The KamAZ 4326 two-axle weight is a cross-country vehicle that uses a 4x4 wheel arrangement, a 10-speed gearbox and a transfer case with a symmetrical differential. On the basis of this vehicle, the BPM-97 “Shot” was created.
The truck has proven its high efficiency, reliability and maintainability in many tests conducted in extreme conditions. The KamAZ 4326 differs from domestic and foreign analogues in its confident and smooth ride, excellent maneuverability, ease of control and engine power.
KamAZ-4326: all-wheel drive two-axle vehicle
The development of an inexpensive two-axle all-wheel drive vehicle for civilian and military needs has been carried out at the Kama Automobile Plant since the mid-80s. However, political confusion and economic recession led to the fact that the debut batches of KamAZ-4326 were released only in 1995. It should be noted that demand for this model still exists, which determines the production of the truck to this day.
KamAZ-4326 can, with full right, be called a universal vehicle. Flatbed truck is used for military and civilian purposes. Drilling rigs are mounted on its chassis, NEFAZ watch modules, tank trucks, cranes, and fire trucks are produced. On the basis of this all-terrain vehicle, the Centaur tractor-truck was created for agricultural needs, which was in great demand not only in the countryside, but also in the city. A legendary all-terrain vehicle was created on the basis of the KamAZ-4326, which took part in the international Paris-Dakar rally and repeatedly won this competition.
Exterior, interior and cost of KamAZ-4326
The appearance of the KamAZ-4326 has many common features with other all-terrain vehicles of the Kama plant, produced in the 80s and first half of the 90s. By design, it is a two-axle, all-wheel drive chassis, the main components and assemblies of which are mounted on a riveted frame reinforced with two side members. The truck's cabin is cabover, with a metal bumper, a windshield divided in two by a molding, round headlights and large external mirrors. Depending on the purpose, the KamAZ-4326 was equipped with a high or low cabin (depending on the height, a berth is installed or not). Most all-terrain vehicles were equipped with a gear-type winch, driven by a power take-off.
The interior is simple and low in comfort. The driver and passenger seats, although adjustable in several planes, do not have air suspension. The instrument panel is made of metal; it can hardly be called informative or ergonomic. Drivers are surprised by the design decision to place the reservoir with windshield wiper fluid directly inside the car. In the KamAZ-4326 army all-terrain vehicles, there is a hatch in the roof of the cabin, used for firing at the enemy or evacuating people.
A new KamAZ-4326 car can be purchased at a price of 1,700,000 rubles. There are quite a lot of interesting offers on the Internet for the sale of cars removed from military storage.
They usually have low mileage and are in satisfactory technical condition. Prices for such cars start at 750 thousand rubles.
Power unit
The KamAZ 4326 chassis is equipped with the “native” power unit of the model 740.31-240. This four-stroke diesel engine is characterized by a V-shaped architecture, eight cylinders and liquid cooling. In addition, it is equipped with a turbocharger with an intercooling system.
The technical characteristics of the power unit used in the KamAZ 4326-9 vehicle are as follows:
- volume – 10.85 liters;
- compression – 16.5;
- power – 240 horsepower;
- frequency – 2200 rpm;
- torque – 912 Nm;
- cylinder diameter – 120 millimeters.
The characteristics of the internal combustion engine under consideration confirm its compliance with the Euro-2 class. The car is not too demanding on fuel quality, since it does not have an electronic fuel pump control. The design contains special equipment responsible for starting the engine at subzero ambient temperatures.
Dimensions and load capacity
Below are the dimensions and load capacity for the standard version of KamAZ-4326. This remark is due to the fact that at one time shortened modifications of the all-terrain vehicle were produced in small batches.
- Chassis length: 7625 millimeters;
- Width, excluding external mirrors: 2,560 mm;
- Height (high cab version): 3,395 mm;
- Ground clearance (clearance): 385 millimeters;
- Maximum overall turning diameter: 11.5 meters;
- Maximum steepness of the slope to be overcome: 310;
- Maximum ford depth: 1.5 meters;
- The weight of the loaded truck is 7,220 kilograms;
- Load capacity – 5,230 kg;
- Gross vehicle weight – 12.6 tons;
- The maximum weight of a semi-trailer for asphalt roads/for dirt roads is 7 tons/5 tons;
- Maximum rated speed of KamAZ-4326: 90 km/h.
Engine and fuel consumption of KamAZ-4326
The main engine for this all-terrain vehicle model has always been the domestic power unit KamAZ-740.31-240. The production of this turbodiesel started in the last century and continues to this day. By its design, KamAZ-740.31-240 is a four-stroke V-shaped eight-cylinder diesel engine with a camber of 900. The engine is equipped with a turbocharging system with forced charge air cooling technology; domestic fuel equipment is used here. The engine displacement is 10.86 liters, the rated power is 240 horsepower at a crankshaft speed of 2,200 rpm.
Engine KAMAZ 740.31 240 hp
Drivers note the reliability of this engine and its high maintainability. The engine is easy to repair, even in small workshops, since it does not have any electronic devices in its design. The declared KamAZ-740.31-240 is equal to 800,000 kilometers, its environmental index corresponds to Euro 2 parameters.
Sports all-terrain vehicles KamAZ-4326 are equipped with gas-diesel units, which replace about 40% of diesel fuel with methane. The gas-diesel mixture increases the truck's mileage without refueling and increases its maneuverability.
The fuel consumption of the KamAZ-4326 double-axle all-terrain vehicle depends on the serviceability of the vehicle and operating conditions. The fuel consumption rate declared by the manufacturer when driving on an asphalt road at a speed of 60 km/h is 25 liters of diesel fuel per 10 kilometers.
In practice, consumption exceeds the indicated figures and can reach 35 liters per 100 km. The truck is equipped with two fuel tanks of 210 liters each.
Model description
The truck is produced in several modifications, which are focused on different distances for transporting goods. For this reason, the manufacturer provides optional equipment for the model with a berth, a high cabin roof, a winch, etc.
The technical characteristics of the KamAZ 4326 chassis allow the installation of all kinds of superstructures on the vehicle, including tanks, lifts and cranes.
Fuel consumption is one of the main technical characteristics of any vehicle, including the KamAZ 4326. This average figure for this model is 25 liters per hundred kilometers.
The truck's cruising range is 1,180 kilometers. A pair of fuel tanks can achieve a similar result. In different modifications of the car, the volumes of these containers are 170+210, 2x210, 170+125 liters.
Transmission and electrical equipment KamAZ-4326
The KamAZ-4326 is equipped with a domestic ten-speed gearbox. “Mechanics” consists of a main five-speed gearbox, a range and a divider. The forward speeds are engaged through synchronizers, the rear speeds using a gear clutch. An important role in the design of the all-terrain vehicle is played by a transfer case with a pneumatic drive and a center locking differential.
The interaction between the gearbox and the power unit occurs through a dry double-disc diaphragm-type clutch, with a hydraulic drive and a pneumatic booster.
The wiring of the KamAZ-4326 electrical circuits is implemented in a single-shot version; all electrical devices of the truck are powered by two 190 A/hour batteries. The car is also equipped with a voltage inverter and a two-kilowatt 28-volt generator.
Brakes and suspension KamAZ-4326
KamAZ-4326 is equipped with classic drum brakes with pneumatic drive. Each wheel is equipped with a drum mechanism, with a drum diameter of 400 mm and a brake lining width of 140 mm. In addition to the main one, the truck is equipped with a reserve, parking and auxiliary brake. All systems have many common components, but are able to work autonomously.
The main elements of the all-terrain vehicle's suspension are semi-elliptical springs. The smooth running of the front bogie is ensured by double-leaf springs working in conjunction with two telescopic shock absorbers. There is also a stabilizer bar installed here, which protects the car from dangerous rolls and rollovers.
More complete characteristics of the KamAZ-4326 all-wheel drive truck are given here:
| Weight parameters and loads | ||||||
| Chassis curb weight, kg | 7220 | |||||
| — load on the front axle, kg | 4500 | |||||
| — load on the rear axle, kg | 2720 | |||||
| Permissible weight of the superstructure with cargo, kg | 5230 | |||||
| Gross vehicle weight with superstructure, kg | 12600 | |||||
| — load on the front axle, kg | 5300 | |||||
| — load on the rear axle, kg | 7300 | |||||
| Gross trailer weight, kg | 5000 (*7000) | |||||
| Gross weight of the road train, kg | 17600 (*19600) | |||||
| Engine | ||||||
| Model | 740.31-240 | |||||
| Type | diesel with turbocharging, with intercooling of charge air | |||||
| Maximum net power, kW (hp) | 165 (225) | |||||
| Rated power, gross, kW (hp) | 176 (240) | |||||
| at crankshaft rotation speed, rpm | 2200 | |||||
| Maximum useful torque, Nm (kg cm) | 912 (93) | |||||
| at crankshaft rotation speed, rpm | 1100:1500 | |||||
| Location and number of cylinders | V-shaped, 8 | |||||
| Working volume, l | 10,85 | |||||
| Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm | 120/120 | |||||
| Compression ratio | 16,5 | |||||
| Supply system | ||||||
| Fuel tank capacity, l** | 210 + 210 or 170 + 125 or 210 | |||||
| Electrical equipment | ||||||
| Voltage, V | 24 | |||||
| Batteries, V/Ah | 2×12/190 | |||||
| Generator, V/W | 28/2000 | |||||
| Clutch | ||||||
| Type | friction, dry, double-disc | |||||
| Drive unit | hydraulic with pneumatic booster | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Type | mechanical, ten-speed | |||||
| Control | mechanical, remote | |||||
| Gear ratios | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ZH | |
| 7,82 | 4,03 | 2,5 | 1,53 | 1,000 | 7,38 | |
| 6,38 | 3,29 | 2,04 | 1,25 | 0,815 | 6,02 | |
Chassis
The car chassis is characterized by a 4x4 wheel arrangement. At the same time, both the front and rear of the car have leaf spring suspension. This suspension, together with the ability to remotely adjust tire pressure, allows the vehicle to successfully deliver cargo on paved roads and off-road.
The machine is equipped with a two-speed manual transfer case and a locking center differential. The truck has drum brakes. The diameter of the drums is 400 mm.
The steering of the vehicle includes a hydraulic booster and is reliable even when operating the vehicle in harsh climates and at maximum loads.
What they write on the forums: reviews of KamAZ-4326 owners and drivers
Sergey Ivanov, 43 years old. Arhangelsk region :
I have been using the KamAZ-4326 flatbed truck since 2014. Considering that there are practically no roads between our villages, this all-terrain vehicle is simply necessary, sometimes there is nothing to transport food with. In terms of maintenance, the car is simple and cheap, the engine is unpretentious - the quality of the fuel does not particularly bother it. Of course, most often you have to tinker with the chassis: either the bearings on the hubs fly, or the springs don’t hold up. There is a lot of vibration in the cabin. After an hour of driving, my back and legs hurt. In winter, the cabin is warm - the auxiliary heater does its job properly.
Truck cab
The cabover all-metal cab used in the KamAZ 4326 truck is typical for all models of the Kama Automobile Plant. It is designed for three people and can be tilted forward using a hydraulic lift.
By modern standards, the cabin exterior looks rather ascetic. The driver's seat does not have air suspension, but has a number of adjustments that allow you to adjust the seat to each specific operator. A comfortable footrest provides easy access to the interior, and handrails are provided for greater comfort.
