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T X-64: Out with the old, in with the new RENAULT TRUCKS LOGISTICS AND LIGHT CONSTRUCTION WORKHORSE T X-64 NOW AVAILABLE IN THE REGION Renault Trucks is expanding its “re-made in France” truck range in the Middle East and Africa which the launch of the new custom-built model, the Renault Trucks T X-64. The new model is set to appeal to customers looking for cost-efficient trucks that feature European quality, and deliver an optimised total cost of ownership and standard warranty, the firm said in a statement. It added: “The Renault Trucks T X-64, is produced in a specialised conversion workshop at the Bourgen-Bresse manufacturing site in France”. The vehicle is converted using rigorous industrial processes and is specifically intended for customers operating in Africa and
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the Middle East. Its high ground clearance makes it ideal for light construction, logistic or petroleum transportation, while its T cab maximises the driver’s comfort” The launch follows the recent successful introductions of other custom-built models the X-Road and the X-Port to the region. Alex Vosselman, Used Trucks Director of Renault Trucks Middle East, added: “These models enjoyed exceptionally high demand in GCC markets. Our Used Trucks are now well established, so we are very confident that the new T X-64 will follow in these footsteps and reinforce the brand’s growing reputation across the region.
“We are also simultaneously launching a 24 months warranty combined with a 24 months service contract on the X-Port, X-Road and X-64 to emphasise on the Total Cost of Ownership and quality of our Used Renault trucks.” Used Trucks Factory conversions use recently used trucks that have been rigorously selected and subjected to over 200-point inspections. Each conversion has been specifically studied by design and quality engineers. The industrial manufacturing and quality control processes meet a level of requirements comparable to those applied in the manufacture of new vehicles.
Renault Trucks’ Export models have been in high demand in the GCC – the T X-64 has explicitly been prepared for the region’s markets, with its reinforced chassis and other specifications. The option of hub reduction allows drivers to operate either on-road on rough conditions, making the T X-64 ideal for tackling the region’s most challenging terrain. With a change of stringers, suspensions, axles and conversion of the power train, the Renault Trucks T X-64 includes over 50% of new original parts. It is fitted with a new ultra-robust reinforced 6x4 300 mm chassis with a three-axle profile, allowing a load of 8 tons on the front axle and
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