Britannia Export Consultants Ltd has available for sale this 1994 Renault R385 Major 4x2 tractor unit, powered by the famous 385 HP Renault diesel engine and equipped with an 18 speed manual gearbox, hub reduction rear axle and complete hydraulic wet kit for tipping trailers.
With 854,511 km, this is an old school heavy duty Renault tractor unit aimed particularly at export buyers, tipper operators, construction companies, quarry operators and African transport markets looking for a straightforward mechanical truck without the complicated emissions systems found on modern Euro 5 and Euro 6 vehicles.
The truck is located in Portugal and can be transported and shipped worldwide by Britannia Export Consultants Ltd.
Renault R385 Major – Technical Specification
Make: Renault
Model: R385 Major / R385 TI
Year: 1994
Mileage: 854,511 km
Configuration: 4x2
Steering: Left Hand Drive – LHD
Power: 385 HP / 283 kW
Engine: Renault MIDR 06.35.40 ACE
Capacity: 12,024 cc / 12.0 litres
Cylinders: 6 cylinder inline
Valves: 12 valves
Fuel: Diesel
Gearbox: Renault B18
Transmission: 18 speed manual
Rear axle: Hub reduction
Front suspension: Steel / leaf spring
Rear suspension: Air
PTO: Yes
Hydraulic system: Tipping trailer hydraulic wet kit
Fifth wheel: Yes
Location: Portugal
385HP Renault MIDR 12 Litres Diesel Engine
At the heart of this Renault R385 is the Renault MIDR 06.35.40 ACE 12 litres six cylinder turbo diesel engine, producing approximately 385 HP.
This generation of Renault heavy truck comes from an era before the increasingly complex exhaust after treatment systems used on modern commercial vehicles.
For export operators working in areas where access to sophisticated diagnostic equipment and modern emissions-system components can be limited, an older mechanical heavy truck can remain particularly attractive.
Renault B18 18-Speed Manual Gearbox
This Renault R385 is fitted with a Renault B18 manual transmission with 18 forward speeds.
For buyers specifically searching for a manual Renault tractor unit for export, this is one of the truck's major selling points.
Combined with the 385 HP engine and hub reduction rear axle, the manual transmission provides a traditional heavy duty drivetrain suitable for demanding commercial work.
Hub Reduction Rear Axle
This is not simply a standard motorway specification 4x2 tractor unit.
The R385 is equipped with a hub reduction rear axle, an important feature for buyers intending to operate a tractor unit with heavy loads or under demanding road and site conditions.
Searches for hub reduction tractor units for sale, Renault hub reduction trucks, heavy duty tractor units for Africa and manual tractor units for export are exactly where this R385 becomes particularly interesting.
Hydraulic Kit for Tipping Trailer
The truck is already equipped with a PTO and hydraulic wet kit for tipping semi-trailers.
This makes the Renault suitable for operators working with tipper trailers carrying aggregate, sand, stone, agricultural products, scrap, construction materials and other bulk cargo.
Instead of purchasing a standard tractor and subsequently installing a PTO, hydraulic oil tank and tipping system, the equipment is already fitted to this vehicle.
Ideal for:
Tipper trailers • Construction transport • Quarry work • Aggregate transport • Agricultural haulage • Scrap transport • Heavy-duty export applications
Front Spring and Rear Air Suspension
The Renault has steel/leaf spring front suspension with rear air suspension.
This gives the truck the durability of a sprung front axle together with the advantages of rear air suspension for normal tractor unit operation.
The rear axle retains the particularly desirable hub reduction final drive.
Renault R385 for Sale for Export to Nigeria
Britannia Export Consultants specialises in exporting European trucks and machinery to international markets.
For buyers searching online for a Renault R385 for sale in Europe, Renault Major for sale Nigeria, Renault tractor unit for sale Lagos, 385HP tractor head for Nigeria or hub reduction tractor unit for Africa, we can provide both the vehicle and international transport solution.
Shipping can be arranged towards Lagos / Tin Can Island, Nigeria, subject to current shipping line acceptance and Nigerian import requirements.
Renault R385 for Ghana, Senegal and West Africa
International transport and shipping enquiries are also welcome for buyers in Ghana, Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Benin, Togo and other West African markets.
Britannia Export Consultants can coordinate collection, European transport, export arrangements and international shipping depending on the buyer's destination.
We also handle truck and machinery exports towards Angola, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya and other worldwide destinations.
Old-School Renault Heavy Truck for Export
Modern tractor units offer excellent performance and efficiency, but they also incorporate increasingly sophisticated electronics and emissions control systems.
This 1994 Renault R385 represents a very different generation of European heavy truck:
12 litres engine. 385 HP. Manual gearbox. Hub reduction. PTO. Tipper hydraulics.
For the right operator, that simple specification is exactly the attraction.
The truck is not being marketed as a restored collector vehicle. It is a used working tractor unit offered for commercial sale and export, with age related cosmetic wear visible in the photographs.
Buy a Renault R385 Tractor Unit From Portugal
Britannia Export Consultants Ltd can assist international customers who want to purchase this truck and arrange its onward movement.
We specialise in European truck transport, machinery transport, RoRo shipping and complicated export routes, including vehicles located away from Europe's principal shipping ports.
Already purchased another Renault, Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF or Iveco elsewhere in Europe?
Contact us with the vehicle location, dimensions and destination port for a transport and shipping quotation.
1994 Renault R385 Major 4x2 – FOR SALE
1994 Renault R385 Major / R385 TI
854,511 km
385 HP
12.0 litres 6 cylinder Renault diesel
18-speed manual gearbox
Hub reduction rear axle
Front spring suspension
Rear air suspension
PTO + hydraulic tipping kit
Left Hand Drive
Located in Portugal
Worldwide export and shipping assistance available.
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