Allison Transmission and Renault Trucks introduce fully automatic Kerax to European construction market
French construction services provider, Dhennin Company, has taken delivery of the first Renault Kerax 6x6 with an Allison transmission for electrical distribution and public lighting network duties.
The first Renault Kerax 6x6 equipped with an Allison 4000 Series transmission in France was recently delivered to Dhennin Company. Renault Trucks offers the fully automatic transmission as an option in the Kerax range for customers and vocations demanding the ultimate in durability, comfort and performance. Dhennin is a subsidiary of entreprise générale d’électricité ERS (FAYAT group) and supports the construction of all types of electrification, public lighting and traffic light signalling projects. The trucks often operate at construction sites with intractable entries and challenging off-road terrain. The Kerax 6x6 operated by Dhennin features a crane used to transport materials and tear down or plant concrete electricity pylons in the construction and maintenance of new transportation infrastructure.
Designed to perform under harsh operating conditions, the Renault Kerax is more rugged and robust 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. Modern electronics controls enable the transmission to adapt automatically to various conditions, including drive style, load, gradient and on-/off-road surfaces. This ensures the vehicle operates at its best, regardless of location.
George Rabette, Director of the Dhennin Company, was convinced of the Allison fully automatic transmission’s value after attending a construction demo event. He explains, "The distinct advantage of the Allison automatic transmission on the Renault Kerax is to provide drivers with a real level of comfort. This allows them to concentrate on steering the vehicle instead of manipulating the clutch pedal in order to negotiate the terrain. It is a 2-in-1 vehicle, ideal both for on- and off-road use."
Allison’s expanded presence in global construction reflects the industry’s demand for vehicles that reduce downtime, enhance fuel efficiency and improve profit margins. Trucks fitted with Allison automatics make faster trips, require less maintenance and repair, and achieve higher overall efficiency. “OEM customers like Renault are increasingly aware that automatic transmissions offer the kind of performance and financial benefits their customers are looking for,” says Manlio Alvaro, Allison’s European Marketing Manager. “Collaboration with Renault in the Kerax range demonstrates the need for performance transmissions that can cope with diverse ground conditions – delivering reliability, durability and ease of use to fleets across the globe.”
About the Dhennin Company:
Dhennin Company is a subsidiary of entreprise générale d’électricité ERS (FAYAT group), which provides services to public electricity distribution and public lighting networks, as well as gas, telephone and water companies. The ERS group was taken over by the FAYAT group in April 2010. Working throughout the North West quarter of France with an extensive network of entities, ERS has an annual turnover of 32 million Euro and 230 employees. The Rennes-based Company has been working in electrical engineering for over 20 years, primarily in electrification, public lighting and traffic light signalling for local and regional authorities, electrification companies, EDF and major subcontractors. With offices on all continents and a network of 100 independent subsidiaries, FAYAT employs over 18,000 personnel in the construction and industry sector. A leading French group working within the construction sector, FAYAT has brought its expertise to public and private contractors in the public works, metal construction and electricity sector. Its industrial activities also give it "full liner" status in the haulage equipment sector. Its design and manufacturing arm also produces handling and lifting equipment, as well as sheet metal products, 60% of which are sold abroad.
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully-automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, medium- and heavy-tactical U.S. military vehicles and hybrid-propulsion systems for transit buses. Allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (primarily school and transit), motor homes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (primarily energy and mining) and military vehicles (wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the Allison business is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. and employs approximately 2,750 people. Regional headquarters with dedicated support staff are located in China, The Netherlands, Brazil, India and Japan. With a global presence in 80 countries, Allison has over 1,500 independent distributor and dealer locations. More information about Allison is available at www.allisontransmission.com.
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