MAZ-5551 vs KrAZ-256: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

MAZ · 1985–present

MAZ-5551

No versions in our catalog yet

Power: 132–184 kW179–250 PS
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

KrAZ · 1966–1994

KrAZ-256

D PI 109

Version (2 versions)

Power: 202 kW275 PS
Top speed: 68 km/h
Kerb mass: 11,000 kg

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In plain words

KrAZ-256 is the older design (from 1966); MAZ-5551 arrived in 1985. MAZ-5551 is still in production; KrAZ-256 is not. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the MAZ-5551 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

General
	MAZ-5551	KrAZ-256
Version	No data	diesel · 202 kW (275 PS)
Production years	1985–present	1966–1994
Body	Dump truck, Truck	Truck
Class	Heavy truck	Heavy truck
Country	Belarus	Soviet Union (USSR)
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	132–184 kW (179–250 PS) 177–247 hp	202 kW (275 PS) 271 hp Better
Power, all versions	132–184 kW (179–250 PS) 177–247 hp	177–202 kW (241–275 PS) 237–271 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	No data	882 Nm 651 lb-ft
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	No data	68 km/h 42 mph
Power per tonne	No data	18 kW/t 22 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Drive	No data	Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	No data	8,100 mm 318.9 in
Width	No data	2,628 mm 103.5 in
Height	No data	2,830 mm 111.4 in
Wheelbase	No data	4,080 mm 160.6 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	No data	11,000 kg 24,251 lb
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	No data	165 l 43.6 gal US

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).