Renault AGT
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Renault ADK, Renault ADH, Renault ABF |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Defunct | 1941 |
| Successor | None |
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt , France |
| Products | Light to heavy-duty trucks |
| Parent | Renault |
The Renault AGx series encompassed a variety of light to heavy-duty trucks manufactured by the French company Renault between 1937 and 1941. This collection included both conventional-cab models such as the AGC and AGT, alongside forward-control variants including the AGK, AGP, AGR, AGOD, and AGLD.
AGS
The AGS represented a commercial and military adaptation of the Renault Primaquatre, designed to carry a payload of 0.4 tonnes.
AGC
Manufactured from 1938 until 1940, the Renault AGC was a light truck featuring a traditional cabin layout and a 1.5-tonne load capacity, succeeding the Renault ADK model. Military configurations featured a wheelbase measuring 3,760 mm, overall lengths between 5,000 and 5,680 mm, and a width of 1,950 mm. It was powered by a 2.4-litre inline-four engine producing 44 PS at 2,800 rpm and paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The AGC was also available in van format and as a bus accommodating 12 to 14 passengers.
AGT
The Renault AGT, produced from 1937 through 1940, was a light truck with a conventional cab design capable of transporting up to 2.5 tonnes, replacing the extended version of the Renault ADH. Its military specification included a standard wheelbase of 4,110 mm, an overall length of 6,350 mm, and width measuring 2,100 mm. Under the hood was a 4-litre inline-six petrol engine delivering 66 PS at 2,800 rpm, mated to a four-speed manual gearbox.
AGP
The forward-control Renault AGP was designed to handle payloads ranging from 2.5 to 3 tonnes, featuring wheelbases varying between 2,550 and 3,080 mm and a width of 2,350 mm. It came with two engine options: a petrol inline-four of 4 litres and a diesel inline-four of 4.7 litres (known as the AGPD), both rated at 65 PS. Power was transmitted through a four-speed manual transmission.
In 1937, Société Algérienne des Transports Tropicaux (SATT) commissioned an AGP-based coach for its trans-Saharan passenger route to replace the heavier Renault AKGD models. Developed under Georges Estienne’s direction, this vehicle sported streamlined steel bodywork stretching 7,060 mm in length and was equipped with an 85 PS petrol engine seating seven passengers.
While its military deployment was limited, several AGPD diesel units were acquired by Chinese forces.
AGR
Produced from 1937 to 1941, the forward-control Renault AGR served as a medium-duty truck with a payload capacity of 3.5 tonnes. The predominant military variant featured specific wheelbase, length, and width dimensions. It utilized a 4-litre inline-four engine producing power at 2,200 rpm; a version equipped with a gasifier system was also available. A four-speed manual transmission was standard.
AGK
Launched in late 1937 and manufactured until 1940, the forward-control Renault AGK succeeded the ABF model introduced in 1935. This truck supported payloads between five and 6.5 tonnes. The main military configuration had defined wheelbase, length, and width measurements. Additional variants included the TTN models (30-31 and 39) with varying lengths, as well as tanker and mobile workshop versions with specific dimensions.
For civilian use, the AGK was offered in multiple body styles such as van, flatbed, tipper, and cabin-only formats with wheelbases spanning various lengths. All models were powered by a 5.9-litre inline-four petrol engine delivering power at 2,000 rpm for civilian versions. A diesel variant known as the AGKD featured an enlarged inline-four engine of 8.4 litres. Powertrain configuration included a four-speed manual gearbox.
By the year 1937, the design of the Renault ZP bus/coach incorporated the cabin style developed for the AGK model.
Heavy-duty variants
The Renault AGLD and AGOD represent the brand's range of heavy-duty trucks. Manufactured from 1937 until 1939, the AGOD model provided an 8-ton payload capacity and was equipped with a 12.5-litre inline-six diesel engine delivering power at 1,500 rpm. Its wheelbase extended between and , with overall length spanning from to , and a width measuring . This model was fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission. The AGOD was utilized both as a cargo truck and as a coach for the Compagnie Générale Transsharienne’s trans-Saharan transportation operations.
Additional Renault heavy vehicles utilizing the 12.5-litre powerplant
At the 1936 Paris Salon, Renault unveiled various forward-control models slated for 1937, all powered by the 12.5-litre diesel engine paired with 5-speed gearboxes: these included the ADS, ADT, AFKD, and AEMD.
Among them, the AFKD was a six-wheeled truck capable of carrying 10 tonnes, featuring servomechanical and air braking systems. In 1939, it was succeeded by the Renault AIB, which incorporated air brakes and was powered by a 5.9-litre engine producing . 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 . For the 1939 model year, the AEMD's seating capacity was expanded to hold 51 passengers before production ceased later that same year.