The first Renault Kerax 6x6 equipped with an Allison 4000 Series transmission was recently delivered to Dhennin Company in France.
Dhennin is involved in the electrical construction industry, and director George Rabette says that the trucks often operate at sites with difficult entrances and off-road terrain.
Hence his choice of the Renault Kerax with an Allison transmission. Allison's torque converter technology improves vehicle performance on extreme grades by multiplying the engine torque and continuously transferring it to the driving wheels.
"The distinct advantage of the Allison transmission on the Kerax is that it provides drivers with a real level of comfort," states Rabette.
"This allows them to concentrate on steering the vehicle, instead of manipulating the clutch pedal to negotiate the terrain," he continues. "It is a 2-in-1 vehicle, ideal both for on- and off-road use."
Dhennin's new Kerax 6x6 has been specified with a multi-functioning crane designed for construction and maintenance of new transportation infrastructure.
Renault Trucks offers the fully automatic transmission as an option in the Kerax range for customers demanding the ultimate in durability, comfort and performance.
