The Renault Range C is the specialist, contraction-focused heavy duty range of trucks from renault Trucks. Launched in 2014 at Euro 6 to replace the Kerax, the range covers both can version from the Range D and the range T – simply given more rugged design features, including higher ground clearance and protection for the lights and under the engine. For more extreme off-road duty cycles, Renault Trucks has the even more ruggedised Range K.
A major supplier of aggregates, Smiths Bletchington, has added their first Tridem to its fleet, a Renault Trucks C440 P8x4*4 Tridem Off Road. Quoting the Tridem’s ability to offer exceptional flexibility to the company’s operations, the vehicle was also selected for the overall performance offered by Renault Trucks. Also joining the new Tridem are two new C440 P8x4 Off Road tippers purchased from Sparks Commercial Services. The new Renault trucks join the 38-strong tipper fleet and mark a significant milestone in Smiths Bletchington’s vehicle replacement programme. With all vehicles in the fleet now Euro 6 compliant, the move enhances the…
Leiths (Scotland) Ltd has added two new C430 8x4 tippers to its Inverness-based subsidiary, A Ross & Sons, opting for Renault Trucks owing to the manufacturer’s comprehensive dealer network coverage, the vehicle specification and proven reliability. Supplied by Renault Trucks Scotland, the C430s, fitted with Aliweld insulated tipper bodies, are additions to the A Ross & Sons mixed tipper fleet. Based out of the company’s Midlairgs Quarry, near Inverness, the vehicles deliver sand, aggregates and asphalt to customers across the North West Highlands from Fort William to Kishorn, Dufftown to the Isle of Skye and all points between. Bob Adamson…
Heavy vehicle recovery specialists don’t tend to buy trucs too frequently. These expensive machines cover few miles so are kept for a long time. This makes the choice of chassis vital, as reliability, durability and dealer support are all vital to the successful operation of the wrecker. With this in mind, Sparrow Recovery has added a Renault Trucks C520 8x4 to its 35-strong mixed fleet. Supplied by Thompson Commercials, this is the first 120 tonne Renault Trucks C520 recovery vehicle currently operating in the UK, and joins a Renault Trucks T520 tractor unit under a low loader and four Renault…
The UK’s first all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer has successfully completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham for Tarmac, marking a significant step on the path to net zero construction. The ‘e-mixer’, created in partnership with Renault Trucks and TVS Interfleet, is the first of its kind to operate anywhere in the UK with zero tailpipe emissions. With the same average capacity as a conventional diesel vehicle, it is expected to save 42 tonnes of CO2 annually, with zero emissions per mile compared to 1.55 kg of CO2 per mile for its fossil fuel equivalent. The mixer forms part…
Renault Trucks is adding two new modules to their Optifleet fleet management solution – “Health” and “Safety”. These are designed to help keep accidents and unplanned truck downtime to a minimum. Optifleet now features five modules, each of which can be activated independently of the others to suit the needs of each operator. The ‘Check’ module monitors and optimises the fuel consumption of hauliers’ trucks, reducing overall CO2 emissions as a result, and analyses their drivers’ eco-driving performance, monitoring for any changes. This module also provides a live view of the battery charge level on electric vehicles. The ‘Map’ module…