The mighty MZKT is "King of the Desert". Move over Unipower et al says Biglorryblog

Now THIS is what you'd call a BIG lorry! Behold the mighty MZKT-79086 (it's a 12x12 and if you don't believe me just count the driven axles) with the front three and the last one steering too. It's been sent to me by my new-found-BLB chum Vladimir Chekhuta, who I first encountered after previously blogging on the Super Kenworth which he responded to via Gerald Woodgate on www.tnn.co.uk.. Having seen my blog, Vladimir promptly came back with this picture of the Belarusian Bruiser the MZKT. Only the first one he sent me (below) was clearly just a baby!

BLB understands that the MZKT is clearly bucking to be 'King of the Desert' not least with this specification.
Manufacturer: MZKT
* Engine: 550hp Caterpillar Ñ-15
* Transmission: Allison Ì5610A
* Tyres: Michelin 23.5R25
* GVW: 73,000kg
* Payload: 45,000kg
* Equipment: Winch ITAG WPH450-V
* Dimensions: Length 13,000mm,width 3,660mm, height 3,850 mm.

And I believe that's just the 8x8!

Vladimir has also put me on to a special Liebherr vehicle which I'll try and track down for him and you. But in the meantime enjoy this monster from Vladimir!