Modifications of KrAZ-260
The plant produced a number of modifications:
- Truck tractor KrAZ-260 “B”.
- KrAZ-260 “G” with an extended chassis.
- KrAZ-260 “A” without an additional fuel tank.
- KrAZ-260 "D".
- Two versions of timber trucks: KrAZ-260 “L” and KrAZ-6437.
KrAZ-260 “V” truck tractor In the plant’s product line, the KrAZ-260 “V” truck tractor occupied a special place, being in demand among customers. The car with a shortened frame was equipped with a fifth-wheel coupling device. It could easily tow semi-trailers with a total weight of up to 27.5 tons when traveling on paved roads. On dirt roads, it was possible to tow a semi-trailer weighing up to 2300 kg.
This tractor was actively used in many sectors of the economy, used in the construction industry and agriculture. But the biggest customer was, of course, the military industry. Anti-aircraft missile systems and radar stations were installed on tractors.
KrAZ-260 “G” with an extended chassis. Pontoon cars were produced based on this model. The extended chassis was perfect for installing desalination stations and drilling rigs on the vehicle. The car was used as a fuel tanker. This is an incomplete list of the uses of the KrAZ-260 “G”.
And further. The plant also produced a prototype of the KrAZ-260 “L” timber truck, which was not put into mass production. It was replaced by the KrAZ-6437.
Price of used KrAZ-260
The cost of a car discontinued from mass production is influenced by the year the car was manufactured. Its technical condition and mileage. In addition, the seasonality of sales, currency fluctuations and the region where the offer came from have an impact.
At the moment, the legendary truck can be purchased for 700 - 900 thousand Russian rubles. After the collapse of the USSR, there was a period when there was an acute shortage of spare parts. Today this issue has been removed from the agenda. There are many offers on the Internet. In addition, specialized stores offer truck parts at reasonable prices.
History of the creation of the KrAZ-260
The KrAZ-260 replaced the heavy all-terrain vehicle KrAZ-255B at the combat post of its older brother. August 8, 1967 is the start date of mass production. Production of the all-terrain vehicle continued until the end of 1994. People called him “laptyozhnik”, “lapotnik”. During this time, more than 82 thousand trucks rolled off the factory assembly line.
The main customer of the Kremenchug plant was the military sector. In addition, the vehicle was used in the national economy. The car transported various cargoes and people and was popular not only in the territory of the former USSR. Universal equipment was also purchased by foreign companies.
Cabin of KrAZ-260: overview of the workplace
The car cabin has three seats, one of which is intended for the driver. The driver's seat is equipped with a sprung seat and is adjustable for rigidity, length, height and tilt.
The double seat was intended for passengers. The cabin is equipped with a heating system and blowing warm air onto the windshields.
To remove dirt and water from the windshield, an electric windshield wiper and washer was installed on the vehicle. There are two rear-view mirrors installed on the outside of the cab on the right and left sides. There was a ventilation system in the cabin. There is a headlight/finder mounted on the roof of the car. The package included a radio.
