It was aimed at replacing the similar AGC truck (which had a maximum payload of 1.5 tonnes).

The truck was designed to be used by the French military on the 2.5-tonne carrying capacity group, but it was rejected.

The heaviest AHx model, the AHR, was produced with a 5-tonne payload and, as the two other versions, was used by the Germans.

The AHS version (AHSH) has a power output of 35 metric horsepower (26 kW) at 2,800 rpm[3] while the AHN version (AHNH) has a power output of 52 metric horsepower (38 kW) at 2,800 rpm.

[6] The AHx range has a cab forward layout, a design introduced by Renault in 1934 and gradually extended to all its truck lineup.