Modification KAMAZ-semi-trailer 5410 series - the most popular trucks in the line of the Kama Automobile Plant. Their serial production continued for 25 years and ended in 2002. The demand for the car is due to its simplicity and unpretentiousness in maintenance, reliable operation, high load-bearing capacity and good technical characteristics. With the help of this machine it is possible to transport goods up to 12 meters long and up to 3 cubic meters in volume.
Exterior and Cabin
Outside, the KAMAZ semi-trailer is designed extremely concisely and simply. Since the development of the car was carried out during the USSR, the main attention was paid to technical parameters, excluding all unnecessary and useless elements.
The vehicle is equipped with a classic rectangular cabin without a hood. The front light elements are round in shape, on the grille there is the traditional symbolism of the car factory on Kama. The bumper is made of metal or plastic, is one of the elements of passive protection in emergency situations.
The forehead is placed strictly vertically, divided by a transverse bar, which ensures stability in the headwind at speed. Advanced cleaners with long-lasting brushes are responsible for the cleanliness of the glass. Maximum control over the road is guaranteed by side mirrors located at different angles. A similar design also allows you to more confidently control the dimensions of the truck.
Features
KamAZ tractor with semitrailer is equipped with a reliable five-speed gearbox. A fast reaction of the heavyweight provides a large gear ratio, which is important in emergency situations and during overloads. Wheels of a diskless type car with high-strength rubber. The driver's seat is made in an ascetic style, but with a set of all the required functions. The execution of the inside of the cab can be with a sleeping bag or three seats.
Another feature of the cab is its placement above the power unit. This design made it possible to expand the usable space and access to the necessary regulators. The seat can be adjusted for a particular driver without any problems, the function of the shock absorbers on it is performed by a special spring.
KamAZ semi-trailer: requirements
The basic tow hitch is used to modify the tractor unit. In addition to the standard variation, the Arctic and tropical versions were produced, designed to work in extreme temperature conditions. KamAZ-5410 with a semitrailer is designed for operation during the carriage of goods exceeding the permissible weight for this vehicle. Trailers must be equipped with electrical and pneumatic terminals for connecting wiring, braking systems and additional equipment.
Additionally, fog lights, seat belts, a starting heater, a reserve tank for fuel with a capacity of 350 liters can be installed on the vehicle.
Powerplant and dimensions
The KAMAZ semi-trailer is equipped with a four-stroke diesel engine with 8 cylinders, which have a V-shaped arrangement. The power unit is equipped with turbine supercharging, complies with Euro 1 standards, has a high efficiency. Its characteristics:
- Volume in liters - 10.8.
- The power indicator in kW is 154.
- Consumption per hundred kilometers - 40-42 liters.
- Top speed (km / h) - 85.
- Acceleration to 70 km is about 70 seconds.
Overall and weight parameters that KamAZ semi-trailer has:
- Length / height / width (m) - 6.14 / 3.5 / 2.68.
- The turning radius at the minimum (m) is 8.5.
- The weight of the equipped car (t) is 6.65.
- Gross weight with a trailer (t) - 14.5.
- Axle load (t) - 3.35.
Reviews and conclusions
According to the reviews of the owners, the KamAZ semi-trailer, the photo of which is posted below, is a truly indispensable assistant in construction, agricultural farming and related areas. This is due to the fact that the machine, with its unpretentiousness, has a reliable motor and a greater carrying capacity compared to similar models.
This vehicle can be called one of the best products of the domestic automotive industry. No wonder its serial production lasted a quarter of a century (from 1976 to 2002). The car met the expectations of business executives, and proved to be excellent both in areas with a temperate climate, and in the tropical and northern regions.