2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
At the beginning of the 20th century, the KamAZ concern experienced serious difficulties due to the fact that serious foreign competitors appeared on the truck market. Foreign cars, which are more comfortable, quickly forced out the domestic manufacturer, putting him in a difficult economic situation. The designers were forced to save the day and decided on a deep restyling of the new KamAZ-65111 dump truck.
Design
Despite the serious changes that affected the appearance, KamAZ-65111 still retained the characteristic features inherent in previous models. Dimensions have increased, but not significantly.
The front of the KamAZ-65111 boasts a modern design that is unique. The optics installed in the new bumper has not only a completely different shape, but also a component. Despite the fact that the appearance turned out to be less aggressive, the shockproof characteristics remained at the same level.
Radiator grill located at the topcabins have also undergone major changes. Next to it are a pair of large air intakes that do their job extremely efficiently.
Better visibility thanks to the new one-piece windshield (no vertical pillar in the center).
Cab
The interior of KamAZ-65111 has undergone a profound restyling. There is not a single resemblance to the models previously produced by the concern in the cockpit. The instrument panel is modern and comfortable. It contains a lot of useful electronics, as well as devices that allow you to control all the mechanisms of the car. Even the steering wheel has a small set of options. Behind it is a speedometer panel, which is easy to read regardless of the time of day, as it has a high-quality backlight.
The central unit is comfortable, turned to the driver's seat by almost 50 degrees, which makes driving a dump truck easier. The materials used in the interior trim are of higher quality.
Specifications KAMAZ-65111
Several cab variations can be installed on the chassis of a heavy-duty dump truck, for example, with or without a sleeper, with a low roof or a high one. A wide variety of cabs attract potential buyers who use the truck for different needs. The overall height directly depends on the installed cab and can vary from 2.95 m to 3.05 m.
It is also possible to choose a wheelbase, the length of which can be:4.1 m, 3.69 m and 3.34 m. Depending on the wheelbase, the length of the dump truck can vary from 7 m to 8.9 m, the front overhang can be 1.42 m or 1.34 m. The distance between the rear axes - constant, and is 1.32 m.
Depending on the installed wheelbase, the curb weight of the chassis changes, which ranges from 8.2 tons to 8.85 tons. This directly affects the load capacity of the chassis: minimum - 16.2 tons, maximum - 16.85 tons However, the gross weight of KAMAZ-65111 should not exceed 25.2 tons, the maximum load on the rear axle is 19.2 tons, and on the front axle - 6 tons. Also, a dump truck can tow a trailer whose weight does not exceed 13 tons.
The truck received a diesel 8-cylinder V-engine 740.62-280, equipped with an intercooled turbocharger, the volume of which is 11.76 liters. On a paved road, the dump truck is capable of accelerating to 80 km / h, which is due to 280 hp. with., which the engine is capable of issuing.
The motor is paired with one of two manual transmissions:
- ZF 9S1310 - 9-speed;
- KamAZ-154 – 10-speed.
Clutch - single disc with hydraulic drive, having an additional pneumatic booster.
The chassis received the usual spring suspension and has four-wheel drive (6x6). Brake system of drum type. The diameter of each drum is 40 cm, and the width of the pads is 14 cm. The turning radius of the chassis is no more than 11.3 m. Fuel tanks, as well as the cab and wheelbase, are presented in three options:
- Two tanks - 560L or 295L;
- One tank - 210 liters.
Price
The price of a car directly depends on the configuration. In the secondary market, the cost varies from 1.2 million to 5 million rubles.
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