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KrAZ-255 14.9 MT Truck

177 kW241 PS237 hp883 Nm1967–1994

diesel · 5-speed manual · Truck

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KrAZ-255
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Power
177 kW 241 PS · 237 hp
Torque
883 Nm 651 lb-ft
Fuel consumption
40.0 l/100 km
Kerb weight
11,950 kg
Top speed
71 km/h
Length
8,645 mm

A 14.9-litre diesel engine with 177 kW (241 PS) and 883 Nm of torque powers the KrAZ-255 14.9 255 MT truck. The KrAZ-255 14.9 255 MT uses a five-speed manual gearbox.

On paper, it tops out at 71 km/h, uses 40.0 l/100 km, tips the scales at 11,950 kg and offers 20 PS per tonne. Set the KrAZ-255 14.9 255 MT against the KamAZ-4310 in a full comparison.

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m8 m9 m10 m1 m2 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft23 ft24 ft25 ft26 ft27 ft28 ft29 ft30 ft31 ft32 ft33 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ftLength 8,645 mmLength 28 ft 4 in2,940 mm9 ft 8 inWheelbase 5,300 mmWheelbase 17 ft 5 inWidth 2,750 mmWidth 9 ft 0 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelDiesel
    Displacement14,860 cm³ 14.9 l · 907 cu in
    Power177 kW 241 PS · 237 hp
    Torque883 Nm 651 lb-ft

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears5

    Performance

    Top speed71 km/h 44 mph
    Fuel consumption40.0 l/100 km 7.1 mpg UK · 5.9 mpg US

    Dimensions and weight

    Length8,645 mm 340.4 in
    Width2,750 mm 108.3 in
    Height2,940 mm 115.7 in
    Wheelbase5,300 mm 208.7 in
    Kerb weight11,950 kg 26,345 lb
    Fuel tank165 l 43.6 US gal

    Production

    Body typeTruck
    Years1967–1994
    GenerationKrAZ-255 (1967–1994)

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