Kamaz 6520 6x4

Sept 26, 2019: KAMAZ 6520 6x4 is popular for offering best-in-class mileage, comfort, and reliability. The truck is available in two body options - 14 CuM and 16 CuM. This truck is suitable for transporting small industrial materials and construction materials. The low-maintenance feature of this truck makes it suitable for a profitable business.

It is powered by an 8-Cylinder V Shape 11760 cc diesel motor, which puts out 320 hp of maximum power at 1,900 rpm and a peak torque of 1,373 Nm at 1,300-1,500 rpm. The power is sent to the wheels via a 16-speed ZF Manual Gear Transmission that helps the truck in achieving a top speed of 100 kmph. It comes in two fuel tank options, and the buyer can opt for either 210 L or 350 L. 

Kamaz 6520 Truck - Expert Review

Overview

The Russian Kamaz Trucks are known for their excellence in performance, comfort and style with robust frame offering needed safety. There are many trucks available in the market from Kamaz and 6520 is one among them with best-in-class mileage, performance and comfort features.

It is available in 2 body options with 14 and 16 Cubic Meter (CuM) load body size and is suitable for carrying road construction material, small industrial components and powdered materials. Kamaz 6520 comes with robust frame body, sufficiently comfortable interiors, decent power and torque numbers and bearable mileage cost, which makes it stand out of competition. Running on low operational cost, it surely makes a lot of profit for the owner and its business.

Specs:

Engine: Kamaz 740.61.320 V8 Euro III 11.76 Litre Diesel

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 25,000 kg

Wheelbase and Turning Radius: 4,320 mm and 10,700 mm

Power Steering: Integral with Double U/J

Engine and Performance

Kamaz 6520 has been equipped with a truly monstrous powerhouse, i.e. Kamaz -740.61.320 8-Cylinder V Shape 11760 cc diesel engine, which can easily generate 320 hp power @ 1,900 rpm and a massive peak torque of 1,373 Nm @ 1,300-1,500 rpm. Now, this much torque truly makes it one of the best options available for the transporters in hilly areas with steeps to climb every day.

Its 42% gradeability also supports the climb in crawler gear with 16-speed ZF Manual Gear Transmission system with pneumatic assisted gear shift takes it to a maximum speed of 100 km/h. Complied to Euro III emissions, it helps is keeping environment clean too. The Fuel Tank Capacity of 210 and 350 Litre also makes it a go for middle-range distances easily.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

Dimension-wise, Kamaz 6520 is 8,085 mm long, 2,600 mm wide and 3,442 mm high with decent wheelbase of 4,320 mm. The front and rear track of it are 2,090 mm and 1,830 mm with ground clearance of 296 mm. These dimensions are well stretched enough to let the truck move swiftly and easily on all terrains.

Available in Box and Rock Body options, the load bodies are available in 14 and 16 Cubic Meter (CuM) options. However, the Rock Body is only available in 16 CuM weight carrying model. All these variants have the same Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 25,000 kg including Kerb weight of 11,850 kg and payload capacity of 13,150 kg.

Handling and Suspension

When it comes to handling and suspension, Kamaz has delivered the best-in-class performance with reliable and durable steering, axles and suspension system. Integral Power Steering with Double U/J, 510 mm diameter and 21.5:1 makes it very smooth to move the truck even at full capacity.

Its Semi-Elliptical Multi Leaf Springs with Hydraulic Double Acting Shock Absorber at the front and Fully Actuated Inverted ones on Tanden Bogie Trunnion with Torque Rods at the rear, make the drive smoother and bump-free on any given road. The Heavy Duty Reverse Elliot Forged I beam Type front and Fully Floating Tandem Axle Hub Reduction rear axles also take care of the weight distribution thus offering a balanced drive.

Braking and Safety

Safety is something which is required the most for Indian roads and Kamaz 6520 has everything to make it count. There are Dual Circuit Drum service brakes alongside Asbestos Free Brake Linings with Automatic Slack Adjuster, Rear Side Spring Actuated parking brakes and Kamaz Engine exhaust brakes.

Tyre options of 11 x 20 - 16 PR, 12 x 20 - 16 PR, 12 x 20 - 18 PR (Mining Pattern) with seat-belts, High Strength Steel Manufactured cabin and frame also chin in to offer needed safety in case of mishaps.

Design and Comfort

As far as design is considered, trucks don’t get that much attention, yet Kamaz 6520 has bit eye-catching features like wide wind-screen, nicely-shaped front radiator grille, ladder climb cabin, and headlights. Inside, its sleeper cabin is full A/C with Driver Information Display, Adjustable Driver Seats, Tiltable Steering and Telemetrics to make the drive comfortable and hassle free.