Renault/izotermy Tim MASTER

The engine has four cylinders and a displacement of 2,299 cm³. With a maximum gross weight of 3,500 kg and an unladen weight of 3,120 kg, the payload comes to only around 380 kg. Length is 7.81 m, wheelbase 4.35 m and width 2.35 m, with a top speed of 176 km/h. Notably, it rides on six wheels rather than the usual four, meaning twin wheels on the rear axle, which give extra stability on heavy, long-bodied vehicles.

At a maximum gross weight of 3,500 kg, the vehicle falls into EU class N1 and can be driven in most European countries on a category B licence. Vehicles in this class are subject to the rules for light commercial vehicles rather than the stricter requirements for trucks above 3.5 t. An insulated body with twin wheels on the rear axle spreads the high unladen weight over a larger contact area, keeping axle loads within the permitted range despite the small remaining payload.

Buying a used example like this means checking two separate areas: the chassis with its engine, gearbox and brakes as on any Master, and the insulated body with its own wiring and seals. Because the remaining payload of only around 380 kg is so tight, every load should be weighed carefully, and the condition of the twin rear wheels and possible moisture in the body's insulation deserve particular attention.