Kamaz road train: varieties, technical characteristics, advantages and reviews

Category: KAMAZ

• Dimensions of KamAZ trucks
• KamAZ 6520, overall dimensions
• Flatbed vehicles with a carrying capacity of 10 tons
• KamAZ vans
• Thermal vans
• Ten-ton trucks with increased volume
• Refrigerators
• KamAZ concrete mixer

The truck manufacturer produces a large number of modifications of heavy-duty vehicles. The dimensions of KamAZ differ, depending on its modification and technical characteristics. KamAZ trucks are successfully used in industrial, agricultural, municipal and other areas.

KamAZ 6520, overall dimensions

The KamAZ 6520 truck was created at the Kama Automobile Plant in the early 2000s. The model has a reinforced frame and is used for transporting bulk materials. The maximum load capacity of the truck is 20,000 kilograms.

KamAZ 6520, the dimensions of which have been increased in comparison with previous models, is equipped with a dump platform. The platform is controlled remotely from the driver's cabin. Lifting is carried out using a hydraulic system. The dimensions of the KamAZ dump truck allow it to transport a lot of weight, exerting minimal pressure on the asphalt surface.

The car has a metal body. The front and side sides are rigidly connected to the bottom of the body. The tailgate is movable. The top of the tailgate is mounted on hinges, and the bottom is fixed with specialized hooks. The tailgate opens automatically when the body is lifted. The front part of the body is equipped with a visor. It prevents transported materials from entering the space between the body and the cab.

REFERENCE: KamAZ 6520 dump truck, when loaded, can overcome inclines up to 25o.

The dimensions of the KamAZ 6520 dump truck are as follows:

• The length from the front bumper to the rear edge of the body is 7800 millimeters;
• Height from the ground to the top edge of the canopy – 3055 mm;
• The dimensions of the KamAZ dump truck based on the mirrors are 2500 mm;
• Front wheel track – 2040 mm;
• Base - distance from the front axle to the middle axle - 3600 mm, from the middle axle to the rear - 1440 mm;
• Ground clearance – 190 mm;
• Turning radius 9.3 meters;
• Body length – 5100 mm – top, 4550 – bottom;
• Cargo compartment height – 1100 mm;
• Curb weight of the car – 12950 kilograms;
• Body volume – 12 m3.

Steering and brake control, electrical equipment

The KamAZ-6520 steering mechanism is equipped with power steering and a hydraulic rotation limiter, which prevents damage to the steering rods. This dump truck is also equipped with a safety steering wheel.

Brakes – with pneumatic drive. Dimensions: drum diameter – 420 mm; Brake lining width – 180 mm.

"KAMAZ-6520" with a U-shaped body.

The internal network voltage is 24 Volts. There are two batteries, 12 Volts / 190 Ampere Hours each. Generator – 28 V / 2000 W

Flatbed vehicles with a carrying capacity of 10 tons

Flatbed vehicles of the Kama Automobile Plant are used to transport bulky and non-standard-shaped cargo. The sides are necessary to prevent cargo from moving around the body. Due to its dimensions, the truck is widely used in the construction and industrial sectors.

IMPORTANT: Given the open design of the body, cargo should be transported on flatbed vehicles that are not subject to negative environmental influences.

Regardless of the wheel formula, KamAZ onboard vehicles have an elongated frame. This allows you to transport loads of various lengths. The chassis is equipped with an open body with three folding sides. The height of the sides may vary depending on the vehicle modification.

The dimensions of the onboard KamAZ truck differ depending on the type of chassis. The platform sizes are as follows:

1. Platform width – 2300 millimeters;
2. Length from front to rear side - from 3.63 to 5.96 meters;
3. Platform height – from 0.64 to 1.78 meters;
4. Body volume from 6.6 to 20 m3.

REFERENCE: the platform can be additionally equipped with an awning. It protects the cargo from the influence of precipitation and blowing away while the truck is moving.

body volume. Specifications. Load capacity :: SYL.ru

The KamAZ dump truck is an ideal vehicle that is effectively used for transporting various types of cargo. Due to the structural features of its body, it is possible to carry out the unloading process in the shortest possible time without the additional use of manual force and special mechanical means.

KamAZ trucks are dump trucks that are considered to be the most convenient and reliable to use. It is thanks to these qualities that this special equipment is actively used in various spheres of the national economy and modern industry.

Application of KamAZ dump trucks

In most cases, KamAZ dump trucks are used for the following range of activities:

• in construction;
• in agriculture and municipal services;
• in the chemical industry;
• in woodworking industries;
• in the mining industries;
• when performing land management work.

Advantages

One can talk endlessly about the advantages that KamAZ trucks are endowed with, since it is this equipment that has taken pride of place among domestically produced self-unloading trucks. In terms of their operational and technical indicators, they are practically in no way inferior to their European counterparts. The equipment is characterized by ease of maintenance, unpretentiousness of the engine, high maintainability and many other advantages. Also, KamAZ dump trucks are quite reliable during constant operation, have a very powerful engine and excellent cross-country ability.

Despite the fact that purchasing a dump truck will require significant investments, this equipment will last quite a long time and will not require additional large costs for repairs and maintenance.

Basic criteria for purchasing

First of all, of course, you need to know for what work the equipment will be used. After all, an ordinary road dump truck and a quarry dump truck with increased cross-country ability are two completely different vehicles with a set of different technical characteristics.

Therefore, it is the technical characteristics of the machine that are the first criterion. At their own expense, everyone wants to get special equipment that would effectively perform the assigned tasks, have the appropriate power, body volume, be convenient to use and easy to manage. An important factor is the comfort of the driver, who often has to spend many hours at a time in the cab.

Secondly, such equipment must be reliable and easy to maintain, and have a reasonable cost (without overpaying simply for the brand).

In this article, we will analyze the most popular and well-known brands in our country, determine their advantages and disadvantages, and tell you what body volume a KamAZ (dump truck) has.

KamAZ 65115 (6x4)

This model has been produced since 1998.

This KamAZ is a dump truck with the following technical characteristics:

• Type – diesel.
• Curb weight is 10.55 tons.
• The total weight of the equipment is 25.2 tons.
• Maximum engine power is 282 hp. With.
• The capacity of the fuel tanks is 350 l.
• Transmission – 9-speed, manual.
• The loading capacity of the KamAZ dump truck is 14.5 tons.

Advantages and disadvantages

The model is convenient for use on construction sites and work within the city. The dump truck is economical and relatively inexpensive, capable of operating reliably in absolutely any weather conditions and low temperatures. Has good maneuverability even when fully loaded. The model is equipped with a large windshield, a low dashboard and a high-mounted driver's seat. The oval shape of the body prevents the load from sticking to the bottom and ensures its easy pouring. A gearbox with a "full" divider allows you to use the engine's capabilities. During normal operation, the motor does not require repair for a long time. The dump truck is often used within the city as a garbage truck.

The disadvantages include high gasoline consumption. The engine is quite capricious and cannot tolerate overheating. Sensitive unit belt and air filters. It is not recommended to use antifreeze (use only antifreeze!), otherwise the pump will quickly fail. The clutch is not very good and gear shifting is unclear. It is difficult to travel long distances in the car, since there is no sleeping space in the cabin.

In 2010, this KamAZ model was restyled. The dump truck, which retails for approximately $50,000-$55,000 as of November 2014, continues to be popular.

KamAZ 55102 (6×4)

This KamAZ (dump truck) has the following technical characteristics:

• Engine power is 240 hp. With.
• Volume - 10.85 cm3.
• The loading capacity of the KamAZ dump truck is 7 tons.
• Number of gears - 10.
• Cylinders - 8.
• The volume of the fuel tank is 250 l.
• KAMAZ dump truck has a body volume of 7.9 m3.
• Maximum speed is 80 km/h.

Advantages and disadvantages

According to driver reviews, the model is cheap and economical and is intended for use on public roads. The dump truck tolerates any temperature well. You can refuel with any fuel. The car is “nimble”, even when fully loaded it moves easily on country roads.

Even on the road, if spare parts are available, it is quite easy to repair.

Disadvantages of the equipment: the body is a little short, there is no possibility of rear unloading, which is inconvenient. Engine oil leaks quite often for various reasons.

Dump truck KamAZ 43255 (4x2)

Model specifications:

• The dump truck's load capacity is 7 tons.
• Curb weight - 7.15 tons.
• Gross weight – 14.3 tons.
• Engine type – diesel.
• Power is 203 hp. With.
• Number of cylinders – 6.
• Volume – 6.7 l.
• Fuel tank – 210 l.
• Transmission – 5 or 6-speed, manual.
• KamAZ dump truck body volume has 6 m3.
• Loading type: rear.
• The maximum speed of the dump truck is 95 km/h.

Advantages and disadvantages

The purpose of the equipment is to transport cargo along public roads. The city dump truck has a hydraulic platform lifting mechanism. The ceiling height in the cabin is increased compared to older models. The dump truck is compact and has small dimensions, making it convenient for use in small spaces. Often used in public utilities.

Disadvantages: high cost for such a “baby”. Low cross-country ability on sticky soils (the equipment is only good for use on asphalt roads). The power is not very high; it has difficulty accelerating and climbing hills when fully loaded.

The cost of a new car for 2014 is $55,000-60,000.

Dump truck KAMAZ 55111 (6x4)

Specifications:

• The carrying capacity of KamAZ is 13 tons.
• Engine type: turbocharged diesel.
• Cylinders – 8.
• Working volume - 10.85 l.
• Fuel tank - 350 l.
• The fuel consumption of the KamAZ dump truck is 28 liters.
• Transmission – ten-speed, manual.

KamAZ dump truck body volume has 6.6 m3.

Advantages and disadvantages

Due to its small turning radius, the dump truck has good maneuverability, which is convenient for operation in urban environments. The engine is convenient and reliable. The technology is economical and sustainable. The cost is low, the model is easy to maintain, spare parts are inexpensive and interchangeable.

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KamAZ vans

Closed metal bodies are installed on the KamAZ truck chassis. The rigid design allows you to protect the transported goods from the influence of precipitation.

The vehicle is loaded through a gate installed on the side or rear surface of the body. The gates are equipped with specialized locks that prevent the van from opening spontaneously when moving.

INTERESTING: Some models are equipped with a hydraulic side. This makes loading and unloading the van easier.

Vans are used to transport food and various goods. There are specialized vans based on KamAZ. They are used as mobile technical assistance workshops, laboratories, etc.

The dimensions of the van vary depending on the type of chassis used. For example, the overall dimensions of a van based on KamAZ 65117 are as follows:

• Maximum load capacity – 12250 kilograms;
• Curb vehicle weight – 11300 kg;
• Door size – height -2290 mm, width – 2492 mm;
• Van length – 7500 mm;
• Width of mirrors – 2500 mm;
• The height to the top edge of the booth is 3530 mm.

Reviews from experienced drivers and owners of KamAZ-53212

First, about the advantages of this model.

Reliability, endurance, unpretentiousness, ease of operation, scheduled maintenance and repair.

While the cars were operated according to the planned program adopted in the USSR (maximum 10 years of work - and before being written off), the car was considered reliable, and quite rightly so. But, starting from the mid-nineties, when many of these KamaAZs ended up in private hands, stories began full of resentment to the poor quality and insufficient reliability of these trucks.

It is hardly possible to take seriously the opinions of people who received 10-15-20 year old trucks and immediately began to operate them in a horrific manner. (From road tales about overloads of KamAZ trucks of this brand and related incidents, you can assemble a book of decent volume and very entertaining content).

Especially in those hard years, drivers and traders from Dagestan and other regions of the Caucasus were zealous, overloading their KamAZ trucks. (As you know, a significant part of the male population of these regions traditionally earns their living as long-distance drivers).

A car that has traveled hundreds of thousands of kilometers and lived for a couple of decades can no longer be reliable. Even the simple aging of materials must be taken into account here, because only cognac becomes better over the years. But not a car.

The undoubted advantage of this KamAZ, which many people note, is its excellent stove, which is capable of quickly and efficiently heating the interior in any frost, even if the engine is idling.

The excellent visibility from the driver's seat deserves kind words; the ability of the car to clearly hold the road in difficult weather conditions, thanks to the locking of the center differential.

The cross-country ability of KamAZ-53212 is very decent for a vehicle of this class. Valiant melon growers in the 90s looked with amazement at the ordeal of used European and American-made trucks, which, out of inexperience, stuck on the sandy soil of melon fields to load watermelons.

Steep (on asphalt) and powerful cars turned out to be completely helpless on slightly loose soil, where KamAZ trucks drove completely calmly. These same unsightly, in comparison, KamAZ trucks, by the way, pulled the “urban and intelligent” foreign trucks out of unexpected sandy captivity.

Now about the disadvantages, of which there are also many.

Firstly, in KamAZ-53212, both the engine and everything else “snot” with oil. After parking any KamAZ of those years (not only the 53212 model), an indispensable attribute is stains on the asphalt or ground - from oil or diesel fuel. It gradually leaks from it, like from a wild boar wounded during a hunt, and it is almost useless to fight these small but annoying leaks.

Tie wire and a piece of oxygen hose should always be in stock, pneumatics do not stand up to criticism. Main pipes are constantly damaged due to rubbing or simply breaking. The tubes themselves are located in the frame, in rather hard-to-reach places.

Pneumatic cranes also often cannot withstand loads. As a rule, the crane responsible for the axle load fails first, then the triple protection, etc. and so on. In most cases, there is only one reason: oil enters the air from the compressor, which cannot be restored to its ideal form. Oil destroys rubber parts in the system.

Drivers and owners of used KamAZ-53212 are unanimous in the opinion that it is impossible to work simply as a driver on this truck, you need to be (or become) also a mechanic, qualified, self-confident and ready for anything.

Thermal vans

Isothermal vans are used to transport goods that require special temperature conditions. These are frozen food, flowers, etc. The thermal booth maintains the internal microclimate at any ambient temperature.

The van is made of several panels. Inside the panel there is polyurethane foam. This reduces the thermal conductivity of body surfaces and creates a thermos effect. The vans are equipped with a forced ventilation system. It is carried out through holes in the walls and roof of the thermal booth. The doors are equipped with a seal located around the perimeter.

Depending on the modification of the KamAZ truck, isothermal vans have different dimensions. Above is a van based on KamAZ 65115. Its overall dimensions:

1. The wheel formula of the truck is 6x4;
2. Length from the front bumper to the rear edge of the booth – 6200 mm;
3. Internal volume – 38 m3;
4. Maximum load capacity – 14 tons;
5. Width – 2500 mm;
6. Tires – 10.00 R20.

Ten-ton trucks with increased volume

If it is necessary to transport large-sized light cargo, trucks with increased body volume are used. The sides are equipped with a frame on which the awning is installed. It protects the contents of the body from the influence of precipitation.

The rear part of the platform is equipped with a gate through which the vehicle is loaded and unloaded. The increased height of the platform allows you to load large luggage.

The overall dimensions of platforms with increased volume are as follows:

• The internal volume of the body is from 40 to 60 m3;
• Platform length – from 6.5 to 8 meters;
• Width – from 2.43 to 2.45 meters;
• Maximum load capacity – 10,000 kilograms;
• The height to the upper edge of the platform is from 2.5 to 3 meters.

The wheel arrangement and ground clearance depend on the type of chassis. You can also read about How to pump power steering on a KamAZ.

ATTENTION: If it is necessary to transport non-standard or very large cargo, a road train is used. It consists of a KamAZ truck tractor and a semi-trailer. The volume of the semi-trailer can reach 122m2.

KamAZ concrete mixer

Concrete is transported in specialized vehicles. To prevent the concrete from hardening while the vehicle is moving, it must be constantly stirred. Various concrete trucks are made on the KamAZ basis.

KamAZ mixers have different overall dimensions:

• The length from the front bumper to the rear end of the mixer is from 7500 to 9450 millimeters;
• Width – from 2450 to 2500 mm;
• Height – from 3400 to 4200 mm;
• Internal volume – from 4 to 10 m3.

A wide variety of models of concrete mixers based on KamAZ allows you to choose a vehicle to complete the task.

From the above it follows that a large number of models of specialized equipment are produced on the basis of KamAZ trucks. Each modification is designed to perform specific tasks and has its own overall dimensions.