Renault Kerax
The Renault Kerax is a medium- and heavy-duty truck manufactured by Renault Trucks, aimed at the construction industry, and is available as a rigid body or tractor configuration. It was launched in 1997, and underwent a full upgrade in 2006. Production of the Kerax ended in 2013, And 2019, when it was replaced by the C and K range which are powered by Euro VI engines. Military versions, however, are still available.
Specifications
Since 2009 the Kerax is powered by the DXi11 11.1 L 6-cylinder diesel engine which is Euro V compliant, and available in three tuning configurations: /, / and /. There is a choice between a 16-speed manual gearbox, or an automated 12-speed gearbox.Prior to 2009, the Kerax was powered by Euro III DXi11 10.8 L engines producing /, / and /.
Suspension varies depending on model; parabolic on the 26t version, and semi-elliptical for the 32t version. There are three cab options, all of which are wide, but their length varies between and long. The wheelbase can vary between and.
The Kerax is manufactured in the Russian city of Kaluga at the Volvo Trucks factory which opened in 2009.