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KamAZ 44108 - off-road car of the Russian roads

Рестайлинг какого-нибудь ВАЗа или любого другого a passenger car is a fairly familiar phenomenon, we may not pay attention to any “Lada” in the new building, but when restyling of trucks is carried out, such a car will be considered a western novelty for a long time. This is how the domestic KamAZ 44108 still looks. We will look at its technical characteristics below, but note that every KamAZ, except for the company logo in the form of a running horse, has a small light sign on the door indicating the full model number. For example, 44108.

SUV Russian roads

The term "SUV" is usually applied tosemi-light vehicles, which theoretically should have a good cross. Often this happens differently, and this is usually not the case for cargo or wagons. But this is exactly what a KamAZ 44108 truck tractor is. Four-wheel drive using a 6x6 wheel formula, let's add here the possibility of locking the center differential and get a tractor that can deliver trailers to areas with the most difficult road conditions. If we consider that the prototype of this car was 44118 - KAMAZ, designed specifically for the needs of defense and emergency situations, then such a machine will find its buyer.

KamAZ 44108

It is not surprising that KamAZ 44108 interested in howcivil and military organizations. The car has good capabilities, inherited from the prototype, two fuel tanks, convenient, redesigned controls and a wide range of possible trailers, as the usual saddle acts as the main working body supported by two rear axles. If, however, on the fuel tanks of a car, to install a hinged protection and add flashing beacons to the roof, then such a car will be able to carry tanks with fuel. Not without flaws noted by many owners. If on a foreign truck the gearshift knob itself fits in the palm, here you have to reach for it.

Appearance

When considering such a tractor, the first thingstriking - the windshield is now not divided into two halves, as on other models, instead of two wipers there are three. It is also noticeable that the bumper has become a bit smaller, there are “wings” to protect the doors and steps from possible dirt flying in front. The optics has changed significantly - now the turn signals and headlights are made as a separate unit, which has moved to the bumper area, but a slight depression will reliably protect them. So visually looks KamAZ 44108.

KAMAZ 44108 Specifications

Characteristics of external data will look atdeveloper specifications. The height (along the cab) is 3 m. The distance from the bumper to the center of the front wheel is 1.42 m. Between the centers of the rear wheels is 1.32 m, between the center of the front and the first rear wheel is 3.69 m. The total length is 7.35 m, the width of the wheels is 2.5 m. The seat plate is at a height of 1.54 m.

The mass of the tractor is 19 tons, the allowable weight of the trailer is up to 23 tons inclusive, the turning radius is 11.5 m.

Technical data

When making a purchase decision, each userHe will be interested in the question of how much fuel the new KamAZ 44108 will require. The technical characteristics of the car are not very large, nevertheless, according to drivers, 44 liters per 100 km are coming out. Therefore, this car has two tanks, having a total of 560 liters. The car is equipped with an 11-liter 8-cylinder engine producing 260 hp. Also put a 10-speed manual Fast Gear.

KAMAZ 44108 specifications

As an option, the buyer can order a car withThe 9-cylinder Cummins L325. To this engine, the ZF box is also placed on 10 steps. The power of this engine will be 325 hp Both engine variants meet Euro-3 standards.

KamAZ 44108 distinguishes the presence of two systemsdifferential lock. Axle locking will cause both axles to spin with the same force, and the cross-axle force will cause both wheels on the same axis to rotate with the same torque.
Two-plate dry clutch friction type.The air brakes are divided into 4 autonomous units with minimal coupling. In addition to these, there is a primary brake system that serves to completely stop the car.

Use cases

KamAZ 44108 due to its improved crossReceived a number of modifications. The main base of the saddle tractor remains unchanged, but among the additional features is the use of it as a small truck, both open and covered.

An interesting feature was the ability to use the manipulator as a superstructure.

tractor KamAZ 44108

In this case, the presence of manipulators of various capacities. There are also no special requirements for device manufacturers - you can use the system of any developer.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we note that KamAZ 44108 afterrestyling received a new cabin in which there was a place for the device of one berth, seats on pneumatic or spring suspension, as well as a new single toolbar.

Крепление самой кабины к раме также претерпело some changes, as a result of which the developers promise to reduce vibrations, softer smoothness and support the cabin at a certain height using air bags, reinforced in certain parts of the frame.