Saviem SM8

The Saviem SM8 (8-ton payload) was a range of medium-duty trucks manufactured by the French manufacturer Saviem between 1967 and 1975. The truck was part of the Saviem SM range.

Dimensions
The cabin was a tip cab (Type 812). The range had a rigid form and two tractor units (SM8 T, SM8 Y). The wheelbases were between 3m and 5.3m.

Engines
The engine used for the SM8 (and also the SM7) was the 597/797, an atmospheric with a power output of 112 kW at 2900 rpm (on its later evolutions) and a torque of 402 Nm at 1700 rpm.

Transmission
A 5-speed (4 synchronised) 301-12 manual gearbox was mounted as standard.

Suspension
The SM8 had a suspension of leaf springs with dampers at the front and rear.

SM8 4x4
The SM8 4x4 was the four-wheel-drive version of the SM8. It was used as an off-roader and military vehicle.

It was a permanent 4x4 with locking centre differential in the transfer case. The SM8 4x4 also had a differential lock on the rear axle. The truck had a variable flexibility suspension with Evidgom shock absorbers. It had single or dual rear wheels and two tip cabs available (pressed steel and torpedo).

The vehicle was manufactured between 1977 and 1989 by Saviem and RVI. It adopted the name Renault SM8 4x4 in 1980 and Renault TRM4000 in 1986.