OREANDA-NEWS. The press service of the Southern Military District reports that more than 20 modern heavy-duty KAMAZ-65117 trucks went into service in the automotive divisions of Volgograd Oblast under a program for renewal of military vehicles of the RF Armed Forces.

The KAMAZ-65117 drop-side truck tractor is the latest development of special equipment manufacturers; it is superior to other heavy vehicles in carrying capacity and a number of other parameters. The lifting capacity is 15 tons; besides, KAMAZ-65117 can tow a trailer weighing up to 14 tons. KAMAZ replaced the Ural truck with carrying capacity of up to six tons. Today's vehicles are designed to carry special loads, ammunition and military equipment to formations and units of the district.

The 6x4 vehicle is off-road. Due to anti-roll bars, the vehicle features improved steerability, and also the vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system. A special awning made of polymeric materials protects a load from bad weather conditions, exposure to low and high temperatures.

The cabin is equipped with an air conditioner and an autonomous heater which maintains a desired temperature in the cabin without power, which saves fuel, creating a comfortable working environment. Now, the cabin is equipped with a full-fledged berth, which allows a driver to deliver goods over long distances. KAMAZ-65117 features low fuel consumption, and it can cover a distance of more than a thousand kilometers on only one fuel charge.