How many cubic meters of sand, crushed stone, and earth are in a KamAZ dump truck?

The KamAZ dump truck is special equipment that is manufactured by one of the largest Russian manufacturers of trucks. The Kama Automobile Plant is the 13th largest producer of heavy trucks in the world. How many cubes are there in a KamAZ dump truck? Depending on the model, this design can accommodate varying amounts of sand, crushed stone, earth, gravel, black soil and other materials. This is a car that is highly efficient special equipment for agriculture, utilities, and construction companies. Dump trucks transport loads from 7,000 to 25,500 kg. Special equipment is classified into four groups:

biaxial - 4x2;
triaxial - 6x4;
three-axle all-wheel drive - 6x6;
four-axle - 8x4.

Knowledge of the volume of a KamAZ dump truck body will help you choose the appropriate model, as well as understand how much materials can be loaded into special equipment for transportation.

KamAZ dump truck

Characteristics of bodies of some types of domestic dump trucks

Dump trucks include not only cars with tipping bodies, but also semi-trailers equipped with tipper body devices. The use of semi-trailers is beneficial in cases where large volumes of bulk products need to be transported. And when you need a dump truck, you can always order a dump truck rental service from us.

Toner dimensions: length, width and height of the trailer.

TONAR is a semi-trailer for transporting bulk materials. This delivery method is not suitable for everyone, as it is associated with a number of restrictions. Firstly, not all roads allow such heavy equipment, and secondly, not everyone has such access roads to the site. Therefore, these points should be foreseen and calculated in advance. Below is a picture with the dimensions of the TONAR.

Determination of volume

Sometimes we don’t even think about how much a cube of this or that material weighs, for example, crushed stone or sand. However, to calculate the cost of transportation services, road carriers use an indicator that characterizes the weight of the cargo.

How many cubes of a particular material will fit in a KAMAZ truck depends on various factors. Among them the most important can be identified:

Vehicle modification. For each model, the maximum load capacity values are determined in cubic meters or tons;
Type of material transported. Each of them has certain characteristics: density, humidity, fraction, etc. As a result, different materials will require different volumes for the same weight.

Knowing all the necessary data, you can make the calculations yourself. The table calculates the mass density of some materials that are most often transported on KAMAZ vehicles.

Type of material	Weight of one cube, kg
Sand for construction work according to GOST 8736-93, sifted	1600
River sand, wet quarry.	1650
Sand-gravel mixture (GOST)	1600
Gravel	1450
Expanded clay	700
Crushed granite	1400
Crushed stone	1350
tuff stone	850
Crushed marble	1500
Limestone	1250
Slag fraction up to 250mm	1400
Loose gypsum	2300
Cement	1350
Vermiculite	200
Manure	500-900
Corn	1200
Chernozem	1000
Loose chernozem	700
Dry peat	300
Wet peat	800
Hay	35-60

Sand

When transporting sand, its type is of particular importance. Most often the following are transported in the back of a KAMAZ:

Dry sand;
Building;
Construction dry friable;
Construction dry compacted;
Career.

The bulk density of each of them varies from 1200 to 1700 kg/cubic meter. Thus, to transport 10 tons of sand, a platform with a volume of 12 to 17 cubic meters will be required.

Crushed stone

Transporting crushed stone also requires careful calculation to select the optimal truck. To do this, it is necessary to take into account the fraction of the building material. The bulk density indicator depends on it.

The following types of crushed stone are used on construction sites:

Granite fraction from 20 to 250 mm. Its density will vary from 1370 to 1400 kg per cubic meter;
Limestone fraction from 10 to 70 mm. The bulk density of such building materials varies from 1250 to 1330 kg/cubic meter;
Crushed gravel offers a wide range of fractions. Its bulk density will be from 1600 to 1730 kilograms per cubic meter;
Slag with a density of 800 kg/m3;
Expanded clay fraction from 5 to 40 mm. For it, it is necessary to select a dump truck based on a density from 210 kg per cubic meter to 450;
Secondary, which is characterized by a density in the range of 1200 - 3000 kg/cubic meter.

Land for the plot

In addition to building materials, KAMAZ trucks are used to transport land for summer cottages. This need arises when carrying out work on landscaping a personal or local area or registering a land plot. As with other materials, in this case the maximum volume of transported cargo depends on its density. On average, one KAMAZ can deliver from 5 to 7 tons of earth to your site.

Firewood

Thanks to the design features of the platform, KAMAZ is perfectly suited for transporting timber. Depending on the modification of the KAMAZ dump truck, one vehicle can load from 25 to 45 cubic meters of logs.

If you use KAMAZ to transport sawn firewood, then one vehicle will be able to transport from 5 to 7 cubic meters of logs. This indicator is influenced by the shape of the cut and the option of laying firewood in the car body.

Rules for calculating the weight and volume of various materials

The bodies of special equipment indicate the weight and capacity of KamAZ that can be transported. With loads that have a constant mass (equipment, machinery, etc.), everything is very clear. When it comes to bulk materials, it can sometimes be difficult to determine their true mass. This is due to the degree of humidity and density. In this case, it is the bulk density that is taken into account (i.e., without compaction).

Having made the necessary calculations, it is easier to select a car of the required cubic capacity with the maximum permissible tonnage. Knowledge of these parameters allows you to use dump trucks more profitably and not drive them underloaded.

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How much does a cube of crushed stone weigh?

By reducing the fraction of crushed stone, its bulk density and humidity increase, and accordingly the weight of crushed stone increases, which leads to a decrease in the loaded volume.

A dump truck with a known load capacity of 7.7 tons and a body volume of 6m3 can transport:

only 5.2 cubic meters of crushed granite (7.7 divided by 1470 = 5.2 m3);
crushed stone with a density of 1300 kg/m3 is almost 6 tons (7.7 divided by 1300 = 5.9 m3).

A large dump truck, such as Kamaz or Ural, with a body of 20 m3 and a carrying capacity of 25 tons, will transport:

crushed stone with a density of 1470 kg/m3 - 17 cubic meters (25 divided by 1470 = 17 m3);
crushed stone with a density of 1300 - 19 cubic meters (25 divided by 1300 = 19.2 m3).

Calculation of crushed stone mass

Knowing the volume of the body and the characteristics of the crushed stone, you can calculate its mass when fully loaded. We will calculate according to the formula:

m = V * p, where m is the mass of bulk materials, V is the maximum volume of the body, p is the bulk density of crushed stone.

If you need to deliver granite crushed stone of a fraction of 40 - 70 mm using a KAMAZ-43255 vehicle, you need to clarify the vehicle’s capacity and material parameters. The bulk density of crushed stone is indicated in the table below:

Crushed stone	Fraction size, mm	Bulk density, kg/m3
Granite	20 – 40	1370 – 1470
40 – 70	1380 – 1450
70 – 250	1400
Limestone	10 – 20	1250
20 – 40	1280
40 – 70	1330
Gravel	5 – 20	1430
20 – 40	1600
Slag	regardless of particle size	800

Check the exact characteristics in the accompanying documentation when purchasing crushed stone.

Sand

There are many types of sand, they all have different bulk densities, on average the figures are from 1200 to 1700 kg/m3, the average figure for calculations is 1600. Thus, to transport 10 tons of sand, you will need a body of 12 cubic meters.

The density indicator should always be taken as an average; it always depends on various factors:

fraction size;
presence of impurities, purity of the material;
humidity;
extraction method.

It is humidity that often plays a key role, depending on weather conditions.

Often, a vehicle with a known load capacity cannot actually transport sand due to the significant increase in weight.

Examples:

The prescribed carrying capacity of a certain machine is 10 tons, volume 6 m3. The density of transported sand is 1600 kg/m3. 6 * 1600 = 9.6 tons, the weight that a car can carry.

In the case of an increase in the density of sand, theoretically 1800 kg/m3, with a full body of sand, 6 m3 * 1800 kg/m3 = 10.8 tons, an unacceptable overload of the machine is immediately visible.

Average figures show that a car with a carrying capacity of 10 tons will deliver sand from 5 to 8.5 m3, the exact weight depends on the bulk density (1200 - 1800 kg/m3).

➡️10 tons divided by 1200 = 8.33m3

➡️ divide 10 tons by 1800 = 5.55 m3

If the delivery of sand was ordered by a 17-ton KAMAZ, it is capable of delivering an average density of material of 1600 kg/m3 to only 10.6 m3 (17 tons divided by 1600 kg/m3 = 10.6 m3).

You can order sand with delivery throughout Moscow and the region at a low price from our company MSK-Region.

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As a result

It is impossible to accurately calculate the number of cubic meters of brought sand, crushed stone or other building materials, since their weight and volume are influenced by many factors, in particular humidity, fraction size and cleanliness. You also need to take into account that when loading everything fluffs up, and after laying it is compacted.

To protect yourself from possible mistakes, you should decide in advance how the calculation will be made, find out where the building materials are stored and remember if there has been any rain recently. Ideally, you should go to the warehouse and check how loading is carried out in person.

If you need to organize the delivery of concrete in a mixer, then you need to inquire about how weighing and delivery are carried out, as well as the availability of concrete mixers of the required cubic capacity. The best option would be to call a surveyor.

Snow removal and removal using KAMAZ

On large construction sites and other areas, during the winter season, it is necessary to constantly remove snow. If you hire removal services on a KAMAZ, then you need to know how many cubic meters of snow are in a 20-ton KAMAZ (such as, for example, 6520) so as not to overpay extra money for a service not received

So, in a 20-ton KAMAZ there are 16 cubic meters of snow. You can order a snow removal machine from a specialized truck fleet company. The snow is transported outside the city and placed into the car using an excavator.

Model range of KAMAZ dump trucks

The model range of KamAZ dump trucks includes 15 models, which have different load capacities and different volumes of the dump platform. It should be noted that an important indicator is the angle of inclination of the platform, as well as the direction of unloading.

KamAZ - 43255-69 (G5) has a dump platform of 6 cubic meters and a load capacity of 7750 kg; this vehicle can transport 5.1 tons or 6 cubic meters of sand. Not enough.

KamAZ - 53605-48 (A5) has a dump platform of 6.5 cubic meters and a load capacity of 11,700 kg

KamAZ - 65111-50 has a dump platform of 8.2 cubic meters and a load capacity of 14,000 kg

KamAZ - 65111-48 (A5) has a dump platform of 8.2 cubic meters and a load capacity of 14,000 kg

KamAZ - 65115-48 (A5) has a dump platform of 10 cubic meters and a load capacity of 15,000 kg

KamAZ - 6520-21010-53 (Lux) has a dump platform of 16 cubic meters and a load capacity of 22,000 kg

KamAZ - 6520-53 has a dump platform of 12 or 16 or 20 cubic meters and a load capacity of 20,000 kg

KamAZ - 65201-21010-53 (Lux) has a dump platform of 20 cubic meters and a load capacity of 29,000 kg

KamAZ - 65201-53 has a dump platform of 20 cubic meters and a load capacity of 25500 kg

KamAZ - 65201-49 (B5) has a dump platform of 16 cubic meters and a load capacity of 19,000 kg

KamAZ - 6522-53 has a dump platform of 16 cubic meters and a load capacity of 19075 kg

KamAZ - 65222-53 has a dump platform of 16 cubic meters and a load capacity of 19575 kg

KamAZ - 6580-163001-87 (S5) has a dump platform of 16 cubic meters and a load capacity of 25450 kg

KamAZ - 65801-203001-68 (T5) has a dump platform of 20 cubic meters and a load capacity of 32435 kg

KamAZ - 65802-153001-87 (S5) has a dump platform of 15 cubic meters and a load capacity of 24800 kg

The maximum volume of the dump truck is 20 cubic meters, as well as the highest load capacity among dump trucks of 32,435 kg, the KamAZ model - 65801-203001-68 (T5) has. This vehicle can transport 20 cubic meters or 30 tons of sand.

All specified vehicles have the unloading direction – Back.

KAMAZ grain trucks

The car is built on the KAMAZ-65207-S5 chassis and equipped with a metal platform. Due to its design features, this vehicle is used exclusively for transporting grain.

The vehicle is equipped with the following components:

The platform is steel, box-type with rigidly installed side posts;
Three-sided unloading, characterized by the presence of three side (left, right side) upper blind, lower, which open in the direction from bottom to top, sides;
Rear module consisting of:

o upper side, opening towards the left or downwards. It is designed for loading the KAMAZ body with a special grain thrower;

o middle side installed on canopies. A removable side option is possible;

o the lower side, which opens from the bottom up and at the same time as the top side.

Other design features of the grain truck include the presence of a stationary platform with a folding ladder. There are special railings with steps on the middle and upper sides. This ensures the driver’s safety while reeling up the canopy and unhindered access to the inside of the body. Another staircase is located directly inside the body. For reliability and safety of cargo, this model uses eccentric side locking mechanisms (Hildebrand type).

The volume of the platform is, depending on the height of the side:

1700 mm – 33 cubes;
1900 mm – 37 cubic meters;
2100 mm - 40.5 cubic meters.

The carrying capacity of the KAMAZ grain truck is declared by the manufacturer at the level of 13630 kg.

Flatbed vehicles

Since we are talking about the cubic capacity of KamAZ vehicles, we should note the KamAZ model - 65207-87 (S5). The volume of its cargo platform is 48.3 cubic meters, and its load capacity is 14,725 kg. The car has a tented body. This arrangement allows loading from the sides, rear and top.

This vehicle is designed for the transportation of large, non-bulk cargo, ideal for transporting light, but at the same time bulky cargo.

Isothermal and manufactured goods vans

Isothermal vans are designed for transporting goods with a certain temperature regime.

Model	Volume	Peculiarities
KamAZ 5325 4x2	38 cubes
KAMAZ 65208 6x2	48.6 cubes	refrigerator
KAMAZ 65207 6x4	53.9 cube
KAMAZ 65115 6x4	30 cubes
KAMAZ 65115 6x4	35 cubes	Manufactured goods van
KamAZ 4308 4x2	37.4 cubes

Isothermal vans are made of sandwich panels and have thickened walls.

Concrete mixer trucks

Similar models are used for transporting ready-mixed concrete to the site of construction work while maintaining the characteristics and qualities of the building material and for unloading directly to the laying site or into concrete pumps.

KamAZ offers 21 modifications of concrete mixer trucks, which differ in the volume of the water tank, the load capacity of the concrete mixture and the capacity of the mixing drum for the output of the finished mixture. This determines how much concrete can be transported in the mixer.

Model	Water tank volume, l	Load capacity for concrete mixture, tons	Capacity of the mixing drum for the output of the finished mixture, cubic meters.
58148 Y	600	15,28	7
58145 Y	600	11,1	5
58149 Y	600	16,8	9
58142V	800	23,7	12
58146 T-04	650	9,1	6
58147G	650	12,65	7
58148 W	800	18,6	8
58149 W	800	18,4	9
58146 W	650	13,68	6
58146V	650	12,64	6
58145 W	650	10,1	5
58140 W	800	24,5	10
5814W2	800	23,7	12
58149 Z	800	17,8	9
58148 Z	800	18	8
58148 Y	800	16,6	8
58147 Z	650	13	7
58`147 A	650	23,9	7
58146 Z	650	13,1	6
58146 T	650	8,2	6
58140 Z	800	24	10

Thus, the manufacturer offers models with water tank volume in two versions: 650 liters and 800 liters. Load capacity for concrete mixture ranges from 8.2 tons to 24.5 tons. And the volume of the mixing tank for the output of the finished mixture is minimal - 5 cubic meters, maximum 12 cubic meters.

Wood transportation

Timber and firewood in Russia are transported by flatbed vehicles and dump trucks. To the question - how much firewood is in KamAZ, you can answer this way: it all depends on the type of car body. When designed in a design bureau, they have a certain margin of safety. Having received the vehicle from the car plant, each driver builds up the sides with wooden or steel panels.

On the KamAZ 65111 model, the sides are increased by 600 mm - to the level of the external visor. At the same time, the capacity of the platform becomes 11.6 m³. By increasing the sides by an additional 200 mm, and even loading the wood with a slide, we achieve a volume of transported wood of 13.3 m³. According to the factory passport, the load capacity of this dump truck model is 10 tons. In practical use of these same machines in operating fleets, they transport 13 tons.

Therefore, the designers of the KamAZ concern equipped them with reinforced springs. In accordance with the tonnage, this vehicle is practically capable of carrying 17 wet or 26 cubic meters of dry birch wood.

transports 31 cubic meters of dry alder firewood This is how KamAZ works on Russian roads. How many tons a dump truck body can hold - an exhaustive answer has been given.

The carrying capacity of the “collective farmer” - the KamAZ 55102 vehicle, without extended sides is 7.8 m³. By increasing the sides to the top of the cabin, that is, by 1265 mm, the driver achieves a load of 15.3 m³ of wood. KamAZ 6520 is produced by the main conveyor of the automobile plant in two versions - without extended sides and with extended ones.

The standard layout includes 12.3 m³ of storage space. With extended sides, 20 m³ of wood fits into the car. Based on the tonnage of the vehicle, a KamAZ 6520 can safely load 26 m³ of sawn chopped birch wood and 24 m³ of oak firewood with natural moisture. It can transport dry firewood: 44 m³ of birch, 36 m³ of oak, 48 m³ of alder.

If the weight does not match the volume

It would be more accurate to say if the declared weight does not correspond to the volume of the material brought. Even if you know exactly what model of vehicle brought the cargo and how many cubes of crushed stone the KamAZ can fit, the quantity may differ slightly from the calculated one.

The matter may be either an error or the moisture content of the material and what fraction it consists of. Even regular sand can come in different weights and volumes, not to mention larger materials such as gravel or crushed stone. An important role is played by how compacted the sand is - in the quarry it is mined loose, and when poured into a hole it is compacted.

KamAZ body dimensions

If you do not take into account the possibility of modernizing the body, which is not at all uncommon, then in order to find out the required dimensions you need to pay attention to the following things:

Car model. Even from the factory, the same models can come out in different modifications. The hitherto popular 55111 series was produced with bodies with a capacity of 6.6 m³, and the 65111 series, which is not much different from it in appearance, can already transport 8.2 m³ without additional manipulations with the sides.
Load capacity. If the driver claims that there are 10 cubic meters of crushed stone in the car, and his iron horse can “pull” only 7-10 tons, then something is wrong here, because a cubic meter of crushed stone, even dry and large fraction, will be no less than 1.3 tons. Therefore, it is advisable to inquire in advance about the carrying capacity of the machine, then you can estimate how many cubes it can bring at a time.
Body dimensions. A tape measure is an indispensable assistant in such matters - all you need to do is measure the body on three sides, multiply the results and see how completely it is filled.

Based on these dimensions, the volume of the body is calculated.
The load capacity of some popular KamAZ series is in the table:

Body volume, m³

KamAZ model	Load, t	Power, hp
43255	7	203	6	45141	9,5	260	10,85	45142	14	240-260	10,85	45143	10	240	15,4	55111	13	240	6,6	65115	14,5	282	10	65111	14,4	280	8,2	6520 basic	14,4	342	12	65201	19,5	360	16/20	6522	13,4	320	12	6540	18,5	280	11

When calculating the relationship between the volume of goods brought and its weight (indicated in the invoice, if there is one), it is necessary to take into account at least such factors as humidity and material fraction.

The difference between KamAZ models is not always noticeable

Model KamAZ 6520

The heavy vehicle is a truck with a rear-loading dump platform and a 6x4 wheel arrangement. The unit is used for transporting large construction and industrial loads. The model is famous for the fact that modifications of equipment are built on its basis. The car is used in quarries, on construction sites, when digging pits, and at landfills.

KamAZ-6520:

The dump truck platform is installed on a reinforced frame with hydraulics. The design provides for the installation of additional sides to increase capacity, if necessary. The platform is metal, solid, highly durable. The cross-section of the body is either rectangular, for greater volume, or oval, to facilitate cleaning and reduce sticking.

Dimensions diagram of KamAZ 6520:

Thanks to the body, KamAZ transports sand, gravel, soil and other bulk materials. The vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic lift; the volume of the KamAZ 6520 body in cubes is 12 m3. The bulk cargo lifted by this unit is 14.4 tons. The good thing about the truck is that it tows a trailer with a gross weight of up to 20 tons. Due to the fact that the designers have increased the sides of the vehicle, the unit is used for transporting large cargo.

Body cubic capacity - warning and advice

When you need to order the delivery of any material to your site, it is worth considering how many cubes are in the back of a Kamaz truck.

This will be an approximate parameter for calculations. Depending on the density of the material, its cubic capacity can be calculated.

When obtaining any non-metallic rock, soil, earth and black soil, you should pay attention to the following aspects:

the body must be completely filled ;
the documents must indicate the density of the material and its moisture content;
if the sides are welded onto the body, then the material must be filled to the edges , otherwise the driver can verbally increase the cubic capacity.

Types of dump trucks

Structurally, there are several types of equipment for transporting heavy construction materials, depending on the weight of the cargo:

small – up to 2 tons;
medium - up to 10 tons;
heavy - up to 30 tons.

In the direction of unloading:

lateral (left/right);
back;
3-sided.

The second type of body is the most common, the third is more used in the agricultural sector for transporting crops.

According to body shape:

rectangular;
trough;
ladle;
scoop.

The main working brands are Zily, Mazy, with a carrying capacity of 4 - 8 tons, they are most often used to deliver cargo to the population. The weight parameters allow them to be used on any road, even in extreme heat. As a rule, they are used for transporting sand, earth, crushed stone, asphalt, and removal of construction and household waste.

During transportation, the fluidity of the cargo, its structure, and flowability must be taken into account, and then the body type is selected. A prerequisite for transportation is tightness, otherwise losses along the way are guaranteed, and this is the client’s money.

To increase maneuverability, vehicles with a short wheelbase of 3300 mm are often used. They are more maneuverable in tight spaces and have a small turning angle. But on slippery roads in winter they are not stable and are prone to skidding and overturning. The optimal choice is for machines with a wheelbase of 3800 mm; they are safer and more maneuverable.

KamAZ trucks are also used for these purposes; modern models have a load capacity of 18,500 kg and a body volume of 11 cubic meters. Such vehicles are actively used when delivering large volumes of cargo during construction work.

Transportation of goods by dump trucks is economically justified and in demand, and has only positive advantages.

Kamaz 65115 device

In cases where the capacity of the body element of the 55111 car is insufficient, you can use the 65115 car. This car is one of the most famous produced by the Kama plant. The carrying capacity of such a Kamaz is 15 tons, and the volume of its body element is 10 m3; it is used for transporting various bulk materials during construction work. The cargo platform tilts back and can be raised up to 60 degrees.

Thanks to the high seat in the cabin, the visibility is wide, this allows you to easily drive up to the required object. The wheels have a large diameter and the suspension is rigid, this allows the car to drive on the worst roads with large differences. Due to its large load capacity and other characteristics, the 65115 machine is considered to be actively used for transporting small bulk items and large building materials.

Tips for choosing a KamAZ dump truck

When choosing a machine for a specific job, it is advisable to consider the following factors:

Technical characteristics: load capacity and body volume. Sometimes high cross-country ability and maneuverability are important, as well as the type of unloading (where the body is tipped).
In winter, it is recommended to check whether the platform is equipped with heating.
According to the parameters of the vehicle, it is necessary to calculate how much material can be delivered per trip - this is necessary for planning the work.
When hiring long-term, you need to check the technical condition of the dump truck so as not to take a car that will break down in a few months.
Comfort: the cabin needs heating and air conditioning, ergonomic seats with adjustments.

And in an onboard KAMAZ?

This vehicle is not a dump truck. This type of car can often be found with a trailer. The cabin is no different from its counterparts. The only thing is that they often have a sleeping bag.

Internal dimensions of truck platform No. 5320: 5200 mm by 2320 mm by 500 mm. Body volume is 5.98 cubic meters. By increasing the height to 855 mm, we get 10.3 cubic meters of firewood.

The vehicle's carrying capacity is 13 tons. In terms of load, it will carry as much as 55111.

How much firewood can it hold?

Firewood is not a bulk material, and calculations here are carried out differently. When purchasing wood, it should be taken into account that the capacity of a KamAZ truck is not the cubic capacity of the imported timber. Each case will have to be considered individually, because the type of firewood itself matters. They can be logs of various lengths, or chopped.

Table for calculating the cubic capacity of logs and timber

In one case, the firewood is neatly stored, in the other it comes in bulk. This is all reflected in the final cubic capacity of the wood.

If the woodpiles are stored, then a stacking factor of 0.7 is taken. The volume of the KamAZ body is multiplied by it:

6.5 * 0.7 = 4.55 m
3
real firewood;
8,2 * 0,7 = 5,74.

The situation is more complicated with bulk cargo. Here you will have to take into account the parameters indicated in the table.

Data for wood recalculation

Log length, m	Conversion factor
0,25	0,8
0,33	0,78
0,50	0,75
0,75	0,73

First, the storage cubic meters are calculated, then multiplied by the conversion factor.

So, if you used model 53605 (6.5 m

) for transporting logs 0.33 m long, then the calculations look like this:

6.5 x 0.7 = 4.55 m
3
stored firewood;
4.55 x 0.78 = 3.55 m
3
real logs brought in bulk.

Having such simple knowledge of calculating capacity, you will not have to overpay for air, which intermediaries sometimes try to sell along with firewood.

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How to calculate the cubic capacity of chopped firewood

Wood has unique characteristics, since it can be used not only as a building material, but also as a source of energy. Firewood is considered one of the cleanest fuels today.

Many enterprises sell similar goods, which may differ in quality. You can find out how to choose the right firewood on the website https://drovam.rf/drova-kolotye.html.

Calculating stacked firewood

The volume of wood is calculated quite easily if it is lumber that is tightly stacked. But it is impossible to stack the firewood so that there are no gaps between the logs. The calculation of these materials stacked can be divided into several successive steps:

Initially, you need to calculate how many cubic meters are located on the heap or in the back of the car. To do this, simply multiply the width, height and length of a particular object. You can measure all this with a regular tape measure.
To get the actual volume of firewood in one pile, the previously obtained value should be multiplied by a factor of 0.7. For example, if you count 10 cubic meters on a folded pile, then taking into account the correction, the volume of wood will be only 7 cubic meters.

What volume of different cargoes fits into the body of a KAMAZ dump truck?

The largest manufacturer of domestic trucks, and 13th in the world, is the Kama Automobile Plant. The company produces special equipment in a wide range. Dump trucks are also available. They work in construction and agriculture, serving industrial enterprises and utility organizations. From a production point of view, it is important to know how many cubic meters of various cargoes fit in the body?

The line of KamAZ dump trucks of all types is quite wide, designed to satisfy the largest possible number of customers with different specifications. Therefore, the load capacity of the machines is in a wide range. If the minimum is 7 tons, then the maximum reaches 25.5 tons.

Depending on the number of axles and cross-country ability, there are 4 categories of dump trucks:

Biaxial. Of the four wheels, two are driving (4 x 2).
Triaxial. 6 x 4.
Same thing, all-wheel drive. 6 x 6.
Four-axis. 8 x 4.

To select a KamAZ dump truck, it is enough to know its main technical characteristics, including chassis type, load capacity and body volume. Then it will be possible to determine exactly how many different materials can be delivered in one trip.

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Timber carriers "Ural" are designed for transporting logs and logs, the maximum length of which does not exceed 23 meters. Possessing incredible technical characteristics that make this tractor a real all-terrain vehicle, the truck feels good both on public roads and on rough terrain. The Ural timber carrier with hydraulic manipulators can operate in harsh conditions without any devices designed for lifting loads.

Advantages and disadvantages

The obvious advantages of Ural timber trucks include:

high level of passability on the most difficult sections of the road;
maintainability of the structure and components;
reliability of operation of all components and assemblies;
excellent build quality;
a model range that provides a wide selection of vehicles designed for use both on rough terrain and on public roads;
a wide range of spare parts for both new vehicles and discontinued models.

The disadvantage is a rather “gluttonous” engine, which does not always meet environmental regulations and standards.

Design Features

The design of Ural timber trucks is quite simple. As a rule, the tractor has a 6 x 6 wheel arrangement. The truck is attached to a trailer trailer, which, together with the tractor itself, has a rotating bunk designed for cornering, since the design of the Ural timber truck does not provide for a rigid coupling to the trailer. In most cases, machines operating in difficult conditions are equipped with additional equipment, for example, a manipulator. The Ural timber truck with a “mechanical arm” is capable of independently loading a trailer with timber.

"Ural-4320"

This is one of the most successful models, preferred by the majority of Russian enterprises involved in the woodworking industry. "Ural-4320" is equipped with a modern engine that meets all the requirements of the Euro-3 standard. The basic design boasts a hydraulic manipulator designed for independent unloading and loading. The main advantage is the simplicity of the design.

The characteristics of the Ural-4320 are as follows:

drive – 6 x 6;
load capacity – 15 t;
load capacity of the manipulator – 3 tons;
power – 240 l. With.;
fuel tank – 300 l;
total weight – 33 t;
maximum speed – 75 km/h.

"Ural-375"

Based on this model, there is a huge amount of special equipment and timber trucks, which are often equipped with manipulators. "Ural-375" is quite easy to operate, has high torque and excellent maneuverability.

Model specifications:

drive – 6 x 6;
power – 176 l. With.;
wheelbase - 3.5 m;
total weight – 11.2 t;
load capacity – 5.7 tons.

"Ural-43204"

This model has found wide application in the wood processing industry. The unique design allows you to overcome the most difficult off-road areas, transporting wood up to 23 meters long. Newer models boast an environmentally friendly engine that meets all Euro-4 standard requirements.

Timber carrier characteristics:

drive – 6 x 6;
total weight – 11.77 t;
load capacity – 9.3 t;
power – 240 l. With.;
maximum boom radius – 7.3 m;
boom load capacity – 2.9 t, with maximum reach – 1 t.

Summing up

After a brief acquaintance with the technical characteristics of timber trucks presented by the domestic manufacturer, it becomes clear why most enterprises and small organizations operating in harsh climatic and engineering-geological conditions choose the Ural. These trucks demonstrate the best cross-country ability and load capacity, and are also leaders in their class, having no analogues even among foreign brands.

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