EPISODE 1 - FRAME AND AXLES

BOX-SECTION LADDER FRAME: ULTIMATE CAPABILITY

A proper off-road 4X4, made to tackle the toughest terrain, needs a box-section ladder frame. So why would we choose anything else? Super strong, rugged, simple and stable. Explore the hotspots to learn more.

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SUPERB RIGIDITY

High-tensile steel for torsional strength. Up to 4mm wall thickness. Able to withstand high levels of stress under load.

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SERIOUS TOWING CAPABILITY

A stable platform. Balanced load distribution. 3.5 tonne capacity.

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MULTI-LAYERED ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION

Able to withstand water, snow, road salt or sand.

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PURE STRENGTH

Trees, rocks, or termite mounds. Contact that might stop a unibody SUV shouldn't stop the Grenadier.

A LADDER FRAME IS THE BEST OPTION FOR MAXIMUM RIGIDITY.

Andreas Albrecht, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integration

BEAM AXLES: PROVEN PERFORMANCE

Beam axles belong on the Grenadier. And there are lots of reasons why. Since the first ever 4X4s appeared, beam axles have proven to offer better ground clearance, articulation and load carrying ability than independent suspension. They’re simpler and easier to fix in the field. With the greatest strength and all-round off-road capability.

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HIGHER GROUND CLEARANCE

Easily clears larger objects when driving across rocky, off-road terrain.

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IMPROVED RIDE COMFORT

In combination with the suspension, beam axles offer better ride comfort on the harshest terrain.

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LOAD CARRYING

Traction, braking and tyre wear don’t change as suspension is compressed, compared to independent. Great when carrying heavy loads.

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TRACTION YOU CAN TRUST

When one end or side goes up, the opposite pushes into the ground for greater grip.

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FITTED FRONT AND REAR

Even greater articulation and strength. Robust constant velocity joints.

CARRARO OFFERS A WEALTH OF ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE AND A ROBUST PRODUCT THAT COMPLEMENTS THE GRENADIER BLUEPRINT OF AN UNCOMPROMISING 4X4.’

DIRK HEILMANN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF INEOS AUTOMOTIVE