KAMAZ-5308: specifications, reviews

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

Kama plant, which is located in Naberezhnye Chelny, is a leading manufacturer of trucks in Russia. Relatively recently, 5-ton trucks appeared in the line. This is model 4308. But a more lifting model of 7.8 tons is also produced at the plant. She was given the index 5308. What is this truck? An overview of the car and its technical characteristics, see further in our article.

Destination

As the manufacturer himself notes, KamAZ-5308 is designed to perform the following tasks:

• Transportation of industrial goods over medium distances.
• Transportation of large quantities of products.
• Transportation of construction and utility facilities.

In view of this, KAMAZ-5308 can be produced in different versions:

• Isothermal van and refrigerated van.
• Tent.
• Onboard platform.
• Chassis with installation of various types of special add-ons.

By the way,tarpaulin versions are equipped with durable aluminum sides and gates at the back, which greatly facilitates loading / unloading.

Design

The car has a modern cabin design. Unlike the younger model 4308, this KamAZ received an upgraded crystal optics with built-in turn signals, as well as a new radiator grille. The bumper has also changed and emphasizes the overall design of the exterior. But from the side, these are almost two identical cars. The door and cutout for a bed in KamAZ-5308 is no different from the younger model. By the way, for a separate surcharge, the bumper can be painted in body color. The KamAZ cab is very wide. Because of this, as many as three wipers are used to clean the windshield. There is also a large sun visor for driver comfort. In order to better blow the doors, “gills” painted in body color are installed on the sides. As practice shows, they create a slight swirl, due to which dirt does not stick to the surface of the door. The car stays clean for long miles.

Sizes

The total length of the car is 9.67 meters. Width including mirrors - 2.55 meters. The height of KamAZ-5308 is 2.63 meters. The machine has a huge frame, which made it possible to install a large cargo platform.

The length of the booth reaches 7.2 meters. Even the cheapest version (chassis) is already equipped with 19.5-inch European-style wheels. But it is worth noting that large sizes are not only a large capacity of the booth, but also low maneuverability. So, the length of the rear overhang atKamAZ - almost three meters. It will be very difficult to move around the city, reviews say.

Salon

Despite its full width, the KamAZ cab is quite small, reviews say. As in most KamAZ trucks, the ceiling is very low here (although it is higher than that of the younger model). By the way, there are convenient niches and factory speakers at the top.

KamAZ-5308 is one of the few trucks of this brand that is equipped with music from the factory. Usually, acoustics are installed only on mainline tractors, and even then not on all. The design of the front panel differs from the 4308 for the better. Instrument scales are now hidden behind a single glass. The younger model had archaic round dials. Also in the model 5308 there is a ledge - the panel is slightly turned towards the driver. Now, to press any key, the driver does not need to break away from the seatback. It has lateral support. But the lower back numbs over long distances, reviews say. Also, there are no electric windows - the windows are opened only by "oars".

Steering wheel - two-spoke, very large and thin. Drivers also note a lack of thermal insulation. In winter, it is very cold to sleep even with autonomy. The wall has an incomprehensible cutout for windows, which clearly does not contribute to the retention of heat in the cabin. Weakly moved apart in the cab and ventilation. The roof has a small sunroof that can be opened manually.

KAMAZ-5308: specifications

This truck can be fitted withone of three powertrains offered by the manufacturer. All of them are from Cummins, from the 6ISbe series. The base is a 6-cylinder turbocharged engine with 245 horsepower. Its working volume is 6.7 liters. The buyer is also offered a more powerful power plant for 285 forces. And finally, the top is the 6ISbe turbocharged engine, which develops 300 horsepower. Peak torque - 1100 Nm. Remarkably, the entire line has the same working volume.

Transmission, dynamics, consumption

Kama Automobile Plant has been cooperating with German engineers for a long time. So, a 16-speed ZF gearbox is installed on trucks of the last years of production. The same transmission was previously at MANs. Reviews say that the gearbox is highly reliable and smooth gear shifting. As for the dynamics, an empty KamAZ accelerates to hundreds in 40 seconds. But this is not at all his comfort mode. The most optimal speed for him is 85 kilometers per hour. It is in this mode that KamAZ-5308 has minimal fuel consumption.

A car consumes 20 liters of fuel per hundred. But it is worth considering the windage. If it's a 100cc high tarpaulin hitch, it can be a big waste of fuel (about 20 percent). We also note that all power units are equipped with particulate filters and meet all modern environmental standards.

Chassis

Unlike the younger model, this truck has air suspension. Therebythe carrying capacity of KamAZ-5308 can be up to 8 tons. In this case, the car does not change its clearance. The only drawback noted by the reviews is the lack of such a front suspension. On the steered wheels is a classic leaf spring suspension. In view of this, the machine cannot boast of high smoothness. Even when fully loaded, the “nose” of the car behaves very harshly on bumps. But the “tail” absorbs irregularities quite gently - the container will be intact.

Steering is another disease of all KamAZ trucks. Even on new models there is steering play. On the move, you have to constantly catch the car. The reason for this is the old and archaic design of the steering gear, which came to us from the 5320th KamAZ.

Cost

In the secondary market, the price of KamAZ-5308 starts from 1 million 250 thousand rubles. It will be a car without a trailer, 2010 release. Couplers like "locomotive" cost 500 thousand more. More recent models, 15 years old (mileage - about 70 thousand kilometers) cost at least two million rubles with a "board" body.

Conclusion

So, we found out what reviews and specifications KamAZ-5308 has. As you can see, this is a very affordable commercial vehicle in its category. Buying a hitch will be especially profitable. But it should be understood that in terms of comfort, KamAZ-5308 is an order of magnitude worse than foreign cars. No matter how the manufacturer declares cooperation with the Germans, the running characteristics are still inferior to Europe. On the other hand, it is worth noting the availability of spare parts in Russiaand their relatively low cost.