Fuel consumption rate for Kamaz 5490 tractor • Model history

The competition for efficiency among drivers of the new generation KAMAZ-5490 truck tractors, which took place in Naberezhnye Chelny, is a significant event in many respects. This was a test drive of a new truck for Russian drivers in real conditions - on a section of the M7 Volga highway. Moreover, they tested not just the “head”, but a coupling with a total weight of more than 39 tons, loaded with 20 tons of cast iron ballast.

KamAZ 4310 fuel consumption per 100 km Vehicle history

75-440 ZF 16S-2221 for internal combustion engine OM457LA Type 12-speed unsynchronized 16-speed synchronized Brakes Energy-pneumatic drive Type front rear disc Wheels and tires Wheel type disc Tire type pneumatic, tubeless Rim size 9.0-22.5 Tire size 315 60 R22.5 Cabin Type located above the engine Version with two berths Characteristics and gross weight Maximum speed, no less, km h 110 Climbing angle, no less than 18 External overall turning radius, m 8.5. The company is constantly developing new vehicles, diesel engines and chassis in order to reduce fuel consumption of KamAZ, improve performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Vehicle powertrain

KamAZ 5490 is equipped with two engine options. Along with the German power unit, a Russian, proven diesel engine 740.75-440 is also installed.

Engine with index 740.75-440

The Russian version is four-stroke, number of cylinders – 8, volume – 12 liters. It has a power of 440 hp. p., air cooling system. The unit is characterized by maximum torque (2060 N/m), achieving peak performance from 1900 rpm. The truck with this engine showed excellent performance when working in difficult conditions. It consumes more fuel, but is less expensive to maintain.

Power unit OM-457LA

The truck is equipped with an economical and reliable German four-stroke engine with six cylinders, which meets the Euro-5 environmental standard. It has a volume of 12 liters and power ratings of 428 liters. With. and torque – 2100 N/m. The engine life of the KamAZ 5490 vehicle is determined by the manufacturer to be 1.2 million km, and service maintenance is required every 80 thousand km. The cost of parts for an imported device is significantly higher than its domestic counterparts, but it is more reliable in operation.

Transmission. Model history

Kamaz 5490 instrument panel designations • The vehicle is designed for transporting goods over long distances.

Error codes

For carriers who like to refuel before long-distance flights from their trusted sources, the tractor can be equipped with an additional fuel tank with a capacity of 400 liters, instead of the spare wheel holder on the tractor frame. In recent years, the company’s specialists have been actively working to expand the range of vehicles produced; more and more new models with different carrying capacities are appearing.

Qн = 0.x (Hsan x S + Hw x W) x (1 + 0.01 x D)… Main indicators

In the first years of production, KamAZ-65117 trucks were equipped with manual gearboxes of the KamAZ-154 model. This is a 10-speed gearbox, traditional in the past for the vast majority of cars from the Kama Automobile Plant.

Prices in Russia

KamAZ-5490 is a new truck, and therefore finding a used one will be problematic. According to the manufacturer, today the price of the new 5490 is 3 million 700 thousand rubles. This is how much the maximum configuration with an imported engine costs. If you still manage to find a used car, in this case you can count on at least 3 million rubles. This is a lot, but even used trucks from this series are in excellent condition, because we are talking about 2013-2014 models. Competitors

It is noteworthy that the KamAZ-5490 is perhaps the first Russian truck that can be compared with foreign models, which will still be more expensive. For example, as an alternative, you can offer the more prestigious Scania R730 model with a 16-liter engine. Don't discount the MAZ-5440A9 truck either.

Instrument cluster indicators and controls KamAZ-5490. Basic Techniques

• Using a regular wrench and a 17mm spanner, loosen the fastening nuts of the generator supports.
• Loosen the bolts securing the bar to the generator.
• Turn the generator down and remove the belt from the pulleys.
• Next, install the new belt there.
• Moving the generator upward, tighten the mounting bolts.

Models with the KAMAZ-740 power unit • KamAZ-43114 35.7 summer norm, 39.4 winter norm;.

Design and cabin

KamAZ-5490 borrowed an all-metal cab from a previous generation Mercedes-Benz truck. The cabin has an attractive, strict design, complemented by aerodynamic body kits. An electric drive is also provided to prevent tipping. In general, I must say that this is the best of all the cabs that are currently installed on KamAZ trucks. Its main advantages are a high roof and two berths, which are integral components of a full-fledged long-haul tractor. The length and width of the berths are 2 and 0.7 meters, respectively, which allows people of different sizes to be accommodated.

According to updated data, the cabin is taken from the popular Mercedes-Benz Axor tractor. But despite this, not all elements from this cabin are used in the design of the Russian truck. In other words, the Russian version of the cabin is a simplified version from Axor. And yet, comfort in the cabin is at the highest level. In addition to air conditioning, the equipment list includes electric windows and other useful options. It is worth noting the materials that are pleasant to the touch and the ideal build quality - here the KamAZ-5490 is not inferior to its foreign analogues. In addition, the interior turned out to be quite practical due to the presence of additional niches. For example, there is ample storage space above the windshield for personal items.

Already in the basic configuration of the KamAZ-5490 there is a three-stage step, supplemented with anti-slip material. In addition, the truck is equipped with fog lights with built-in LED elements and audio preparation. Also available are daytime running lights and even a preheater, which is an indispensable option for a diesel engine, especially in the cold season. The instrument panel in the cabin has an anti-reflective coating. The windows in the doors go down and up automatically. Finally, the 5490 can be equipped with a full navigation system.

Engine © Model history

But in relation to KamAZ dump trucks, this calculated parameter is of greatest importance, since the vehicle includes many modifications, each of which differs in individual fuel consumption. In the European Union, the length of such couplings is 18.75 meters, and in the Russian Federation twenty meters are allowed; with such dimensions, the volume of the cargo compartment grows from the usual 86 93 to 110 cubic meters.

Loading platform. Model history

KamAZ-5490-68 (T5)

Methane-powered cars are not a new thing for a long time. Recently, at KAMAZ and in the whole country, this topic has been discussed especially actively. As part of this project, the automotive giant held a scientific conference for consumers of natural gas vehicles.

Difficulties in operating gas equipment on a diesel engine

There are only three reasons:

• The auto-ignition temperature of diesel is 380 - 390 degrees Celsius, but gas (be it methane or propane) is about 700 degrees
• Accordingly, gaseous fuel must be ignited. But there are no spark plugs in a diesel engine!
• The octane rating of pure diesel is less than that of gas, 50 - 60 versus 110 - 120 units. To prevent the engine from going into overdrive, you need to reduce either the octane number or the compression ratio

As you can see, the implementation is quite complex, but at the moment only two solutions have been found that allow the use of gas on a diesel unit.