Renault Kerax
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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.{{Cite web |url=http://trucks.autotrader.co.uk/truck-news-reviews/renault/kerax/renault-kerax-and-premium-lander-2010-truck-review/9c2a746c-b6f5-414e-b72b-62d86e3dfbdd |title=Truck Trader 4 March 2011 |access-date=21 March 2011 |archive-date=22 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722101057/http://trucks.autotrader.co.uk/truck-news-reviews/renault/kerax/renault-kerax-and-premium-lander-2010-truck-review/9c2a746c-b6f5-414e-b72b-62d86e3dfbdd |url-status=dead }} Production of the Kerax ended in 2013, when it was replaced by the C and K range {{cite web|url=http://www.chinatrucks.com/news/2013/0614/article_4619.html |title=Renault Launched All-new EURO VI Trucks |publisher=Chinatrucks.com |accessdate=25 June 2013}} which are powered by Euro VI engines. Military versions, however, are still available.{{cite web |url=http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/en/range/ |title=Range |publisher=Renault Trucks Defense |accessdate=25 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530021207/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/en/range/ |archivedate=30 May 2013 }}
Specifications
Since 2009 the Kerax is powered by the DXi11 11.1 L 6-cylinder diesel engine[http://www.roadtransport.com/ROADTESTSRESULTS/98/2/renault-kerax-highway.html Roadtransport.com] which is Euro V compliant, and available in three tuning configurations: {{convert|380|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}/{{convert|1800|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|430|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}/{{convert|2040|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|460|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}/{{convert|2200|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}}. 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 {{convert|330|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}/{{convert|1650|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|380|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}/{{convert|1850|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|440|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}/{{convert|2000|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}}.
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 {{convert|2300|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} wide, but their length varies between {{convert|1600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|2200|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} long. The wheelbase can vary between {{convert|3200|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and {{convert|6000|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}.
The Kerax is manufactured in the Russian city of Kaluga at the Volvo Trucks factory which opened in 2009.[http://www.just-auto.com/news/volvorenault-truck-plant-construction-starts_id92777.aspx Just-auto.com 17 October 2007]
Mack Defense Kerax 8x8
Mack Trucks sells a rebadged Kerax as a military logistics and tactical truck. The Canadian Army ordered over 1,500 Kerax trucks from 2017 to 2018.{{cite web | url=https://www.todaystrucking.com/canada-places-massive-military-order-with-mack | title = Canada Places Massive Military Order with Mack| date = 16 July 2015}}{{cite web | url=http://dgpaapp.forces.gc.ca/en/defence-capabilities-blueprint/project-details.asp?id=1733 | title = Medium Support Vehicle System - Defence Capabilities Blueprint| date = 30 May 2018}} These vehicles replaced the second half of the Medium Support Vehicle System contract originally awarded to Navistar International for the Navistar 7400.
Dakar Rally
The Kerax is often used in the Dakar Rally as a support vehicle.[http://kenya.renault-trucks.com/news/renault-trucks-and-the-dakar-2011.html Renault Kenya website]
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External links
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