Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is located at the bottom of this article.
KAMAZ, together with its official partner, NPO Transmaster plant (Miass), has launched a tanker truck on the KAMAZ-65658 chassis of the latest generation K5, designed for the transportation and short-term storage of drinking water.
The novelty is based on the modern KAMAZ-65658 three-axle chassis, which belongs to the transport family of the latest generation K5 . This universal three-axle truck is often chosen by retailers for food delivery, in general, the chassis is convenient for mounting different types of superstructures. The truck is equipped with a comfortable cabin with a berth and good visibility, a low-consumption KAMAZ engine with a capacity of 390 hp, as well as a robotic twelve-speed gearbox. Among the features of the KAMAZ-65658 chassis are the 6×2 wheel formula and the lifting rear axle, which significantly improves the vehicle’s load capacity, fuel efficiency and maneuverability. To ensure smooth running, the rear axles of the chassis are equipped with air suspension.
The tank with a volume of 13 cubic meters is made in the form of a suitcase-shape horizontal tank with a thermal insulation layer. NPO Transmaster engineers have applied a combined product protection system: the inner shell is made of high-quality food grade stainless steel 12X18H10 with a thickness of 3 mm, which preserves all properties of drinking water. In turn, the outer shell is made of high-quality carbon steel 1.5-2 mm thick with a wear-resistant paint coating, which together makes the structure rigid and durable enough.
To ensure uninterrupted operation in all climatic conditions, engineers have provided a tank heating system. The temperature of the product in the tank is maintained by using exhaust gases from the chassis, and in the parking lot by using a 220V electric heating element. Heating of the pumping module is also provided. This configuration guarantees the vehicle’s performance even at extremely low temperatures.
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