Supplied by dealer Diamond Trucks, the Range T520 High 6x2 TML has a DTI 13-litre engine rated at 505bhp and coupled to a 12-speed Optidriver automated transmission system.
Maximum power output is delivered between 1,430 and 1,800rpm, with a maximum torque of 2550Nm available from 1,000 to 1,430rpm.
McCulla chose the vehicle following positive performance from a Range T480 and from six Renault Premiums, which are still going strong on the 100-vehicle fleet.
“Based on the excellent reliability and fuel performance of the Premiums, we decided to trial the Range T for domestic work and the T High for international service,” says Brian Beattie, McCulla’s operations director.
“We are looking at these as seed vehicles; they’re already performing very well on fuel and if this continues we would expect to include Renault Trucks on our list for future vehicle purchases.”