KrAZ-214

KrAZ-214
Overview
Manufacturer	YaMZ (1956-1959) KrAZ (1959-1967)
Also called	YaAZ-214 (1956-1959)
Production	1956–1967
Body and chassis
Class	Truck
Body style	Truck
Powertrain
Engine	7.0L YaAZ-M206B I6 diesel
Transmission	5-speed manual
Chronology
Predecessor	YaG-10
Successor	KrAZ-255

The KrAZ-214 is an off-road truck 6x6 for extreme operations. ^[1] It was manufactured in the Soviet Union at the YaMZ plant from 1956-1959, after which production was moved to KrAZ. The model line was the successor to the YaG-10 trucks.

Technical characteristics

• Engine: 6.97 L diesel 6 cyl.
• Power: 205 PS /2000rpm
• Torque: 765 Nm /1300rpm
• Top speed: 55 mph

Variants

• KrAZ-214 (КрАЗ-214): cargo truck. ^[1] Produced 1959-1963.
• KrAZ-214B (КрАЗ-214Б): ^[2] Updated version of KrAZ-214 with improved suspension and a 24-volt electrical system. Produced 1963-1967.
• E-305V (Э-305В) - military excavator on KrAZ-214 chassis ^[3]

Operators

Map with KrAZ-214 current operators in blue and former operators in red.

Current operators

• Ukraine - One truck lost at the beginning of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. ^[4]

Former operators

• Soviet Union - Soviet Armed Forces

References

1. Н. Чистов. Модернизированный КрАЗ // "За рулём", № 10, октябрь 1961. стр.14
2. В. В. Таболин. Автомобили КрАЗ. Эффективность, надёжность, качество // журнал "Автомобильная промышленность", № 12, 1982. стр.14-16
3. Землеройные машины // Советская военная энциклопедия (в 8 тт.) / под ред. Н. В. Огаркова. том 3. М.: Воениздат, 1977. стр.447-448
4. Oryx. "Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine". Oryx. Retrieved 2024-08-18.