The development of this truck was conducted with support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Ministry subsidized R&D expenses of US$ 800,000 (60 million Rubles).
The model, called “Tonar-35” reflects the number of tons of cargo it can lift. It has an Cummins QSZ13 engine of 450hp/2100N.m. As an option, it’s possible to install a YAMZ-6585 of 420hp. It has an automatic transmission Allison 4500. Besides engines and some reductors, the T-35 is all assembled of Russian components.
The weight of the vehicle is 30 tons. The bed has a volume of 20 cubic meters. The OEM now is preparing a 40-ton modification.
The prototype has been under development for about a year. Tonar is targeting for about 25%+ of the articulated trucks sales market in Russia. Current sales volume of such trucks here is 150-200 vehicles.
PSR Analysis: This article is interesting as an actual example of State financial support of construction machine makers. For the creation of new components, the State has provided a significant sum of money to bring the work to life. PSR
Maxim Sakov is Market Consultant-Russia Operations for Power Systems Research
