Restyling of a VAZ or any other passenger car is quite a common phenomenon, we may not pay attention to any Lada in the new building, but when a truck is being restyled, such a car will be considered a western novelty for a long time. This is how the domestic KAMAZ 44108 looks like. We will consider its technical characteristics below, but note that each KAMAZ, in addition to the company logo in the form of a running horse, has a small light plate on the door indicating the full model number. For example, 44108.
SUV Russian roads
The concept of "SUV" is usually applied to featherweight cars, which theoretically should have good cross. Often this happens differently, but usually it does not apply to freight or vans. But this is exactly what the KamAZ 44108 truck tractor is . Four-wheel drive according to the 6x6 wheel arrangement, we 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. Given that the prototype of this machine was 44118 - KamAZ, designed specifically for the needs of defense and the Ministry of Emergencies, such a machine will find its buyer.
It is not surprising that KamAZ 44108 interested both civilian and military organizations. The machine has good capabilities inherited from the prototype, two fuel tanks, convenient, redesigned controls and a wide range of possible trailers, since the usual saddle acts as the main working body supported by two rear axles. If you install hinged protection on the fuel tanks of the car and add flashing beacons to the roof, then such a car can also carry tanks with fuel. Not without flaws noted by many owners. If on a foreign truck the gear knob itself rests in the palm of your hand, then here 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 wipers are three. It is also noticeable that the bumper has become a little smaller, “wings” have appeared to protect doors and steps from possible dirt flying in front. Optics has changed significantly - now the turn signals and headlights are made in the form of a separate block, which has moved to the bumper area, but the light impression will reliably protect them. So visually looks KamAZ 44108.
We look at the characteristics of external data according to the specifications of the developers. The height (in 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 first rear wheels is 3.69 m. The total length is 7.35 m, the width along the wheels is 2.5 m. The seat plate is at an altitude of 1.54 m.
The mass of the tractor is 19 tons, the permissible trailer weight is up to 23 tons inclusive, the turning radius is 11.5 m.
Technical details
When making a purchase decision, each user will be interested in the question of how much fuel his new KamAZ 44108 will require. The technical characteristics of the car do not seem to be very large, however, according to the drivers, 44 liters per 100 km. Therefore, this car has two tanks, having a total of 560 liters. The machine is equipped with an 11-liter 8-cylinder engine with 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 such an engine, the ZF box is also put in 10 steps. The power of this engine will be 325 hp. Both engine versions meet Euro-3 standards.
KamAZ 44108 is distinguished by the presence of two differential lock systems. Inter-axle locking will make both axles spin with the same force, and the inter-axle will cause both wheels on the same axis to rotate with the same torque.
Friction type double disc dry clutch. Pneumatic brakes are divided into 4 autonomous units with minimal coupling. In addition to them, there is a main brake system that serves to completely stop the machine.
Use cases
KamAZ 44108 due to its improved cross-country received a number of modifications. The main base of the truck 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 an add-on.
At the same time, manipulators of various carrying capacities are allowed. There are also no special requirements for device manufacturers - you can use the system of any developer.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we note that after restyling, KAMAZ 44108 received a new cabin, in which there was a place for a single berth, seats on an air- or spring suspension, as well as a new unified toolbar.
The attachment of the cab itself to the frame has also undergone some changes, as a result of which the developers promise to reduce vibration, a softer ride and support the cab at a certain height with the help of airbags fixed in certain places of the frame.