Renault ME Medium Truck
ME 180 . 16

Clutch
Single plate . hydraulic actuation.

Gearbox 4106A
6 forward gears ( fully syncromesh) and 1 reverse gear.

Gearbox: ratio

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

Rev

9.03

5.25

3.10

2.00

1.38

1.00

8.07

Steering:
Integral hydraulic power assistance.

Front Axle: E408
Rear axle: P1141
Double reduction : hypoid hub reduction ( R: 1: 2)
Available ratio: (see performance).

Wheel and Tyers
Tyres: 1000x20 on /road profile. Dual rear disc wheels 20x7.500-10-151 M22.
Spare wheel and tyres supplied loose.

Performance with 1000x20 tyres.
Gearbox 4106 A

Rea0r axle

P1141

Code

56470

56471

Hypoid ratio

14x14

16x41

Final ratio

5.86

5.13

In lowest gear

Max. gradient (16th )%

35

30

Speed at max.rpm

10.2

11.6

In top gear

Power at 90Km/h

173

165

Rpm at 90 Km/h

2750

2400

Speed at max. rpm

92

105

Breaking system
Main brake
Full air braking system . drums front and rear .
Two independent circuits.
Air operated spring brake actuators
Break lining area:
Front: 2600 cm2 –rear 2812 cm2
Total : 5412  cm2

Forward control cab 893e

  • Day cab: with rear and rear quarter side windows.
  • 52 tilt angle , with torsion bar assistance.  
  • Cab treated by cataphoretic anti-rust process.
  • Glove compartment with cover.   
  • Trim on doors and roof.  
  • Two speed windscreen wipers with incorporated washers.  
  • Panoramic laminated wind screen.  
  • Large angle rearview mirrors.  
  • Roof hatch.  
  • Fully adjustable drivers seat.  
  • Dual passengers seat.  
  • Heater and fresh ventilation with variable speed fan.  
  • Fully equipped instrument panel including :  
  • Speedometer with totalizer.  
  • Radio Arial.

Electrical Equipment
24 volts-2 batteries of 12 V –135 Ah.
35 Amp. Alternator.

Chassis Frame
Side members section:
234x70x7 mm
towing pin integrated in front bumper       

suspension
front:
semi-elliptic leaf springs.
Telescopic shock absorbers.

Rear
Semi-elliptic leaf spring.

Fuel Tank:
130 litre tank, mount on right side

standard Equipment
pre-equipped for fuel heater.
Hydraulic jack- tool kit
High –level air intake

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