Renault EG
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 25, 1899 in France |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Trucks, artillery tractors |
The Renault EG is a truck and artillery tractor with all-wheel drive, manufactured by the French company Renault between 1914 and 1919.
History
In 1914, the Renault EG underwent evaluation during French military trials for off-road vehicles. Initially, Renault developed a lighter variant known as the FB but later concentrated efforts on the EG model. The French armed forces commissioned the EG during World War I, leading to large-scale production starting in 1915. By the conclusion of the conflict, roughly 978 units had been produced, with total deliveries to the French military amounting to 1,132. Alongside other vehicles such as the Berliet CBA and Latil TAR, the EG was instrumental in transporting supplies along the Voie Sacrée during the Battle of Verdun. In 1924, the military sought more robust replacements; nevertheless, trials conducted in 1926 revealed no substantial improvements over the EG, prompting Renault to discontinue manufacturing heavy artillery tractors. By October 1939, approximately 635 EG vehicles remained active, most of which were lost in 1940.
Technical details
Powered by an 8.49-litre inline-four engine, the EG delivers between at 1,000 rpm and at 1,400 rpm. The radiator is situated behind the engine block. During the late 1920s, some models received upgrades featuring a more potent 7.8-litre inline-four engine generating . The vehicle incorporates a four-wheel steering mechanism with independent movement for front and rear wheels through two steering gears linked by universal joints to enhance handling. It is equipped with a four-speed transmission controlled via a gear lever. Both front and rear wheels are double cast steel with identical diameters of . The truck can carry a payload of and tow loads up to approximately 15 tonnes. Its wheelbase measures , while its overall width is .