Calling all Biglorryblog fans of that wonderful Belarusian bruiser the MZKT, my chum Vladimir Chekhuta has come back to me with information on the fabulous 12x12 I blogged the other day. "Hello Brian, sorry for delay I was in Moscow! This truck (was only one sample) was designed for transporting a 55-tonne Caterpillar D9R bulldozer. Its gross weight was 95-tonnes, and it was powered by a 720hp DEUTZ BF 8M1015CP. Transmission was an Allison automatic M6610 AR."
Well it's certainly impressive and Vladimir goes on to say: " It's maximum speed is 75km/h. It measures 14.8m long, by 3.4m wide, by 3.96m high.Tyres are Michelin 23,5R25 XLB." About the only thing that's less than impressive is the 12x12's turning circle--a cool 17m. Just imagine what it would be like without that steering rear axle!
Vladimir adds: "The truck was ordered by a customer from the UAE and delivered to Turkmenistan. A LIEBHERR MPC 6-920 truck was also bought the same buyer and is working in Turkmenistan too." But the really exciting news is that he's going to send me more information and (hopefully) pictures of the VOLAT truck range.I can't wait.
I want one of these.