Kamaz 6540 8x4

Sept 26, 2019: KAMAZ is known for offering efficient trucks with loads of features. The 6540 8x4 comes with a massive gross vehicle weight of 31 tonnes and a total payload capacity of 18.2 tonnes. Talking about the cabin, it gets the latest consoles that make it hassle-free for the driver to control the truck across different terrains. The suspension duties are handled by Semi-elliptical Single Pin Leaf Assembly Shock Absorbers at the front and Bogie Type Arrangement with Anti-Roll Barsat the rear. 

The powertrain feature a V8 Twin Turbocharged with Intercooler mill that generates a maximum power of 260 hp at 2200 rpm and a peak torque of 1093 Nm at 1400 rpm. To ensure smooth gear shifts, it gets ZF 9S 1315 gearbox, and you also get a single overdrive gear as well. 

Expert Review - KAMAZ 6540 8x4

Overview

Rugged, robust and reliable – Kamaz motors embodies modern trucking with its aim to induce growth in heavy transportation with optimized resources and increased efficiency.

Kamaz trucks are not only known for providing the right combination of low maintenance and peak efficiency but also for sporting precisely planned localized components perfectly suiting the Indian terrains.

Meeting these compliances quite effectively KAMAZ 6540 8x4 clearly comes out a winner in the segment of new-generation multi-axle tippers – with a host of features invariably bringing in high load capacity, good maneuverability, reliability and low maintenance & operational costs to the vehicle.

Perfectly modeled for Indian driving conditions and business requirements, 6540 8x4 is all equipped to serve you with different application types spanning across large infrastructure and road projects, irrigation and heavy carriage.

The team from Kamaz takes care of your business preferences and this makes them allow you the machine components and configurations that go by your end-application requirements – compressively backed by best of operational facility and maintenance program. The best part, the service support you get for your truck will make sure you hardly face any downtime with your vehicle.

Specs

Engine Type: V8, Twin Turbocharged with Intercooler

Displacement: 10850 cc

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 31000 kg

Wheelbase: 3640 mm

Number of Wheels: 12

Engine and Performance

Kamaz 6540 8x4 is fitted with V8, Twin Turbocharged with Intercooler Engine which produces a max output of 260 hp (188Kw) @ 2200 rpm, besides allowing a max torque of 1093 Nm (112 kgm) @ 1400 rpm – offering extra tonnage and longevity to the vehicle. The truck is powered by ZF 9S 1315 gearbox for smooth transmission with 9 forward with 1 overdrive 1 reverse gear. Nailing it right on performance, the schematic auxiliary inputs and configuration of the truck make it reach optimum fuel consumption and experience low operational cost, just the way India needs!

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

Talking of the make, you have it fully built with titable cab tipping body of 16m3 box type with tail gate. For Kamaz 6540 8x4 the wheelbase of 3640 mm comes quite comprehensive with an overall length of 7,640 mm, overall width of 2,500 mm and height of 3326 mm. The truck comes with a Gross Vehicle Weight of around 31,000 kg and is capable of carrying a payload of 19,000 kg. The best part, it is designed to offer high productivity, dependability and durability for carrying loads of different types and sizes in extreme conditions backed by a decent gradeability of 25%.

Handling and Suspension

The ZF, Hydraulic Power Steering lets you handle the truck with great ease with a 10.1 meter of turning radius, aiding to speed balancing technique to great extent. Keeping it even better, Kamaz 6540 8x4 comes with a Semi-elliptical Single Pin Leaf Assembly with Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers and Anti-Roll Bar suspension on the front. At the back of the truck you will find Bogie Type Arrangement with Anti-Roll Bars with 11 Leaf Plates, which makes it a perfect driver’s den to be rolled on patchy Indian surfaces.

Braking and Safety

Safety is everything that makes a truck dependable to drive on. Kamaz, with its advanced braking technology puts you at an equation of great safety. Dual circuit pneumatic brakes with load sensing valve and non-asbestos brake lining, wearing total braking area of 8,400 cm2, allow you all the safety you need while driving on varied plains and different weather conditions. Further, the standard rim size of 8.0 x 20 inches and tyres with 11 x 20 -16 Ply rating, go far in making it work with different surfaces, waging most suitably with the overall safety mechanism of the truck.

Design and Comfort

The leading edge design of this truck has been planned keeping the modern transportation needs in mind. With Kamaz 6540 8x4 you get the special 8X4 integrated axle design, lending high level of stability and maneuverability. It is also designed to serve even weight distribution on the wheels that effectuates high road grip, hugely contributing to the driving comfort. The cabin is equipped with latest consoles that help controlling the machine with great convenience across different speed operations. Further, with apt cabin facility and each serving component placed perfectly throughout the action panel, this tip trailer stands every chance to win the comfort game.