KamAZ-45143 is a three-axle dump truck-tractor with a “large cube” cargo platform, aimed at transporting bulk cargo on roads of any category and in field conditions. It has the unofficial name “agriculturalist”, as it is widely used in the agricultural sector. Vehicles of this brand are used to remove grain, sunflowers and other agricultural products from the fields and transport them to elevators, ports and railway stations; transport mineral fertilizers. It is also used for transporting bulk construction materials.
KamAZ-45143: medium-duty universal dump truck
When developing this truck model, engineers and designers of the Kama Automobile Plant were guided by the needs of the agricultural and construction industries. It was here that there was an acute demand for a reliable, economical and not too expensive dump truck for transporting bulk cargo. The development of the KamAZ-45143 model has been carried out since the seventies of the last century, and the first vehicles were presented for sale in mid-1982.
The thirty-year history of the model began (KAMAZ-45143 was produced until 2012), which included several upgrades. Note that the agricultural plant was produced in small batches until 2022. During this time, the vehicle’s carrying capacity, its external and internal appearance changed several times, and the characteristics of the power units and transmission changed. The car has mastered several related professions, in particular it is often used as a garbage truck.
Structurally, KamAZ-45143 is a three-axle frame truck (six by four wheel arrangement), with a front-mounted diesel engine and a cabover cab. The riveted frame is reinforced with longitudinal spars and transverse beams. Note that the truck is designed for use on roads with various types of surfaces: it feels great on dirt roads and on asphalt roads. One of the features of the model is the fact that it cannot be used for transporting crushed stone and stone.
Truck cab
An all-metal welded truck cab is installed above the internal combustion engine of the KamAZ-45143 vehicle. This body element was restyled and received a modern appearance and layout.
The 45143 series dump truck has a three-seater cabin, and is also characterized by the presence of a berth and a high roof. In its predecessors, it was designed for two people and did not have a special place for the driver to rest.
In both cases, in order to be able to inspect or repair the power unit, the cabin is tilted forward. However, the restyled version has better vibration protection and thermal insulation, as well as noise. The level of comfort and convenience of passengers and drivers also varies significantly.
We also note that the car’s on-board electrical network has a voltage of 24 volts, which is provided by a pair of 12-volt batteries (190 A/h), as well as a 28-volt generator with a capacity of 2000 watts.
Exterior and interior of KamAZ-45143
In most cases, the KamAZ-45143 model can be distinguished by the bright orange color of the cab and body. Pre-restyling modifications of the truck were equipped with a standard, uncomfortable cabin, with a metal bumper and a windshield separated by a molding. After restyling, the car received a modernized cabin with square headlights, an impact-resistant plastic bumper, a one-piece windshield and external mirrors with different viewing angles.
The cabin is equipped with two or three seats (driver's with air suspension) with adjustments in all planes. Most often, the car is equipped with a fairly wide and comfortable sleeping bag; an autonomous heater is available as standard. Drivers and car owners note the new, more ergonomic dashboard. Indicators and control devices are conveniently located, the panel has an anti-reflective coating.
Due to the completion of production, it is impossible to buy a new KamAZ-45143 today. At the same time, there are enough offers on the Internet for the sale of used cars. A grain dump truck manufactured in 2016-2017, with low mileage, can be purchased at a price of 2,500,000 rubles.
Prices for cars from 2010-2011 are much lower: 1,200,000 – 1,500,000 rubles.
Dimensions and load capacity
The vehicle was produced in several modifications; most dump trucks have double-sided unloading. Depending on the modification, the carrying capacity of the machine may differ: from 10 tons to 12.55 tons. The characteristics below are relevant for a truck with a carrying capacity of 12.1 tons.
- Chassis/body length: – 7,615/8,590 millimeters;
- Height along the air intake pipe: 2,900 mm;
- Width, excluding external mirrors: 2,500 mm;
- Center distance: 3,690 mm;
- Overall turning radius: 9.8 meters;
- Dump truck curb weight: 9,850 kilograms;
- Load capacity: 12,100 kg;
- Maximum weight with trailer: 36 tons;
- Platform volume with standard sides: 7.8 m3;
- Body volume with extension wooden sides: 10 m3;
- The volume of the platform with extension metal sides is 15.4 m3;
- Tire size: 10.00 R20 (280 R508);
- Maximum speed – 80 km/h.
Device
KamAZ-45143 is usually used as part of a road train for transporting a variety of agricultural and construction goods. The car is equipped with a powerful metal welded platform, which has a rectangular shape and folding side walls. Torsion aids make it easier to close extensions and side metal sides. The main sides can be held in the open position by means of chains, and unloading is carried out in both directions.
The platform has a hydraulic tipping mechanism with remote control. Additionally, extension metal sides can be mounted.
Their presence can be determined by the modification index:
- KamAZ-45143-10 – equipped with main sides;
- KamAZ-45143-11 - has wooden extension sides;
- KamAZ-45143-12 - equipped with metal extension sides.
The model is equipped with pneumatic drum-type brake mechanisms for all wheels. The brake system itself is equipped with a pneumatic drive with a brake pad width of 140 mm. The car also has ABS and a parking cable manual mechanical screw drive for the rear brakes.
KamAZ-45143 is controlled via a 9-speed gearbox with a single-disc dry friction clutch.
The car is equipped with an improved tilting cab. It has a high roof and is located above the power plant.
The small turning radius (9800 mm) makes the dump truck very maneuverable, allowing it to be used in cramped conditions.
KamAZ-45143 is in great demand among consumers and has good reviews. The main criteria that ensure the popularity of this model are expressed in good visibility, high controllability, stability and low cost, which is significantly lower than that of foreign technology.
The truck's design has been verified by testing in natural conditions. At the same time, the Kama Automobile Plant is constantly improving it.
In general, KamAZ-45143 is an ideal combination of the highest quality and reasonable price. Thanks to the Paris-Dakar rally, this truck is known all over the world, which further increases its popularity. The model is not afraid of either sand dunes or Siberian frosts.
Design and cabin
The KamAZ-45143 cab has a classic design, indistinguishable from trucks of previous years of production. Characteristic features of the previous generation cabin are a hinged front bumper with built-in headlights, as well as a horizontal radiator grille.
Dimensions:
- length – 7615 mm;
- height – 2900 mm;
- width – 2500 mm.
Platform volumes:
- standard sides - 7.8 cubic meters;
- additional wooden sides - 10 cubic meters;
- extension metal sides – 15.4 cubic meters.
Engine range and fuel consumption of KamAZ-45143
Depending on the production period, one of three main power units was installed on KamAZ-45143:
- KamAZ 740.31 240;
- KamAZ 740.622-280;
- Cummins ISB6.7 300.
KamAZ 740.31 240. Proven Kamaz V-shaped eight, with a turbocharging system and technology for intermediate forced cooling of charge air. This four-stroke turbodiesel features a high-quality gas turbine and reliable turbochargers. According to the manufacturer, its service life is 800,000 kilometers. The working volume of the diesel engine is 10.86 liters, with a crankshaft rotation speed of 2,200 rpm, the rated power reaches 240 horsepower. According to environmental parameters, the KamAZ 740.31 240 engine is assigned the Euro 2 index.
Engine KAMAZ 740.31 240 hp
KamAZ 740.622-280 . Another domestic turbodiesel with a displacement of 11.76 liters and a rated power of 280 horsepower. The engine is equipped with a high-quality Common Rail fuel system and an electronic control unit, which help save fuel and reduce the amount of harmful emissions into the atmosphere (Euro 4).
Cummins ISB6.7 300 . The engine is produced at the Chinese plant of the Cummins company. Structurally, it is an in-line six with a cylinder diameter of 107 millimeters and a maximum torque of 1,087 Nm. The engine is equipped with a turbocharging system with intermediate air cooling; a linerless cylinder design is used here. Through the use of a Common Rail fuel system and a high-quality high-pressure fuel pump (HPF), the engine is highly environmentally friendly (Euro 5), and it is also characterized by low fuel consumption. With a displacement of 6.7 liters, the Cummins ISB6.7 300 develops a power of 292 horsepower.
Cummins ISB6.7e5 300
Fuel consumption on the KamAZ-45143 depends on several factors, primarily on the model of the engine installed on the truck. The fuel consumption rate of a serviceable car equipped with a Cummins ISB6.7 300 turbodiesel is about 26 liters in the summer; in winter, consumption can rise to 28-30 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers. In the basic configuration, KamAZ-45143 comes with a fuel tank with a capacity of 500 liters.
Power units
The technical characteristics of various modifications of KamAZ-45143 (15, 50 and others) vary because they are equipped with engines of different power. Thus, models of this series can be equipped with diesel engines with 244, 280 and 300 horsepower, which are produced at the Kama Automobile Plant or in China (KAMAZ and Cummins, respectively).
In the first case, these are 8-cylinder diesel units with a V-shaped architecture, and in the second, in-line Cummins engines. Both involve turbocharging and liquid cooling. In this context, we note that all modern trucks of this model differ from earlier versions of the CommonRail injection system.
Transmission and power supply KamAZ-45143
Depending on the modification and installed engine, KamAZ-45143 is equipped with one of nine-speed gearboxes: KamAZ 152, KamAZ 154 and ZF-9S. All units are assembled in Naberezhnye Chelny; they are highly reliable and provide good acceleration dynamics. “Mechanics” consists of a two-stage divider, a planetary range and the main box. All manual transmissions are controlled remotely using a rocker-type lever. The interaction between the motor and the gearbox is carried out through a diaphragm double-disc dry friction clutch model ZF&SACHS or MFZ 430 with a hydraulic drive and a pneumatic booster. The designers have provided for the possibility of inter-wheel locking of the chassis and locking of the center differential.
Clutch mechanism mod MFZ - 430: 1 - drive shaft; 2 - flywheel; 3 — driven disk; 4 — pressure disk; 5 - thrust ring; 6 - diaphragm; 7 — clutch casing; 8 — clutch release; 9 — clutch release fork; 10 — clutch release fork shaft; 11 — restrictive ring; 12 — gearbox; 13 — pneumatic hydraulic booster.
The electrical wiring of the KamAZ-45143 vehicle is made using single-shot technology. Electronic devices and electrical circuits are powered by two acid-base 12-volt batteries with a total capacity of 380 A/hour. In addition, the truck is equipped with a two-kilowatt generator and a voltage converter.
Features of the dump truck
It has a 6x4 wheel arrangement, the KamAZ-45143 “agricultural worker” vehicle demonstrates excellent operational and technical characteristics. Among other things, it is distinguished by good maneuverability on public roads and fields.
The cargo platform of this model has an impressive cubic capacity, which is noticeably increased by the add-on side structures, and is capable of unloading backwards and to the sides.
Typically, the vehicle in question is operated as part of a road train with a trailer, so its design includes a special towing device. In the automaker's line, KamAZ-45143 is positioned as a vehicle for transporting agricultural products, bulk materials and industrial cargo with a density of up to 0.75 kg/m.
Therefore, the car is equipped with a welded rectangular box-shaped platform, on which the hinged rear and folding side walls are mounted. The latter are equipped with locks and a hinge.
The loading platform rises and returns to the marching position using hydraulics, which is controlled remotely by the operator. The hydraulic cylinder has three stages and acts in one direction, and closing the sides is facilitated by torsion bar assistants.
The open sides are fixed with chains, and the extension side structures can be made of steel or wood, which reflects the additional index in the model name (12 and 11, respectively).
Brake system and suspension KamAZ-45143
The safety of the car is ensured by drum brakes and the ABC anti-lock braking system, which prevents the wheels from locking and sliding. Each KamAZ-45143 wheel is equipped with a brake mechanism with a drum diameter of 400 millimeters and a brake lining width of 140 mm. In addition to the main one, the truck is equipped with a reserve, auxiliary and parking brake.
The suspension design looks standard, all bogies have springs installed, and there are also transverse stabilizers. The design of the front suspension includes telescopic shock absorbers, while the rear suspension is reinforced with more springs.
Detailed technical and operational characteristics of the KamAZ-45143 dump truck:
| Vehicle type | Dump truck |
| Basic chassis | KAMAZ - 65115-3063-A5 |
| Wheel formula | 6x4 |
| Gross weight of the road train, kg | 35950 |
| Gross vehicle weight, kg | 21950 |
| Vehicle curb weight, kg | 9850 |
| Load capacity, kg | 12100 |
| Permissible load on the front axle, kg | 5270 |
| Permissible load on the rear trolley, kg | 16680 |
| Length, mm | 7040 |
| Width, mm | 2550 |
| Height, mm | 2850 |
| Center distance, mm | 3690+1320 |
| Front overhang, mm | 1260 |
| Rear overhang, mm | 1710 |
| Tire size | 11.00 R20 |
| Body type | Tipper platform |
| Platform volume, cubic meters | 15,2 |
| Platform dimensions, mm | 5258x2320x1270 |
| Unloading type | Lateral |
| Awning, frame | No |
| Cabin type | Restyled |
| Sleeping area | Eat |
| Environmental standard | EURO-5 |
| Engine model | Cummins ISBe6.7 E5 |
| Power hp | 300 |
| Fuel equipment | Injection pump BOSCH |
| Fuel tank volume, l | 500 |
| Gearbox model | ZF 9 |
| Clutch model | ZF&SACHS/MFZ 430 |
| Suspension | spring |
| Center differential lock | Eat |
| Interwheel locking | Eat |
| Final drive ratio | 5,43 |
| Pump | Eat |
| Power take-off | Eat |
| PTO control | Eat |
| Hitch type | Kingpin-loop |
Driving a car
The KamAZ-45143 truck has three pairs of wheels, each of which is equipped with a traditional brake system. In this case, “classic” means drum type + anti-lock system + pneumatic drive. The linear dimensions here are as follows:
- the width of the overlays is 14 cm.
- drum diameter – 40 cm.
The handbrake has a mechanical screw drive that applies the brakes to the rear wheelsets.
The car is equipped with disc wheels with a 7.5-20 (190-508) rim, a system for adjusting internal pressure in the chamber and tires
What they're talking about on the forums: reviews from KamAZ-45143 owners and drivers
Nikita Dombrovskikh, 35 years old, Gomel region:
I have a KamAZ-45143, produced in 2010, with a Cummins engine and a ZF gearbox. Used for transporting grain, fertilizers, and other agricultural goods. There are no particular problems with the engine, transmission or chassis, and the cabin assembly is also tolerable. Things are worse with paintwork. The body became covered with rust after only five years of use, and a year later, red spots appeared on the cabin. I had to remove everything and repaint it. So far it’s normal, which means it’s not a matter of metal or operating conditions, but rather a matter of factory painting.
Purchase and rental costs
The price of the new 2016 model will start from 2.7 million rubles, on average all offers vary around 3 million rubles and above.
You can save significantly if you look for an option among used equipment, so the cost of models from 2007 to 2010 varies from 1.1 million rubles, newer equipment - for example, from 2012 will cost about 2 million rubles.
If possible, you can rent a car - this is a very convenient option if the equipment is needed only for some short-term work. The average rental cost is 1 thousand rubles per hour.
