Road Tests: Renault Kerax Highway

Model

Renault Kerax Highway

Chassis Configuration:	8x4, RWD
Design GVW:	32,000kg
Design GCW:	34,500kg

Engine

Renault Renault dCi Euro 3 charge-cooled DI turbo diesel, common rail fuel injection, electronic engine management

Fuel type:	Diesel / DERV
Cylinders:	6
Bore/Stroke:	123 x 156mm
Capacity:	11.1 litres
Compression Ratio:	17.0:1
Maximum net power:	357hp(266kW) at 1,900rpm
Maximum net torque:	1,670Nm(1,232lbft) at 1,050-1,400rpm

Transmission

Manual ZF 16S 151 fully synchromesh overdrive box with Hydrocar S84C gearbox-mounted power take off -1-speed Manual

Ratios:	13.80-0.84:1
Final Drive:	Hypoid-reduction PMR2140EL rear bogie with inter-axle diff-locks 4.1:1

Chassis

Side-member sections

Braking:	Two independent circuits; drums all round with load sensing valve and ABS
Steering:	Integral hydraulic power assistance
Suspension:	Front, parabolic leaf springs with anti-roll bar and telescopic absorbers; rear, rubber
Wheels and tyres:	22.5in steel disc wheels with Michelin 295/80 R22.5 XZE1/XDE1 tyres
Fuel tank:	300 litres
Eletrical system:	24V Earth Return System
Axle design weights:	Axle 1: 7,100kg Axle 2: 14,200kg Axle 3: 19,000kg

Dimensions

Wheelbase:	5,470mm
Cab width:	2,500mm
Cab length:	2,465mm
Front overhang:	1,465mm
Cab floor height:	1,390mm