The Renault Kerax is a medium- and heavy-duty truck manufactured by

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, 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, when it was replaced by the C and K range which are powered by

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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

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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

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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

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at the

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factory which opened in 2009.

Mack Defense Kerax 8x8

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sells a rebadged Kerax as a military logistics and tactical truck. The

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ordered over 1,500 Kerax trucks from 2017 to 2018. These vehicles replaced the second half of the

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contract originally awarded to

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for the Navistar 7400.

Dakar Rally

The Kerax is often used in the

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as a support vehicle.Renault Kenya website
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References

External links

Renault Kerax brochure
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