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Midland “Red” Motor Services (BMMO & MROC) BMMO D10 - Specification

Midland “Red” Motor Services (BMMO & MROC)
BMMO D10 — Specification

 
D10: 1st Prototype (F/No: 4943)
D10: 2nd Prototype (F/No: 4944)
Chassis:  BMMO D10 Mk.I BMMO D10 Mk.II
Bodywork:  H43/35F BMMO New as H37/28D BMMO with twin staircase
Rebuilt to H43/34F with single staircase
Engine:  BMMO KL 10½-litre mounted under the floor.
Power Output:  140bhp @ 1,700rpm.
Gearbox:  Self changing gears RV28 type 4-speed semi automatic.
Final Drive:   
Brakes:  Disc brakes, later replaced with drum, at the front and drum brakes from new at the rear.
Suspension:  Rubber suspension: Front Metalistic interleaf rubber mountings (independent - no axle) with telescopic shock absorbers.
Rear Metalastic Toggle Link (4 units) on rear axle also with telescopic dampers.
Length:  30' 0" (9.14m)
Width:  8' 0" (2.44m)
Height:  14' 4½" (4.38m)
Wheelbase:  16' 9" (5.11m)
Weight (unladen):  8 tons 10 cwt. 2 qtr. 8 tons 14 cwt. 1 qtr. when new with twin staircase
8 tons 10 cwt. 2 qtr. after conversion to single staircase
Livery:  BMMO overall red livery from new.