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At the MiningWorld Russia-2024 exhibition, which is taking place on April 23-25 in Moscow, KAMAZ is presenting two models from a new family of mining dump trucks.

The company’s stand demonstrates the KAMAZ-4555-0000030-BC quarry dump truck called Atlant 50. The 6×4 dump truck is designed for work in quarries and operation in areas with temperate and tropical climates at ambient temperatures from minus 40 to plus 40°C (climatic version – U1). Operator’s workplace – a comfortable cabin of the new generation K5 with a berth – is the best solution among these classes of mining dump trucks on the market. The interior of the cabin optionally provides an additional household module with the possibility of placing a microwave oven and refrigerator. There is a table for eating.

The dump truck is equipped with cabin protection systems against falling objects (FOPS requirements), as well as rollover protection systems (ROPS requirements). This cab protection system allows servicing the engine and its systems without lifting the dump body.

A new landing gear entrance group with convenient access to the cockpit has been developed. The new bumper is designed for quarry conditions.

The vehicle is equipped with an economical 13-liter KAMAZ R6 diesel engine without an exhaust gas aftertreatment system. A seven-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission with a retarder and a dual-circuit heat exchanger is installed. There is also an engine intake system that ensures operation in quarry conditions (high dust levels) with attachment to the cab protection (ROPS/FOPS). The exhaust system is also mounted to the cab protection (ROPS/FOPS). The load capacity of the rear balancing spring suspension is 50 tonnes. The steering system is hydraulic, with hydraulic cylinders on the axle and equipment included in the chassis.

Dump body is of universal design (overburden and various rocks), with platform heating. The body design includes stone ejectors for dual wheels. The fuel tank is also made with bottom protection, which protects it from damage by foreign objects. The volume of the platform is 30 cubic meters, its elevation angle is 47 degrees. It is also possible to develop a coal dump body.

In addition, Atlant 50 is equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems, dynamic cargo weighing, including a system for measuring roll (tilt angle) and preventing the dump truck from tipping over. It is also equipped with an automatic centralized lubrication system and a fire extinguishing system. In addition, the company’s engineers provided a warning system for the approach of a dump truck to overhead power lines (USPVL) and blocking the lifting of the body under high-voltage lines. Additional lighting is installed around the perimeter of the vehicle. Also among the dump truck options is an automated traffic control system (ADAS) level 1, which includes all-round cameras, ultrasonic sensors, driver condition monitoring, and an alcohol lock. Battery is high capacity. Headlights are LED. Heating of components and assemblies is provided, namely: fuel strainers, fuel tank inlet, rear-view mirrors, operator’s seat.

The wheels are 16.00R25 tires used at the front, 14.00R25 at the rear. Tires provide loads on the front axle and drive axles.

During MiningWorld Russia-2024, another representative of the family of mining dump trucks is being demonstrated – KAMAZ-4554 (Atlant 49). The machine is designed for working in a quarry and transporting coal, overburden and various ores. This is the heaviest dump truck in its dimensions: its load capacity is 49 tonnes, while the total weight of the dump truck is 72 tonnes. The volume of the dump body is 35 cubic meters. KAMAZ-4554 is equipped with an interactive smart system for monitoring the operation of the hydraulic equipment of the dump truck. Also provided are overload and roll control, system monitoring with data transmission, and a fault warning function. Like the Atlant 50, this model is equipped with a new K5 cab with ROPS/FOPS operator cab protection.

Let us remind you that the new generation of mining dump trucks of the Atlant family with a wheel arrangement of 6×4, 6×6, 8×4 is distinguished by an increased load capacity, which ranges from 39 to 100 tonnes. Due to their technical characteristics, the latest developments of KAMAZ provide the best performance in the industry.

KAMAZ is presenting vehicles at the “Gas. Oil. New Technologies for the Far North” exhibition taking place in Novy Urengoy these days.

The eighteenth interregional specialized exhibition “Gas. Oil. New Technologies for the Far North” is held within the framework of the Yamal Oil and Gas Forum on the initiative of the Government of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the administration of the city of Novy Urengoy. With one succinct title, the exhibition expresses the needs of the region where fuel industry is the core one. There are a total of 79 fields in Yamal, and each of them requires modern equipment, technologies and vehicles.

At its stand, KAMAZ demonstrates automotive equipment meant for the industry. The visitors’ interest was aroused by the presented steam production unit on the KAMAZ-43118 chassis. Among its functions are the removal of paraffin deposits from oil wells in the cold season, using as a temporary boiler house in workers’ settlements, heating of the soil in the cold season if excavation work is necessary, as well as heating of components and mechanisms of automotive equipment. To perform the entire range of work, there are two modes: powerful with a steam pressure of up to 100 atmospheres and a temperature of up to 310˚C and a heating mode with a steam pressure of up to 8 atmospheres and a temperature of up to 174˚C. The KAMAZ-43118 (6×6) all-wheel drive chassis, on which the unit is based, is equipped with a restyled cabover cab, a KAMAZ 667.511-300 engine, and a nine-speed manual transmission.

In addition, the company’s exposition displays a high-sided vehicle with a KMU-150 “Galichanin” on a KAMAZ-43118 (6×6) chassis and a KAMAZ-6522 dump truck (6×6).

A high-sided vehicle with KMU-150 “Galichanin” on a KAMAZ-43118 (6×6) chassis is designed to perform a wide range of loading and unloading, construction, installation and transport work with various cargoes. The lifting capacity is designed to handle heavy-duty work. The all-wheel drive chassis allows the truck to travel to other regions along difficult roads. The truck is equipped with a KAMAZ engine of Euro 5 environmental standard with a power of 300 hp. KMU load capacity: maximum – 7,000 kg, at maximum reach – 200 kg. The technically permissible weight of transported cargo is 6,490 kg. The internal dimensions of the platform are 6,112×2,470×730 mm, without frame and awning. The control station is located on a column. Remote control is carried out via a remote control, there is the possibility of cable connection. The lifting height of the certified working platform is up to 24 m. The special equipment is also equipped with a safety device with registration of operating parameters, an emergency station for lowering the boom, a set of radios, a spotlight on the boom, and an anemometer.

The KAMAZ-6522 (6×6) all-wheel drive dump truck, proven by time and roads, is often used to perform work in difficult road conditions. The vehicle’s carrying capacity is 19 tonnes. The design features of the model as a whole are characteristic of many representatives of the new generation of KAMAZ vehicles. Trucks of the “heavy” family are distinguished by increased consumer properties: increased service life, increased load capacity, engine power, as well as reduced specific fuel consumption. Thanks to permanent all-wheel drive, a three-axle chassis, a reinforced frame and chassis, the truck behaves confidently in difficult terrain.

The truck is equipped with a 16-speed manual transmission. In addition, the truck is equipped with a modern, economical KAMAZ engine that meets the Euro 5 environmental standard. Engine power – 400 hp, working volume – 11.76 l.

The volume of the dump platform is 16 cubic meters. Platform elevation angle – 50 degrees. The direction of unloading is backwards.

On February 16, 1976, the first KAMAZ truck rolled off the main assembly line of the automobile plant.

The Kama auto giant was built in record time: on December 13, 1969, the construction of the plant in Naberezhnye Chelny began, and already on February 16, 1976, the first truck, KAMAZ-5320, rolled off the main assembly line. This became the main event of the six-year construction period of the auto giant and a striking fact not only in the history of the top Russian truck maker, but also in the history of the domestic automobile industry.

From February 24 to March 5, 1976, the XXV Congress of the CPSU was held in Moscow, and as a sign of the successful implementation of the party’s plans, the first KAMAZ vehicle arrived on Red Square under its own power. The truck with serial number 0000001 was driven by test driver Valery Peretolchin. Also the first honorary crew of the KAMAZ-5320 on-board vehicle included installer Dmitry Zagrebelny and KAMGESENERGOSTROY employee Rafis Sabirzyanov.

It is noteworthy that this truck has survived to this day. After leaving the assembly line, it was handed over to the consumer, worked for a long time in Bashkiria, then was bought by KAMAZ and restored. Today, the first truck is one of the valuable exhibits of the KAMAZ Museum, which invariably arouses great interest among visitors.

KAMAZ-5320 was produced until 2000. Over 24 years, more than 393 thousand of these trucks were assembled.

Today the company is at a new stage of development, a full-scale modernization of production is underway, and the model range is actively expanding. Now fifth-generation trucks are rolling off the KAMAZ main assembly line, which are radically different from their predecessors. The flagship of the new K5 line is the KAMAZ-54901 truck. The premium segment tractor unit was developed by the company’s engineers as a worthy alternative to trucks from the Big Seven. The truck is not inferior to foreign analogues in its technical characteristics and comfort.

The KAMAZ-54901 model was launched on the market in 2020 and in a short time won the trust of consumers, becoming especially in demand in the Russian logistics services market. The high demand for the K5 flagship from carriers is due to its operational and consumer properties. The truck is equipped with a new KAMAZ-910.52-460 engine (Euro 5) with a displacement of 13 liters, a power of 482 hp and a torque of 2403 Nm. The use of modern high-tech design solutions made it possible to increase the service interval to 120 thousand km, and the engine life to 1.5 million km, while reducing fuel consumption by 10% compared to previous generation vehicles. The tractor is also equipped with a new 12-speed automated transmission, which has low noise levels, high efficiency and reduced fuel consumption.

Separately, it is worth noting the modern, spacious cabin with a flat floor and two berths, which provides an increased level of comfort for the driver’s work and rest, which reduces fatigue and, as a result, increases the safety of cargo delivery. Also installed in the cabin is a multimedia system with a 15.6″ diagonal touch screen with the functions of a navigator, radio, public address system, music playback, online or offline video viewing, control of vehicle parameters, control of the cabin heater and pre-heater.

Today, the KAMAZ-54901 vehicle is produced on a new sanctions-resistant component base. Due to the fact that suppliers and manufacturers of automatic transmissions, drive axles, fuel systems and other components have been replaced, its production no longer depends on the supply of components from unfriendly countries. This allows KAMAZ to guarantee its customers the availability of spare parts and high-quality service for the supplied equipment.

At the end of last year, the company produced more than five thousand KAMAZ-54901 vehicles, and it plans to produce 15 thousand different models of K5 generation vehicles this year.