KamAZ 53215 is considered one of the most popular vehicles in the large truck segment. High-quality assembly and relatively low cost make it indispensable in many areas. The machine is used in construction, mining, transportation within various objects and in other directions.
Production of the KamAZ 53215 model started in 2001 and continues currently. The chassis is used to create special equipment used in various directions (tank trucks, on-board truck with a crane, garbage truck, vacuum truck, van). Depending on the modification, the car has different frame lengths and gear ratios. Optionally, the truck is equipped with a sleeping place. Special equipment based on the KamAZ 53215 chassis is an excellent alternative to foreign heavy trucks.
The most popular modifications were the KamAZ 53215, made in the form of a flatbed truck. The vehicle's large carrying capacity allows it to transport heavy and bulky cargo.
In total, the Kama Automobile Plant produces 16 trim levels of this model. They differ in engine size, fuel tank size, the presence of a BOSCH injection pump and wheel diameter.
KamAZ 53215 has a time-tested design that is optimally suited for use in Russian conditions. With relatively low fuel consumption, the truck has high cross-country ability.
KamAZ-53215: heavy-duty vehicle, off-road
You can often hear comments about the versatility of the KamAZ-53215 and these are not empty words.
Due to the fact that the machine (depending on the modification) is produced with different frame lengths, it is used in a wide variety of sectors of the national economy. In addition to the flatbed truck, you can often see tank trucks, garbage trucks, truck cranes, grain trucks, fire trucks, and agricultural dump trucks built on the KamAZ-53215 chassis. In total, the Kama plant produces sixteen modifications of the car. The history of the model begins in 2001, and its production continues to this day, which once again speaks of the reliability, popularity and demand of the truck.
Main advantages and disadvantages of the chassis
One of the most important parts of the car, the wheels, have optimal dimensions: the weight of one wheel is 44.3 kg, width 191 mm, diameter 508 mm. Depending on the type of superstructure, the mounting length of the chassis frame can vary from 4.98 to 6.93 meters. To ensure normal operation of the wheelbase, the load on each wheel should not exceed 3000 kgf, and the driving speed should not exceed 90-100 km/h. With such wheels there are no problems off-road and especially on the city highway. The tire size used is 10.00 R20, where the value 10.00 indicates the height and width of the profile in inches, R is the type of tire, in this case radial, the number 20 indicates the seat diameter in inches. The price of one tire in case of replacement varies from 10 thousand rubles.
| number of axes | 3 |
| configuration | 6x4 |
| suspension type | spring |
Advantages:
- fairly low cost and a large number of modifications for use;
- simplicity and low cost of operation and ease of maintenance;
- high cross-country ability and large load capacity, maneuverability on the highway.
Flaws:
- sensations of vibration in the cabin;
- The dashboard is not ergonomic enough and looks outdated.
Exterior and interior of KamAZ-53215
The appearance of KamAZ-53215 does not differ significantly from the cars produced by the Kama Automobile Plant in the late 90s and early 2000s. By its design, it is a three-axle frame chassis with two drive axles (six by four wheel arrangement) and a front-mounted cab. In the first years of production, the car was equipped with the old type of cab with a metal bumper, a windshield separated by a molding, and standard doors. After modernization, the truck's cabin received more streamlined lines, a one-piece windshield and fog lights as standard.
A convenient step leads into the car interior; here we find three comfortable seats with several adjustment mechanisms on all planes. A sleeping bag is installed optionally, but power steering is available on all cars. The debut models of the car were produced without a hydraulic cab lift, which is a major drawback of this model. The cabin has high-quality sound insulation, but many drivers complain about excessive vibration, this drawback is especially noticeable when driving without a load. The single-section instrument panel looks dated, but provides enough information to operate the vehicle safely.
On the automaker’s website, prices for new KamAZ-53215 start at 2,694,000 rubles; for this money you can purchase a chassis in the basic configuration. A flatbed truck can be purchased at a price of 2,930,000 rubles, an agricultural truck costs 3,300,000 rubles. There are plenty of offers online for the sale of used cars of this model. For a car produced in 2004 - 2007 they ask from 900,000 to 1,250,000 rubles.
Overall dimensions and weight characteristics of KamAZ-53215
Below are the specifications for the base model:
- Length: 8,040 millimeters;
- Height along the air intake pipe: 3,110 mm;
- Width, with exterior mirrors folded: 2,500 mm;
- Ground clearance: 290 mm;
- External overall turning radius of the vehicle: 9,800 mm;
- Distance between front and middle chassis axle: 3,960 mm;
- Gross curb weight: 7,500 kilograms;
- Maximum load capacity (maximum superstructure weight): 12,000 kg;
- Total truck weight: 19.5 tons;
- Maximum weight of KamAZ-53215 as part of a road train: 33,650 kg;
- Wheel type: disc;
- Tires: tube, pneumatic;
- Tire size: 7.5-20 (190-508)
- Maximum speed according to the passport: 90 km/h.
Engine and fuel consumption of KamAZ-53215
For a long time, in the basic configuration, the car was equipped with a KamAZ-740.31-240 diesel engine. This eight-cylinder V-engine has a displacement of 10.86 liters and, at a crankshaft speed of 2,200 rpm, develops a rated power of 240 horsepower. The engine is equipped with two turbochargers and a forced intercooling system for charge air. In terms of environmental parameters, this turbodiesel complies with the international standard Euro 2.
In the line of power units that are equipped with KamAZ-53215 vehicles, an important place is occupied by the four-stroke KamAZ 740.30-260 engine (Euro 2). The engine is equipped with a gas turbine with two SCHWITZER turbochargers and a charge air cooling system. Structurally, it is an eight-cylinder turbodiesel with a V-shaped cylinder arrangement (camber angle - 900) and a displacement of 10.86 liters. At a crankshaft speed of 2,200 rpm, the engine develops power of 260 horsepower. KamAZ 740.30-260 is equipped with a fuel system, which is equipped with a high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) YAZDA 337-20 or 0 402 648 611 BOSCH. This combination ensures complete combustion of fuel and reduces harmful emissions into the atmosphere.
There were attempts to equip the KamAZ-53215 with a 320-horsepower engine, but this engine was not widely used and is quite rare on the market.
Considering the power and displacement of the engines, KamAZ-53215 boasts relatively low fuel consumption. In the summer, a car (when driving on a paved road) consumes about 26.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers at speeds up to 60 km/h. In winter, this figure increases by 2-3 liters. Depending on the configuration and purpose, the truck can be equipped with a fuel tank with a capacity of 350 or 500 liters.
Modifications
The versatility of the KAMAZ 53215 vehicle also determines many different types of equipment. They differ in the capacity of fuel tanks (210, 250, 350 and 500 liters), the presence or absence of anatomical seats, a berth, a protective cover for the exhaust manifold, and other design features. KAMAZ 53215 is available in two main modifications:
- Onboard vehicle;
- Chassis for installation of special equipment.
The main chassis modifications include:
- KAMAZ-15 – wheel arrangement 6X4, mounting frame length 4980 mm, fuel tank capacity 210 l, engine power 240 hp;
- KAMAZ 53215-1050-15 – wheel arrangement 6X4, mounting frame length 5750 mm, fuel tank 500 l, cab with sleeper, engine power 240 hp;
- KAMAZ 53215-0301031-13 – wheel formula 6X4, length of the mounting frame 5070 mm, double tires on the rear wheels, increased load capacity of 12 tons, fuel tank capacity 210 l, rear wheel holder, side protection, safety bar, towing device “hook- loop", fuel injection pump "Yazda", engine power 260 hp, center differential lock, final drive ratio 5.94;
- KAMAZ 53215-0301052-13 – wheel formula 6X4, mounting frame length 5750 mm, double tires on the rear wheels, sleeper, fuel tank capacity 500 l, side protection, safety bar, Yazda injection pump, engine power 260 hp, rear wheel holder, center differential lock, final drive ratio 5.43.
Good vehicle dynamics are ensured by the use of manual transmission 152 in all modifications.
Transmission and power supply system KamAZ-53215
The traction force from the engine is transmitted using a KamAZ 152 manual gearbox. This ten-speed gearbox consists of a divider gearbox and a five-speed main gearbox, which gives a total of 10 forward and two reverse speeds. Most gearbox parts are lubricated using the spray method; only the gearbox gears and divider are lubricated using an oil pump. Speed shifting is carried out remotely using a rocker lever.
The interaction between the motor and the gearbox is carried out using a dry single-disc clutch with a hydraulic drive and a pneumatic booster. The vehicle's transmission is highly reliable, maintainable and provides acceptable acceleration dynamics both when driving in urban conditions and on highways.
The truck is equipped with a single wire 24 volt electrical circuit. All electrical appliances and electrical circuits of the KamAZ-53215 are powered by two 12-volt acid-base batteries with a total capacity of 380 A/hour. The car is also equipped with a 28-volt generator with a capacity of 2 kilowatts and a voltage inverter.
Catalog of spare parts for KamAZ-5511 (5511, 55111):
Our catalog contains all spare parts used in KamAZ-5511.
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- Body
BodyCabin (welding)
- Installation of brackets and cockpit balancing mechanism
- Cab spring
- Installation of rear cab mount, locking device
- Installing the cab lift limiter
- Cabin base (floor)
- Windshield wiper and its drive
- Cabin front assembly
- Cabin sidewall left and right
- Cabin rear
- Cabin roof
- Side door assembly right and left
- Driver's seat
- Installation of cabin heating and ventilation elements
- External rearview mirror
- Facing panel
- Platform 5320-8500010
- Platform lifting and tipping device 5511
- Engine
Engine
General view of the components and mechanisms of the power unit
- Power unit, basic equipment
- Power unit, (10th configuration)
- Power unit, (11th configuration)
- Power unit, (22nd configuration)
- Engine with equipment assembled, basic equipment
- Engine with equipment, basic equipment
- Cylinder block, oil crankcase and oil filter
- Flywheel housing installation
- Gas distribution mechanism
- Installing the crankshaft with flywheel
- Installation of exhaust manifolds
- Oil pump installation
- Installation and drive of fuel injection pump
- Powertrain suspension
- Cylinder block
- Cylinder block
- Flywheel housing
- Cylinder head
- Piston with connecting rod and rings assembled
- Crankshaft
- Flywheel
- Oil pump
- Coarse oil filter
- Engine oil radiator
- Oil system valve
- Engine crankcase ventilation
- Pre-heating device
- Pre-heater pumping unit
- Pre-heater fuel pump
- Pre-heater pump unit supercharger
- Boiler heater
- Mounting the boiler heater
- Fastening the heater fuel tank
- Centrifugal oil filter
- Installation of the solenoid valve
- Drive gear for camshaft drive, driven gear for fuel pump drive
- Engine power system
- Installing an exhaust muffler
- Engine cooling system
- Clutch
Clutch mechanism
- Gearbox with divider assembly
- Cardan shafts
- Rear axle assembly
- Intermediate bridge
- Frame, bumpers and engine mudguards
Frame 5511-2800010
- Installing the front suspension assembly
- Front axle with brakes assembly
- Complete wheels
- Steering control
Steering control
- Front wheel brake mechanism right and left
- Electrical equipment
Generator
- Instrument and switch panel
- Saddle device
Installation of saddle device 5410-2700001-01
- Power take-off
- Tools and accessories
Driver tool and accessories
- Dump truck
KamAZ-5511
Spare parts diagrams and components are presented on the website for reference purposes! We do not sell all spare parts for KamAZ-5511 presented in this list, but many of them.
Brakes and suspension KamAZ-53215
Like all heavy-duty vehicles of the Kama plant, KamAZ-53215 is equipped with four braking systems: main, parking, backup, auxiliary. The car is also equipped with an emergency brake release system. The main brake is pneumatic, drum type, with a drum diameter of 400 millimeters and a brake lining width of 140 mm, the total area of the brake linings is 6,300 cm3.
All the main components and assemblies of the car are mounted on a riveted longitudinal frame, reinforced with two strong side members on transverse beams. The front and rear bogies are equipped with anti-roll bars to protect the machine from strong rolls or rollovers. The front suspension is designed on two springs, which ensure smooth movement together with telescopic shock absorbers. The rear suspension has a similar design, but it is strengthened by the presence of additional springs.
Detailed technical specifications of the KamAZ-53215 heavy-duty vehicle are available here:
| Type | Flatbed truck |
| Cabin type | 3-bed with 1 bedroom |
| Length | 7180 mm |
| Width | 2500 mm |
| Height | 3100 mm |
| Cargo compartment (platform) length | 6100 mm |
| Cargo compartment (platform) width | 2320 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3190 mm |
| Ground clearance | 290 mm |
Engine | |
| Model | 740.31-240 |
| engine's type | Diesel |
| Volume | 10850 cm³ |
| Power | 240 hp |
| Maximum speed | 1100 |
| Torque | 912 n*m |
| Turbocharging | Turbocharging |
| Cylinder arrangement | V-shaped |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 |
| Fuel | Diesel fuel |
Device
The truck chassis was developed quite a long time ago, but it has not lost its relevance even now. The supporting frame is made of high-strength steel, which is extremely resistant to corrosion. It allows you to withstand the weight of additional equipment and transported goods. The truck can be equipped with a platform with sides. This modification is in great demand in construction.
The truck's brake system is quite impressive in size. Such a design is quite justified, since the model, due to its considerable mass, has great inertia. The brake system includes the following components:
- a drive that is driven by air;
- brake linings with a width of 140 mm;
- brake drums with a diameter of 400 mm.
The cabin of the KamAZ 53215 model is located above the engine and looks quite compact. It is very comfortable and spacious and has a high roof. For the driver's convenience, several seat settings are provided. Three adults can fit inside the cabin along with the driver. Some modifications have a berth that allows you to comfortably make long trips. If necessary, you will have to raise the cab yourself, since most versions of KamAZ 53215 do not provide a specialized hydraulic drive.
The model's suspension has not undergone any major changes compared to its predecessor. There is a noticeable vibration when the car is moving, but the engine is quite quiet, allowing you to talk freely in the cabin.
KamAZ 53215 is equipped with six wheels with four drive wheels. They are made of high-strength metal and, if necessary, are balanced and repaired quite simply. The tires used are pneumatic with size 10R20.
The KamAZ 53215 vehicle uses exclusively a mechanical transmission with a deduplicator-divider. The gearbox of this model was developed specifically for work in difficult conditions. In fact, the equipment is equipped with two control gears. The gearbox is located between the clutch and the main gearbox. Switching to it is carried out in special cases (when there are not enough revolutions for the third gear, and it is already difficult for the power plant to work in the second). The main gearbox includes 10 gears. The deduplicator allows you to reduce wear on the power plant, increasing its service life and operating comfort.
The truck is equipped with a single-plate diaphragm-type clutch, which is driven by a hydraulic drive with a pneumatic booster. Some versions use a friction clutch without an oil bath with two working discs.
Currently, KamAZ 53215 is considered one of the most common trucks, due to the ease of repair and low price of the vehicle. In some characteristics it is inferior to foreign competitors, but the difference in cost compensates for these points.
Dimensions
- length – 6100 mm;
- height – 2890 mm;
- width – 2320 mm;
- ground clearance - 290 mm;
- rear wheel track – 1890 mm;
- front wheel track – 2050 mm;
- external overall turning radius – 9800 mm;
- distance between the middle and rear axle – 1320 mm;
- the distance between the front and middle axles is 3690 mm.
Due to its impressive size, this model was widely used in construction, since it made it possible to transport a large amount of building materials at one time.
KamAZ 53215 has a six by four wheel arrangement. With a fairly large mass, the car is capable of gaining decent speed - up to 105 km/h. The climb angle is 25%.
Design and cabin
The KamAZ-53215 model is supplied to the market with a fairly compact cabin, which at the same time has a very spacious interior. It is worth noting the high roof, as well as the driver’s seat with adjustments. The capacity of the cabin is such that it can accommodate three people of any size. There is enough space on all sides. Moreover, in the rear of the cabin there is a niche for installing an optional berth. This option will be indispensable when working over long distances.
Unfortunately, the KamAZ-53215 cab does not have a hydraulic drive, and therefore the structure will have to be lifted manually. At least, automatic lifting of the cabin in this model is provided only in the most expensive trim levels.
Weight characteristics and loads
- The curb weight of the truck is 8500 kg;
- Load distribution – front axle 3900 kg, rear bogie 4600 kg;
- Car load capacity – 11000 kg;
- Gross vehicle weight – 19650 kg;
- Load distribution at full weight - front axle 4420 kg, rear bogie 15230 kg;
- Permissible trailer weight – 14 tons;
- The total weight of the road train is 33650 kg.
Loading platform parameters
- Type – flatbed, with metal folding sides. Depending on the modification, it can be equipped with a frame and an awning, as well as benches to accommodate people;
- Internal dimensions – 6100Х2320 mm;
- The height of the main sides is 500 mm. Installation of extension sides is provided.
What they write on the forums: reviews from owners and drivers of KamAZ-53215
Sergey Ogurtsov, 41 years old, Nizhny Novgorod region:
I moved to KamAZ-53215 in 2014, having previously worked on another KamAZ model. The difference immediately caught my eye. First of all, I was pleased with the power steering (power steering), it works completely differently, I feel more comfortable and safer with it. The car runs smoothly along the road, and vibration does not bother the cabin. However, the car was wobbling for a while, I took a closer look - and I had cheap Chinese tires on the front end. Changed it and the car feels like a tank on the road, with or without a trailer.
