Published on: 2026-04-10
Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
“KAMAZ” and the official partner company – LLC “Kuzovostroitel” – introduced a tow truck on the new generation K5 chassis to the market. The new special vehicle model was presented at the St. Petersburg International Environmental Forum “Ecology of a Big City.”
The innovation is based on the highly technological four-axle chassis KAMAZ-65951 of the latest K5 generation. The choice of this platform by the specialists of “Kuzovstroitel” for the new tow truck model was dictated by its exceptional technical characteristics.“There are increasingly heavy road trains, quarry equipment, and overloaded trucks on the roads. When such vehicles get into accidents or break down, standard tow trucks cannot handle them. Responding to market demand, we decided to develop a tow truck capable of working with extreme weights – up to 60 tons.”, – explainedGeneral Director of the company “Kuzovostroitel” Kirill Bliznyukov. –The partner for the project was chosen as «KAMAZ», with whom we have been cooperating for many years. At the moment, the KAMAZ-65951 model is the most load-bearing in the company’s lineup, so the main component of the new tow truck became precisely this chassis. It provides an unprecedented reserve of strength and load capacity for the installation of the heavy-duty superstructure.
The full mass of the KAMAZ-65951 vehicle reaches 50 tons, the front axles withstand a load of up to 18 tons, and the rear bogie – up to 32 tons. During the development of the tow truck, specialists from “Kuzovstroyitel” increased the wheelbase to 6000 mm. This configuration allows for effective load distribution between the four axles and ensures stability when operating heavy evacuation equipment. The vehicle is also equipped with a modern KAMAZ R6 diesel engine with a maximum power of 483 horsepower. The high torque of the 16-speed mechanical gearbox allows towing loads of up to 60 tons.The pneumatic brake system with EBS and electronically controlled parking brake meets modern safety standards. The comfortable cabin is equipped with everything necessary for the driver’s convenient work. The 8×4 wheel formula provides high passability and versatility of application.
As for the superstructures, the lifting capacity of the main boom is 50 tons, the lifting capacity of the hydraulic jib is 30 tons, the lifting capacity under maximum outreach is 10 tons. This boom is universal, which allows transporting practically any equipment. And the telescopic boom has a reach of up to five meters and a lifting angle of 44°, which significantly expands operational capabilities.
The tow truck is capable of performing not only standard towing but also complex emergency operations, including lifting overturned trucks, extracting vehicles from ditches, evacuating cars with limited access. Thus, the tow truck can be used as a universal tool for emergency rescue operations. For working with heavy transport vehicles, the tow truck is equipped with two powerful winches. The main winch has a pulling force of 30 tons, a cable diameter of 26 mm, and a length of 80 m. The additional winch has a pulling force of 20 tons, a cable diameter of 24 mm, and a length of 60 m.The use of two winches and the presence of attachment points for block and tackle systems allow for a multiple increase in pulling force during complex evacuation tasks. The wrecker is equipped with a wide range of equipment for working with various types of machinery. The standard kit includes wheel lifts for buses, a fork set for different types of vehicles, an adapter for transporting semi-trailers, and a towing bar with a load capacity of 32 tons. This allows using this model for a wide variety of tasks: from evacuating trucks to emergency rescue operations.
A new tow truck based on the KAMAZ-65951 chassis was presented to a wide audience at the exhibition organized as part of the Saint Petersburg International Forum “Ecology of the Big City.” In 2026, the event was attended by more than six thousand specialists from ten countries, including representatives of environmental services, legislative assemblies of regions, environmental councils, manufacturers, and suppliers of innovative solutions. More than 40 companies presented their products at the exhibition. The tow truck based on the KAMAZ-65951 chassis presented at the forum attracted great interest from visitors and potential consumers.At the moment, the development of LLC “Kuzovostroitel” is the most heavy-duty tow truck created in Russia.
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