Heavy-duty truck tractor KamAZ-65226: review, specs and reviews

In 2007, Russia produced the largest at the time a truck in the class of truck tractors. The name of this widely known car is KamAZ-65226. At that time, he was able to become an absolute leader due to the presence of a powerful diesel engine and a reinforced suspension. This truck will be discussed in more detail in this article.

Main settings

KamAZ-65226, the technical characteristics of which are fully specified below, is a powerful car capable of solving many of the tasks assigned to it. Among its indicators are:

• The engine model is DEUTZ BF8M1015C ("Euro-2") with diesel turbo. A high-efficiency charge air cooler is also available.
• Rated power, hp / crankshaft speed, rpm. - 544/1900.
• The maximum torque is 2637 Nm.
• The arrangement of the cylinders and their number is V-shaped, 8 pieces.
• The volume of the engine is 15.9 liters.
• The diameter of the cylinder is 132 millimeters.
• The stroke of the piston is 145 millimeters.
• The compression ratio is 17.
• The equipped weight of the car is 11 850 kilograms.
• The total weight is 33,500 kilograms.
• The total mass of the road train is 97,000 kilograms.
• The total weight of the semitrailer is 85,000 kilograms.
• The capacity of the fuel tank is 500 liters.
• The model of the transmission is the ZF 16S 251 mechanical type with sixteen steps.
• Wheels - disc, equipped with pneumatic chamber tires.
• The rim is 8.0-20 (216-508).
• The tire parameters are 12.00 R20 (320 R508).
• The maximum speed of movement is not less than 60 km / h.
• Accumulators - 2 pieces, 12/190 V / hour.
• Coupling type - single-disk, diaphragm.
• The drive type is hydraulic with a universal pneumatic amplifier.
• The final drive ratio is 5.55.
• Transfer box type - mechanical, ZF STEYR, two-stage. The axle differential is reliably blocked.
• The first gear ratio is 1.41.
• The gear ratio of the second gear is 0.91.

Decoding of the marking

The KamAZ 65226 6010-77 E3 car has a dumper as its base model, which is indicated by a second digit in its coding - "5". The first figure - "6" - tells us that the car belongs to the class of trucks, the full mass of which is in the range of 21-40 tons. The last digit "6" means that the tractor was manufactured for its subsequent operation in a moderate climatic zone. Figures "6010" are an indicator of a certain type of steering board. E3 is an index indicating the presence in the truck of a diesel engine that is capable of operating in heavy duty modes and meets all the existing technical requirements of the Association of Automobile Designers.

Sphere of car operation

KamAZ-65226-6010-77 was produced serially. Due to the availability of an all-wheel drive, it feels quite comfortable in the conditions of both an international highway and a complete off-road. In addition, the design features of the machine make it possible to use it even in extreme situations, which is largely due to the long-lived, temperature-resistant and economical engine. Many truck users noted that even at very low ambient temperatures, the truck starts without any serious problems in a short time, without requiring a lot of effort from the driver.

Features of the ride

KAMAZ-tractor 65226, even being fully loaded, excellently overcomes the rises of 30 degrees. Although, as the practice has shown, and sixty-degree deviations the car can pass without any threat to its safety. However, more gentle lifts show that the car is perfectly kept in place thanks to a well-functioning parking brake, which is very important for cars of this class.

Driver reviews

KamAZ-65226 is equipped with the optimal working transmission, as evidenced by the reviews of drivers who do not make any claims to it at all. Switching speeds in the machine is without any problems. If we talk about the basic working programs of the car, then this is the fifth and the eighth, located in the bottom row, as well as the fourth and seventh in the upper. Often, chauffeurs use them. An important nuance: to apply the eighth gear on frequent descents and ascents is difficult, and therefore the best option will be the use of so-called game transfers. Although it should be understood that no matter what was a powerful technique, still in some situations the driver's experience comes to the fore, especially since sometimes KamAZ is forced to go in conditions of real impassability.

Nuances of machine design

KamAZ-65226 is equipped with a fifth-wheel coupling with reinforced fasteners. This device is located slightly higher than on other similar models of machines. This feature allows the truck to transport very large loads. In addition, we can not ignore the distribution two-stage box, which is interlocked with a blocking center differential. This node makes it possible to accurately deploy a car with a trailer, however, this will require a sufficiently large turning radius.

However, KamAZ-65226, like any other car, has some drawbacks. So, most drivers do not like that the cabin is high, and therefore there are certain difficulties in order to service the wipers and windshield. The lower part of the cabin is not equipped with a step and handle, for which drivers usually hold while washing the side and windshields. Although in the newer truck models, these subtleties have already been taken into account, and the claims have become much smaller. In general, the cabin itself has three seats and one place for sleeping. At the same time, manufacturers were concerned about the comfort of the driver and passengers and provided the seats with a pneumatic suspension.

Particular attention deserves a full motor heat transfer. The thing is that the machine is oriented to transportation of goods weighing almost 100 tons. Of course, such a weight is not capable of traveling at the speed of a conventional car. Therefore, at a sufficiently low speed, the engine will be very much prone to heating, or even extremely undesirable overheating. To solve this problem, plant designers resorted to installing a special frame from the pipes behind the cabin. On both sides of the sides on this frame there were also mounted a radiator and an intercooler with a pair of forced-action fans for air supply.

The spare wheel of the tractor is installed in a special place and is raised / lowered due to the hydraulic mechanism.

The power of the headlights is completely sufficient for a comfortable trip for long distances at night or in conditions of poor visibility.

Who buys?

KamAZ-65226 (specifications - 6x6, all-terrain vehicle) are very often acquired by oil companies, construction companies, mining companies, as well as structures that specialize in transportation of various heavy equipment. Most of those who buy this tractor give about 5-6 million Russian rubles for it, which, if you look at it in detail, is not so much already. And all because for a truck of this quality this cost is economically justified and acceptable, given its reliability and long term trouble-free operation. The final cost of the machine will depend on its technical characteristics and mileage, if it has already been in use before.

An interesting fact about the truck

In order to understand as clearly as possible what the described truck tractor looks like, it's worth watching the TV series "Truckers", which is so popular with many TV viewers. The main characters of this multiseries TV movie traveled around the country on the KamAZ-65226 truck. By the way, the peak of active sales of the truck fell just at the time of the broadcast of the series.

Documents for the tractor

PTA KamAZ-65226 is manufactured, as for other cars, on special forms prescribed by law. And this passport is initially issued at the manufacturing plant in the case of an initial purchase. This document indicates all the necessary information about the machine. It serves to strengthen the fight against illegal actions in relation to cars, to determine the ecological class of the car and to register.