Double overload: 25 tons in the back of the legendary KrAZ!
1. "King of the Desert" and the Aswan High Dam
Many are proud that the KrAZ-256B was the hero of the Aswan High Dam construction in Egypt. In unbearable heat (+50°C) and fine abrasive dust, European and American dump trucks often broke down, unable to withstand the strain on their engines and chassis. KrAZ trucks, however, worked around the clock. Egyptians loved these trucks for their indestructibility so much that the KrAZ became a symbol of reliability throughout the Middle East and Africa. It was a true triumph of Soviet exports—the truck was sold in 60 countries worldwide.
2. An Indestructible Frame
Unlike many modern trucks, whose frames can crack from overload or twisting in off-road conditions, the KrAZ frame was made of high-strength manganese steel. It had an enormous margin of safety against bending and torsion. That's why we see the truck rear up in the video, and the frame doesn't crack after a hard impact with the front axle. The designers designed it to withstand decades of operation in quarries with 1.5-2 times the overload. For Soviet people, the KrAZ is synonymous with an "eternal" machine.
3. The legendary YaMZ-238 ("Vosmerka Eight") engine
The YaMZ-238 engine, which powers most heavy-duty KrAZ trucks, is considered one of the most successful diesel engines in the history of global engine design. It was nicknamed the "million-mile" engine for its incredible service life. The pride of Soviet fans lies in its phenomenal repairability: this engine has no complex electronics or delicate injectors. It could literally be repaired "in the woods" with a minimal set of tools. It could handle any diesel fuel and had such torque that the KrAZ could start off in second gear with a truck full of stones.
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