KamAZ 44108 - off-road car of the Russian roads

The restyling of a VAZ or any other car is a familiar phenomenon, we may not pay attention to any "Lada" in the new hull, but when restyled trucks are built, such a car will be considered a western novelty for a long time. So it looks like the domestic KamAZ 44108. Technical characteristics of it we will consider below, but note that each KamAZ, in addition to the corporate logo in the form of a running horse, has on the door a small light plate with the full model number. For example, 44108.

Off-road vehicle of Russian roads

The concept of "SUV" is usually applied to semi-light vehicles, which theoretically must have good cross-country ability. Often it happens differently, and it usually does not refer to cargo or vans. But this is the KamAZ 44108 truck tractor . The all -wheel drive is based on the 6x6 wheel formula, we add here the possibility of blocking the interaxle differential and we get a tractor that will be able to deliver the trailers to areas with the most difficult road conditions. If you consider that the prototype of this car was 44118 - KamAZ, designed specifically for the needs of the defense and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, then such a machine will find its buyer.

Not surprisingly, KamAZ 44108 interested both civil and military organizations. The machine has good capabilities, inherited from the prototype, two fuel tanks, convenient, recycled control and a wide range of possible trailers, since the usual saddle acts as the main working element supported by the two rear axles. If, on the fuel tanks of the car, attach hinged protection and add flashing beacons to the roof, such a car can also carry fuel tanks. There were also shortcomings marked by many owners. If on a foreign truck the handle of the checkpoint itself lies in the palm of your hand, then you have to reach for it.

Appearance

When considering such a tractor the first thing that catches your eye - the windshield is now not divided into two halves, as on other models, instead of two windshields there are three. It is also noticeable that the bumper became a bit smaller, there were "wings" to protect the doors and steps from possible dirt flying in front. Significantly changed optics - now the turn signals and headlights are made in the form of a separate unit that has moved to the bumper area, but a slight depression will reliably protect them. So visually looks KamAZ 44108.

The characteristics of external data look at the specifications of the developers. The height (by the cabin) 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 - 3.69 m. The total length is 7.35 m, the width of the wheels is 2.5 m. The saddle plate is at an altitude of 1.54 m.

The tractor's weight is 19 tons, the trailer's weight is up to 23 tons inclusive, the turn radius is 11.5 meters.

Technical data

Taking the decision to buy, each user will be interested in the question of how much fuel his new KamAZ 44108 will require. The specifications of the car seem to be not very large, nevertheless, according to the drivers, 44 liters per 100 km. Therefore, this car has two tanks, with a total of 560 liters. The machine is equipped with an 11-liter 8-cylinder engine with a power of 260 hp. Also put a 10-speed manual gearbox Fast Gear.

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

KamAZ 44108 features the presence of two differential locking systems. Interaxial locking will cause both axles to spin with equal force, and the inter-wheel lock will cause both wheels on the same axis to rotate with the same torque.
Double-plate dry friction clutch. The pneumatic brakes are divided into 4 autonomous units with a minimum coupling. In addition to these, there is a basic brake system that serves to completely stop the machine.

Use cases

KamAZ 44108 due to its improved patency has received a number of modifications. The basic base of the tractor unit 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 possibility of using a manipulator as an add-on.

This allows the availability of manipulators of different carrying capacity. According to the device manufacturers there are also no special requirements - it is possible to use the system of any developer.

Conclusion

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

The attachment of the cab to the frame has also undergone some changes, as a result of which the developers promise to reduce vibration, softer ride and support the cabin at a certain height with airbags reinforced in certain places of the frame.