KAMAZ 65225: brief characteristics and features

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

KamAZ 65225 is an all-wheel drive truck manufactured by the Kama Automobile Plant. The truck tractor is one of the leaders in the domestic market of special equipment, having been widely used in various fields. It is possible to occupy the first positions due to the fact that KamAZ 65225 is able to transport large loads on almost any road, the technical requirements of which do not limit the movement of vehicles with an axle load of up to 13 tons.

The design features of the model provide for the possibility of using a tractor as part of a road train, with a maximum weight of up to 75,000 kg, of which almost a third falls on the fifth wheel coupling. Similar technical characteristics of KamAZ 65225 allow the truck to be used in the military industry, to transport heavy equipment, such as tanks.

Engine

V-shaped motor 740.60-360, the declared power of which is 300 hp. s, equipped with a turbodiesel with an air-to-air intercooling system. The working resource of the power apparatus is 1 million km, the average consumption per hundred is 35 liters of fuel. The engine fully complies with international standards foremission of exhaust gases under the Euro-3 standard.

MT

The engine aggregates with a manual transmission ZF 16S151, which has 16 gears. The switching method is mechanical, and the control is remote.

Electrical equipment

Onboard voltage in KamAZ 65225 - 24V. It is generated using two batteries (12 V each) and a generator with a capacity of 28 V.

Brake system

KAMAZ 65225 is equipped with a drum-type brake system with a pneumatic drive. The diameter of each ram is 420 mm, and the thickness of the lining is 180 mm. The total useful braking area is 7200 mm. This is enough to provide effective braking for this heavy vehicle.

Other features

The brief specifications are as follows:

• vehicle type - truck tractor;
• drive - full (6x6);
• gross vehicle weight – 28 tons;
• gross train weight – 59 tons;
• load on the rear axle - 21.4 tons, on the front - 6.9 tons, on the saddle - 17 tons;
• max speed 80 km/h;
• location and configuration of the cab - above the engine, with a sleeper.

Modifications

As already mentioned, the chassis based on this model is used everywhere. There are many different modifications. But none can be compared with its capabilities and characteristics with a machine created for the needs of the army. In the photo KamAZ 65225(military purpose), capable of overcoming water obstacles up to 175 cm deep, as well as various obstacles whose height does not exceed 60 cm. The curb weight of the truck is 16.2 tons, the gross weight is 20.7 tons.

Pricing policy

The cost of a used tractor is formed based not only on the technical condition, but also on the year of manufacture and mileage. An important factor that can increase the price is the availability of additional equipment. For example, a 2009 model can be bought by paying 1.8 million rubles for it. And at the same time get a pretty "live" truck. The price of a new tractor varies between 3-3.9 million rubles, which is one of the best offers in this class of trucks.