Renault AGK
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Renault ADK, Renault ADH, Renault ABF |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Defunct | 1941 |
| Products | Trucks (light to heavy-duty) |
| Parent | Renault |
The Renault AGx series encompassed a variety of trucks ranging from light to heavy-duty, manufactured by the French company Renault between 1937 and 1941. This collection featured both traditional cabin models (AGC, AGT) and forward control types (AGK, AGP, AGR, AGOD, AGLD).
AGS
The AGS was developed as a commercial and military derivative of the Renault Primaquatre, designed to handle a payload capacity of 0.4 tonnes.
AGC
Manufactured from 1938 until 1940, the Renault AGC was a light truck with a conventional cab, capable of transporting up to 1.5 tonnes, succeeding the Renault ADK model. Military configurations included a wheelbase measuring 3760 mm, overall lengths ranging between 5000 and 5680 mm, and a width of 1950 mm. It was equipped with a 2.4-litre inline-four engine generating 44 PS at 2,800 rpm, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The AGC was also produced in van and passenger bus versions seating 12 to 14 individuals.
AGT
Produced from 1937 through 1940, the Renault AGT was a conventional cabin light truck designed for a 2.5-tonne payload, replacing the longer variant of the Renault ADH. Its military specifications included a wheelbase of 4110 mm, length of approximately 6350 mm, and width of 2100 mm. The truck housed a 4-litre inline-six petrol engine delivering 66 PS at 2,800 rpm, coupled with a four-speed manual gearbox.
AGP
The forward control Renault AGP was categorized as a light truck with payload capacities ranging from 2.5 to 3 tonnes. It offered wheelbase options between 2550 and 3080 mm and measured 2350 mm in width. Engine choices consisted of either a 4-litre inline-four petrol or a 4.7-litre inline-four diesel (known as the AGPD), both rated at 65 PS. A four-speed manual transmission was standard.
In 1937, Société Algérienne des Transports Tropicaux (SATT) commissioned an AGP-based coach to serve their trans-Saharan passenger routes, replacing heavier Renault AKGD models. Designed by SATT’s chief Georges Estienne, this streamlined steel-bodied coach stretched to 7060 mm in length, featured an 85 PS petrol engine, and accommodated seven passengers.
The AGP saw limited deployment in military roles; notably, some diesel-powered AGPD units were procured by Chinese forces.
AGR
The forward control Renault AGR was produced from 1937 to 1941 as a medium-duty truck with a payload capacity of 3.5 tonnes. Military versions shared the same wheelbase, with overall dimensions including length and width measurements consistent across models. It utilized a 4-litre inline-four engine delivering power at 2,200 rpm and was available in a gasifier-equipped variant. Powertrain components included a four-speed manual transmission.
AGK
Launched in late 1937 and manufactured until 1940, the forward control Renault AGK replaced the earlier Renault ABF from 1935. It offered payload capacities between five and six and a half tonnes. Military variants commonly had specific wheelbase lengths with overall dimensions including length and width tailored for various applications. Different versions encompassed the multipurpose TTN models (30-31 and TTN 39), tanker units, and mobile workshops—each varying in length and width specifications.
For commercial use, the AGK was available in multiple configurations such as van bodies, flatbeds, tippers, and cab-only chassis with wheelbases spanning several options.
All AGK trucks were powered by a 5.9-litre inline-four petrol engine producing horsepower at 2,000 rpm in civilian models. The diesel-powered AGKD variant featured an enlarged inline-four engine displacing 8.4 litres. Both utilized four-speed manual gearboxes.
By the year 1937, the Renault ZP bus and coach line adopted the cabin design from the AGK series.
Heavier models
The Renault AGLD and AGOD represent the brand's heavier truck lineup; the AGOD model was manufactured between 1937 and 1939, offering an 8-tonne load capacity. It is equipped with a 12.5-litre inline-six diesel engine producing power at 1,500 rpm. The wheelbase options varied from to , with overall lengths spanning from to , and a consistent width of . This model utilized a 5-speed manual transmission. The AGOD was versatile, functioning both as a conventional truck and fitted with coach bodywork for the Compagnie Générale Transsharienne's trans-Saharan transportation routes.
Additional Renault heavy-duty vehicles powered by the 12.5-litre engine
During the 1936 Paris Salon, Renault unveiled multiple forward-control vehicles for the 1937 lineup, all featuring the 12.5-litre diesel engine paired with 5-speed gearboxes: including the ADS, ADT, AFKD, and AEMD models.
The AFKD was a six-wheeled truck designed to carry a 10-tonne payload and was equipped with servomechanical/air braking systems. In 1939, it was succeeded by the Renault AIB, which incorporated air brakes and a smaller 5.9-litre engine delivering . The AEMD served as a coach or bus accommodating up to 43 passengers. Its market introduction was postponed until November 1937, at which point it had been upgraded to a 15.7-litre inline-six diesel engine generating . By 1939, the passenger capacity of the AEMD increased to 51 before production ceased later that same year.