has anyone experience of a renault b120?

[chapel gate]

As title really, little to no information i can find on them, same as the 140s and rb40s ive been looking at..

under powered over tyred poo, or usefull little bargains?

 

[Shayne]

Renault B series / Messenger

1992-1999 Renault Messenger B120 flatbed

Renault Messenger B90 4x4
An alternative heavier duty version which appeared almost identical, was sold by Renault Trucks as the Renault B70 to B120. It first appeared as the 70 PS (51 kW) B70 (diesel) and as the 80 PS (59 kW) B80 (petrol) in late 1982. It was a light truck with a Renault Master I body on a separate chassis, rear wheel-drive and rear dual wheels. The B-series was offered with a range of alternative body options. As the Master (and the smaller Trafic) both carried manufacturer's plates from Renault's automobile division, RVI's production numbers appeared to plummet as the SG2 and SG3 were gradually replaced. It was thus decided in 1982 to transfer the new, heavier B-series range to RVI.[1] More powerful versions were gradually added, incorporating turbochargers and intercooling.

Although a 4x4 version of the B90 took part in the Paris Dakar Rally in 1987, the "civilian" version of the B90 4x4 truck was unveiled in 1990 only, and was sold until 1999. In 1993, the B series had a grille change and was renamed Messenger.

 

[stumog]

My mate had landcruiser for his business for years then went over to the rb44 and never looked back.

They are a LOT stronger then what we are used to but not as strong as like a 10 tonner.

If used correctly they are very goox

 

[Shayne]

An old ebay link might not work but from the info in the description it sounds like a beast of a machine
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-B...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[chapel gate]

yep, the link worked shane, cheers.

they are reynolds boughton running gear and are rated to carry a surprising amount, about 4 ton.

My mate had landcruiser for his business for years then went over to the rb44 and never looked back.

They are a LOT stronger then what we are used to but not as strong as like a 10 tonner.

If used correctly they are very goox

I kept looking at the rb44s, some people hate them and some rate them, in equal measure..
the brakes and 2.5 tonne load rating initially put me off. a great engine in the perkins phaser though.

what does your pal use it for stu if you don't mind me asking?

 

[stumog]

He is a tree surgen. Some of the loads offroad are way over the 2.5 ton.