Renault M160-12
Built: 1990-1992 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
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Renault trucks 3.5 to 12 t (class N2) – collective page from the Master and Mascott van chassis to the Midliner distribution truck: engines from 68 to 180 kW, displacements up to 11,000 cm³, gross weights up to 12 t
The EU vehicle class N2 covers trucks from 3.5 to 12 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Renault range recorded in that class. The lower end is formed by chassis-cab versions of the Master van and the higher-positioned Mascott, which in heavier configurations exceed the 3.5-tonne threshold; the upper end is the Midliner, a medium-duty distribution truck built from the 1980s until it was replaced by the Midlum around the turn of the millennium. Renault Trucks, trading as Renault Véhicules Industriels until 2002 and heir to the Berliet and Saviem brands, has belonged to the Volvo Group since 2001.
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The register lists 142 versions with kerb weights of 1,890 to 9,200 kg and gross vehicle weights of 3,510 to 12,000 kg. Engine outputs are recorded for 36 models and range from 68 to 180 kW, displacements from 1,500 to 11,000 cm³ across 4 to 6 cylinders; length runs from 4,860 to 11,350 mm, width from 2,000 to 2,600 mm.
The span shows how fluid the line between light van and medium truck is at Renault: the Master and Mascott, as panel vans and chassis-cabs, address urban distribution traffic, while the Midliner, with a flatbed, box body or tipper, competed in classic regional freight transport against the MAN L/M range, Iveco Eurocargo and Mercedes-Benz Atego.
On a used example, what matters on the van derivatives is frame corrosion at the tow hitch and the condition of the rear axle, on the Midliner the clutch, brakes and condition of the load body; on the older models, listed in the register only under short codes, it is worth checking the chassis number, as type plates are often missing. Spare parts for the Master and Mascott are readily available through the Renault network, for older Midliner stock more limited.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault Lkw 3,5–12 t (Klasse N2), Renault Trucks
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,174 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,520 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,570 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,730 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 11,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Renault M160-12 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,730 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Renault M160-12?
11,500 kg.
What engine does the Renault M160-12 have?
6 cylinders, 6,174 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Renault M160-12?
8,520 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Renault M160-12 built?
Production years: 1990-1992.
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 10 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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Other models in this series
130 CDI MASTER
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150 DCI
150 MIDLINER 4 X 4
40AAA2
40ACA2
40ACC5
40AEA4
42 AEA 1
42A
43 ACA 9
43ACA55750
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