The updated KamAZ-65111 dumper

At the beginning of the XXth, the KamAZ concern experienced seriousdifficulties due to the fact that serious foreign competitors appeared on the truck market. Foreign cars, which are more comfortable, quickly replaced the domestic producer, putting it in a difficult economic situation. The designers were forced to save the situation and decided on the deep restyling of the new KamAZ-65111 dumper.

Design

Despite the serious changes that affected the appearance, KamAZ-65111 Still retained the characteristics inherent in the previous models. Dimensions increased, but insignificantly.

The front part of KamAZ-65111 boastsmodern design, which is unique. The optics installed in the new bumper have not only a completely different shape, but also a component. Despite the fact that the appearance turned out to be less aggressive, the anti-shock characteristics remained at the same level.

Radiator grille, located in the upperpart of the cabin, also underwent serious changes. Next to it is a pair of large air intakes, extremely efficiently coping with its immediate task.

A better view is provided by a new windshield, which has a one-piece construction (without a vertical stand in the center).

Cabin

The interior of KamAZ-65111 was subjected to the deepestrestyling. In the cockpit, there is not a single similarity to models previously produced by the concern. The instrument panel is modern, comfortable. It has a lot of useful electronics, as well as devices that allow you to monitor all the mechanisms of the car. Even the steering wheel has a small set of options. Behind him is the speedometer panel, which is convenient to read regardless of the time of day, as it has a high-quality backlight.

The central unit is comfortable, deployed almost 50 degrees to the driver's seat, which makes the handling of the dump truck easier. The materials used in interior trim are of higher quality.

Technical characteristics of KamAZ-65111

On the chassis of a large-capacity dump truck,Several variations of the cabin have been established, for example, with or without a bed, with a low roof or high. A wide variety of cabins attract potential buyers who use the truck for different needs. The overall height directly depends on the installed cabin 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 is 1.42 m or 1.34 m The distance between the rear axles is constant, and is 1.32 m.

Depending on the wheelbase installed,the weight of the chassis changes from 8.2 tons to 8.85 tons. This directly affects the load capacity of the chassis: a minimum of 16.2 tons, a maximum of 16.85 tons. However, the total mass of the KamAZ-65111 must not exceed 25, 2 tons, the maximum load on the rear axle is 19.2 tons, and on the front - 6 tons. The truck can also tow a trailer the mass of which does not exceed 13 tons.

Truck received a diesel 8-cylinderV-shaped engine 740.62-280, equipped with a turbocharger with intercooling, the volume of which is 11.76 liters. On the road with a hard surface, the dump truck can accelerate to 80 km / h, which is 280 l. with., Which is capable to give out the engine.

The motor works in tandem with one of two gears:

ZF 9S1310 - 9-step;
The KamAZ-154 is a 10-speed one.

Coupling - single-disk with a hydraulic drive, which has an additional pneumatic amplifier.

The chassis has received the familiar spring suspension andhas a 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 versions: