The initial waste-collection chassis built on a KAMAZ-Compass medium truck was delivered to AVTOBAU, the official KAMAZ dealer in Moscow. The KAMAZ-Compass 43089-F5 uses a Cummins ISF diesel engine with a displacement of 3.8 liters and a rated output of 154 hp, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, according to Reis reports. The chassis empty weight stands at 3075 kg, the gross vehicle weight at 8990 kg, and the payload capacity on the drive axle reaches 6600 kg. The Compass features a fully metal tunnel cabin that, in this configuration, does not include a berth, though an option with a sleeping area exists in other configurations.
A key performance metric for garbage trucks is the compaction factor, which can reach as high as six depending on the waste type. The figure is solid and aligns with expectations for larger waste-collection vehicles based on the KAMAZ platform, sometimes showing similar or slightly lower values depending on workload and waste characteristics. The superstructure of this garbage truck is HIDRO-MAK equipment, delivering a payload volume of eight cubic meters and a loading hopper volume of 1.2 cubic meters. The body employs ST-52 steel with a wall thickness of 4 mm, while the loading hopper uses HARDOX 450 steel for enhanced durability in tough loading cycles. It is notable that this machine represents just one version within a broad catalog of special superstructures designed for the universal KAMAZ-Compass platform.
– KAMAZ unveiled a new medium-duty family at the start of the year and plans to broaden the range with additional modifications to cover more job profiles.
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