Soviet Trucks

[ArmySGT.]

KZKT-7428 Rusich










Entered service 1981
Configuration 8x8
Cab seating 1 + 5 men
Dimensions and weight
Weight 23.7 t
Towing load 70 t
Length 10.06 m
Width 2.88 m
Height 3.42 m
Mobility
Engine YaMZ-8401.10-14 diesel
Engine power 650 hp
Maximum road speed 65 km/h
Range 700 km
Maneuverability
Gradient ?
Side slope ?
Vertical step ?
Trench 1 m
Fording 1.1 m

The KZKT-7428 Rusich prime mover is designed to haul semi-trailers with heavy loads up to a maximum weight of 70 t, both on road and rugged terrain. It entered service with the Soviet Army in 1981 and replaced in production the previous MAZ-537. Currently the Rusich JSC (formerly Kurgan Plant of Wheeled Trucks) is the only Russian producer of heavy wheeled vehicles. The KZKT-7428 series vehicles are also commercially available and are used in oil and gas industry.

Cab of this tank transporter provides accommodation for 5 passengers. The rear seats can be transformed to sleeping benches for two men.

The Rusich prime mover is powered by the YaMZ-8401.10-14 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 650 hp. Engine is located behind the cab. The KZKT-7428 has considerable cross-country capability. Vehicle can operate in any climatic conditions in temperature ranges from -50 to +50°C.



Variants



KZKT-7428-011 baseline model;

KZKT-74281-011, additionally fitted with a 15 t capacity loading winch;

KZKT-7428-012, fitted with the D12A-525A diesel engine, developing 525 hp. The same powerlant is used on the MAZ-537 and MAZ-543 heavy utility trucks;

KZKT-7428-013, fitted with the Cummins KTTA19-C650 diesel, developing 650 hp;

KZKT-7428-014 pipeline hauler;

KZKT-74282 ballast tractor, intended to haul aircraft, oversized and heavy loads;

MTP-A4 repair and recovery vehicle, based on the KZKT-74281-012 chassis. It carries spares and is used to recover, tow and repair other damaged heavy wheeled vehicles.

http://www.strategia.kurgan.ru/eng/products/7428.html

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[Michael Koenig]

Greetings

Looking for reference on MAZ 537 D - Soviet 8x8 prime mover with aux. electric generator driven off PTO to power additional electric motors mounted on super heavy missile transport trailers.

Need info especially on equipment deck behind cab as remained of vehicle seems to be standard MAZ 537