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

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

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

MAZ · 1985–present

MAZ-5551

No versions in our catalog yet

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

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

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