KrAZ-255 vs Mercedes-Benz short-bonnet trucks

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KrAZ-255

Soviet three-axle off-road truck

Credit

Novoklimov · CC0 · Resized · CC0 · Source ↗ · Modified

BMilitary transport & logistics

Mercedes-Benz short-bonnet trucks

First system

Second system

Measured figures

Head to head

5 of 46 rows sourced on both sides

8.65m

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Length

All recorded figures & sources

8.645 m

Length

Single source

8,645 mm (28 ft 4.4 in)^[source]

2.75m

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Width

Configuration

Details

KrAZ-255 and Mercedes-Benz short-bonnet trucks configuration
Specification	KrAZ-255	Mercedes-Benz short-bonnet trucks
Mass	11 950 кг^[source]	—
Speed	71 км/ч.^[source]	—
Manufacturer	KrAZ^[source]	Daimler-Benz (1959–1995) Freightliner (1975–1991) Iran Khodro Diesel Company (1979–present)^[source]
Production	1967–1994^[source]	1959–present^[source]
Class	Truck

Engine	14.9L YaMZ-238 V8 diesel^[source]	—

Transmission	5-speed YaMZ-236N manual^[source]	—

Wheelbase	5,300 mm (17 ft 5 in)^[source]	—

Curb weight	11,950 kg (26,350 lb)^[source]	—

Predecessor	KrAZ-214^[source]	—

Successor	KrAZ-260^[source]	Freightliner FL-Series (in-direct)^[source]

Former operator · East Germany	East Germany^[source]	—

Former operator · Estonia	Estonia^[source]	—

Former operator · Finland	Finland^[source]	—

Former operator · Soviet Union	Soviet Union^[source]	—

Role	Soviet three-axle off-road truck^[source]	—

National origin	Soviet Union^[source]	—

Source measurement	The KrAZ-255 was developed directly from its predecessor, the KrAZ-214 (produced 1956-1967). Despite being very similar at first glance (both using the same cab, flatbed as well as the suspension), there are few major differences. Firstly, the KrAZ-255 used new and much more powerful engine - the YaMZ-238 (same used in MT-LB tracked APC ), replacing the previously used and sensibly weaker YaAZ-206B which was used in KrAZ-214. The KrAZ-255 also featured new and more reliable transmission , the YaMZ-236N, instead of the previously used YaAZ-204. It also featured new headlights (which were now, together with turn signals , located in their own housings mounted on the fenders ) and, most notably, much wider tires (1300 x 530 x 533 in dimensions), which offered lighter ground pressure and thus, even greater off-road capabilities when compared to its predecessor.^[source]KrAZ-255 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Since the KrAZ-255 was the heaviest (weighing 12 tons empty) and most powerful (using a 14,900 ccm engine, producing 240 hp /180 kw ) of all Soviet three-axle (6 × 6) military cargo trucks, it was most often used for towing heavier artillery pieces (such as D-74 , M-46 and 2A65 howitzers or T-12 anti-tank gun ) and also for towing various aircraft from their hangars to runways , or vice versa (in tractor-unit version, the KrAZ-255V).^[source]KrAZ-255 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Power: 240 PS /2100 rpm^[source]KrAZ-255 · Technical characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Torque: 883 Nm /1500 rpm^[source]KrAZ-255 · Technical characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Top speed: 71 km/h (44 mph)^[source]KrAZ-255 · Technical characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage KrAZ-255B ( КрАЗ-255Б ) - 12-ton cargo truck Mass production started since 8 August 1967^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage KrAZ-255L ( КрАЗ-255Л ) - 23-ton log truck^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage 122mm BM-21 Grad on KrAZ-255 chassis - several vehicles were made in Tajikistan^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Jupiter - 130mm self-propelled gun (a Soviet 130mm field gun M-46 on KrAZ-255B chassis), several vehicles were made in Cuba^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage PTH130-K255B - 130mm self-propelled gun (a Soviet 130mm field gun M-46 on KrAZ-255B chassis). One test prototype was made in Vietnam^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage PRV-16/1RL132 height-finding radar on KrAZ-255 in folded/transport configuration, Hungary^[source]KrAZ-255 · Gallery; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage PRV-16/1RL132 height-finding radar on KrAZ-255 in raised/working configuration, Hungary^[source]KrAZ-255 · Gallery; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage	—

Source measurement

The KrAZ-255 was developed directly from its predecessor, the KrAZ-214 (produced 1956-1967). Despite being very similar at first glance (both using the same cab, flatbed as well as the suspension), there are few major differences. Firstly, the KrAZ-255 used new and much more powerful engine - the YaMZ-238 (same used in MT-LB tracked APC ), replacing the previously used and sensibly weaker YaAZ-206B which was used in KrAZ-214. The KrAZ-255 also featured new and more reliable transmission , the YaMZ-236N, instead of the previously used YaAZ-204. It also featured new headlights (which were now, together with turn signals , located in their own housings mounted on the fenders ) and, most notably, much wider tires (1300 x 530 x 533 in dimensions), which offered lighter ground pressure and thus, even greater off-road capabilities when compared to its predecessor.^[source]KrAZ-255 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Since the KrAZ-255 was the heaviest (weighing 12 tons empty) and most powerful (using a 14,900 ccm engine, producing 240 hp /180 kw ) of all Soviet three-axle (6 × 6) military cargo trucks, it was most often used for towing heavier artillery pieces (such as D-74 , M-46 and 2A65 howitzers or T-12 anti-tank gun ) and also for towing various aircraft from their hangars to runways , or vice versa (in tractor-unit version, the KrAZ-255V).^[source]KrAZ-255 · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Power: 240 PS /2100 rpm^[source]KrAZ-255 · Technical characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Torque: 883 Nm /1500 rpm^[source]KrAZ-255 · Technical characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Top speed: 71 km/h (44 mph)^[source]KrAZ-255 · Technical characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

KrAZ-255B ( КрАЗ-255Б ) - 12-ton cargo truck Mass production started since 8 August 1967^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

KrAZ-255L ( КрАЗ-255Л ) - 23-ton log truck^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

122mm BM-21 Grad on KrAZ-255 chassis - several vehicles were made in Tajikistan^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Jupiter - 130mm self-propelled gun (a Soviet 130mm field gun M-46 on KrAZ-255B chassis), several vehicles were made in Cuba^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

PTH130-K255B - 130mm self-propelled gun (a Soviet 130mm field gun M-46 on KrAZ-255B chassis). One test prototype was made in Vietnam^[source]KrAZ-255 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

PRV-16/1RL132 height-finding radar on KrAZ-255 in folded/transport configuration, Hungary^[source]KrAZ-255 · Gallery; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

PRV-16/1RL132 height-finding radar on KrAZ-255 in raised/working configuration, Hungary^[source]KrAZ-255 · Gallery; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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Country of origin	Soviet Union^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 36, row 13, cell 5; revision 1377394124; retrieved 2026-10-01	West Germany^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 9, row 8, cell 4; revision 1375919249; retrieved 2026-10-01

Assembly	—	West Germany: Mannheim (medium-weight trucks) West Germany: Gaggenau (heavy trucks) Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo Iran: Tehran South Africa: East London^[source]

Layout	—	FR layout^[source]

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