Renault 280 DXi Premium
Built: 2008 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
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Renault trucks over 12 tonnes (class N3) – collective page from the old Renault C-series through AE/Major to the modern D-series: 246 records, 144 to 390 kW, gross weights up to 53 tonnes
This page collects registration records for heavy Renault trucks in the EU class N3. The model list includes several historical series: the C-series of the 1980s/1990s (C 380 to C 520), the AE series, i.e. the successor sold under the name Renault Major/Magnum (AE380 to AE520), and the modern D-series, built since 2013 (D 13, D 14, D 16) for medium-to-heavy distribution and construction transport. Renault Trucks, operating as Renault Véhicules Industriels until 2002, has been part of the Volvo Group since 2001.
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The register lists 246 versions with outputs of 144 to 390 kW, displacements up to 16,400 cm³ across 4 to 8 cylinders, unladen weights of 4,320 to 27,600 kg, gross weights of 12,200 to 53,000 kg and lengths of 5,750 to 12,000 mm at 2,280 to 2,600 mm width.
As a collective class, the Renault N3 page traces an arc from traditional 1980s French truck manufacturing to today's D-series, which is technically related to Volvo; in long-haul transport Renault competes directly, via the T-series not included here, with the Volvo FH, Mercedes-Benz Actros and Scania R/S, while the D-series addresses the MAN TGM and DAF LF/CF instead.
When buying used, as with any heavy truck, what counts is frame corrosion, the clutch and gearbox, the brake system, and a documented service history; model designation and technical data for individual vehicles are best checked against the chassis number.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault Lkw Klasse N3, Renault Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 206 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,146 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,060 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,905 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16 kW/t (206 kW / 12.9 t)
Stronger than 31% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Renault 280 DXi Premium have?
The Renault 280 DXi Premium delivers 206 kW.
How much does the Renault 280 DXi Premium weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,905 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Renault 280 DXi Premium?
18,000 kg.
What engine does the Renault 280 DXi Premium have?
7,146 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Renault 280 DXi Premium?
8,060 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Renault 280 DXi Premium built?
Production years: 2008.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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