With a 560-horsepower engine: A batch of new serial KAMAZ-54901 trucks rolled off the assembly line

The exterior of the KamAZ-54901 received fairings on the cab and chassis to save fuel

A batch of serial KamAZ-54901 Hi-tech version K5+ generation trucks rolled off the main assembly line of PJSC "KamAZ". This was reported in the manufacturer's press service.

The new version (4x2) introduced the ADAS system - a complex of advanced driver assistance systems, including cruise control, lane keeping assist, emergency braking, EBS electronic braking, ESP stability control system, ABS anti-lock braking system and ASR traction control system.

The exterior of the KamAZ-54901 was complemented by aerodynamic fairings on the cab and chassis to reduce fuel consumption by 5-10%. The model is equipped with a modernized 13-liter KamAZ R6 910 engine with a capacity of 560 hp with a torque of 2600 Nm.

For comparison, the basic version of the KAMAZ-54901 tractor unit is equipped with a 483 hp engine. In addition, in the new configuration, the tractor is equipped with a 12-speed robotic gearbox with a retarder - a hydraulic retarder, which allows to increase the service life of the brake mechanisms. 
Alexander Ignatiev, Head of the Technical Support Bureau for Automotive Equipment of the Product Management Department of PJSC "KamAZ"

The truck can travel up to 5,000 km on two full tanks.

The new generation 2.5-meter wide cab with a high roof and two sleeping places provides comfortable conditions for the driver, including a flat floor and an internal height of about two meters. The package also includes a refrigerator.

The cab frame is made using galvanized parts, cataphoretic priming and modern painting methods. This ensures resistance to corrosion even in harsh operating conditions.

Currently, 20 copies of KamAZ-54901 have rolled off the company's assembly line. In December, it is planned to produce another 15 cars. Ten trucks will be sent for export.

Earlier www1.ru reported that the latest generation K5 KAMAZ-54901 truck was tested in Novosibirsk.

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