Bedford TK is a proper old-school British workhorse, constructed before complicated electronics, computer-controlled injection and modern emissions systems. Its straightforward mechanical design makes it particularly attractive for export buyers seeking a robust truck that can be maintained and repaired using conventional workshop equipment.
Left-Hand-Drive Bedford TK570 for Sale
Finding a surviving Bedford TK570 for sale is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly one with the unusual combination of a left-hand-drive layout, extended triple cab and nine-seat capacity.
The truck is fitted with a practical dropside cargo body and can transport a complete working crew together with tools, equipment, building materials or agricultural supplies.
It is suitable for export to Africa, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets where mechanically simple commercial vehicles continue to be valued for their durability and ease of maintenance.
Bedford TK570 Specifications
Manufacturer: Bedford
Model: TK570
Year: 1978
Steering: Left-hand drive
Cab configuration: Triple cab / crew cab
Seating capacity: 9 seats
Body type: Dropside cargo truck
Gross vehicle weight: 5,690 kg
Net weight: Approximately 2,520 kg
Load capacity: Approximately 3,170 kg
Recorded mileage: 550,465 km
Condition: Used and in good working condition
Bedford 220-65 Diesel Engine
This Bedford TK570 is powered by the original-style Bedford 220-65 diesel engine, a naturally aspirated four-cylinder unit known for its simple and durable mechanical construction.
Engine manufacturer: Bedford
Engine model: Bedford 220-65
Engine capacity: 3,614 cc / 3.6 litres
Engine configuration: Inline four-cylinder diesel
Engine power: 65 bhp / 48 kW
Number of valves: 8 valves
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Fuel system: Mechanical fuel-injection pump
The absence of electronic engine management makes this classic Bedford diesel engine straightforward to diagnose, service and repair. This is an important advantage for operators working in areas where sophisticated diagnostic equipment or modern electronic replacement parts may not be readily available.
Four-Speed Bedford Manual Gearbox
Power is delivered through a traditional Bedford four-speed manual gearbox.
Gearbox manufacturer: Bedford
Gearbox type: Four-speed manual
Number of forward gears: 4
Transmission operation: Manual
The mechanical engine and manual gearbox provide the simple, uncomplicated drivetrain that made Bedford TK trucks popular with commercial operators, local authorities, builders, farmers and public-works departments.
Nine-Seat Triple Cab
One of the most valuable features of this truck is its extended nine-seat triple cab. Unlike a conventional two- or three-seat Bedford TK, this vehicle can transport a larger work crew without requiring a separate personnel vehicle.
The cab arrangement makes the truck particularly suitable for:
- Construction and building companies
- Agricultural and forestry operations
- Municipal and public-works departments
- Road-maintenance teams
- Utility and telecommunications crews
- Civil-engineering contractors
- Rural transport operations
- Fire brigade or support-vehicle conversion
- Classic commercial-vehicle restoration
Bedford Dropside Cargo Body
The fitted dropside body provides convenient access from both sides and the rear, making loading and unloading quicker and easier.
The cargo area can be used to transport:
- Construction materials
- Agricultural products
- Tools and workshop equipment
- Machinery and spare parts
- Timber and forestry materials
- Municipal maintenance equipment
- General commercial cargo
Its traditional ladder chassis, leaf-spring suspension and twin rear wheels provide the rugged construction expected from a classic Bedford commercial truck.
Good Working Condition
This 1978 Bedford TK570 starts, runs and is offered in good working condition. It is fitted with good tyres all round, including the twin rear-wheel arrangement.
The chassis, suspension, wheels, cab and dropside body can be seen in the photographs supplied with the vehicle.
As expected from a working commercial truck manufactured in 1978, the cab has visible exterior corrosion, surface rust and age-related cosmetic wear. The vehicle would benefit from bodywork and cosmetic restoration, but it remains a running and usable classic truck.
Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the vehicle or request additional photographs and videos before purchase.
A Genuine Classic British Workhorse
The Bedford TK was one of Britain’s most recognisable commercial vehicles and served transport companies, builders, farmers, fire brigades, local authorities and public-works departments for decades.
Its forward-control cab, strong chassis and simple diesel power train earned the TK a reputation as a dependable working truck. Many Bedford TK trucks continued operating long after newer vehicles had been withdrawn because their mechanical construction allowed them to be repaired rather than discarded.
This example combines the character of a classic British Bedford truck with the practical benefits of left-hand drive, nine seats and a dropside body.
Worldwide Bedford Truck Export and Shipping
Britannia Export Consultants Ltd specialises in the international sale and export of used trucks, commercial vehicles, machinery and spare parts.
We can assist with:
- International vehicle shipping
- RoRo shipping arrangements
- Container shipping where suitable
- European road transport
- Export customs documentation
- Port delivery and coordination
- Shipping quotations to worldwide destinations
Shipping can be arranged to major ports across West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, the Middle East, Europe and other international destinations.
Popular destinations include Lagos, Tema, Takoradi, Banjul, Freetown, Monrovia, Cotonou, Lomé, Abidjan, Dakar, Bissau, Douala, Libreville, Luanda, Maputo, Walvis Bay, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Djibouti, Alexandria, Aqaba and Jebel Ali.
Buy This 1978 Bedford TK570
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a left-hand-drive 1978 Bedford TK570 triple-cab dropside truck with nine seats, a mechanical 3.6-litre Bedford diesel engine and a 5.7-tonne gross vehicle weight.
Whether required as a practical export truck, crew vehicle, agricultural truck, restoration project or collectible classic commercial vehicle, this Bedford offers a combination that is now extremely difficult to find.
Contact Britannia Export Consultants Ltd today for the selling price, additional photographs, a running video, inspection arrangements or a complete international shipping quotation.
Please include your destination country and nearest seaport when enquiring so that we can calculate the most suitable delivery and export option.
Britannia Export Consultants Ltd
Commercial Vehicle, Truck, Trailer, Machinery & Export Shipping Specialists
📲 WhatsApp: +44 7909 208 772 / +351 91 051 1893
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