The SAMIL 50 is a 4x4 6-ton (load) truck.

Description

Dimensions

Data are based on SAMIL 50 cargo version: * Length: * Width: * Height: * Wheelbase: * Ground Clearance: * Track (Front): * Track (Rear): * Angle of approach: 36° * Angle of departure: 33° * Fuel tank capacity: 2x

Weights

* Gross vehicle mass: * Front axle rating: * Rear axle rating: * Payload:

Specifications

* Drive: 4×4 * Engine: Mk I: Deutz F6L 413F ** Configuration: 6 Cylinders V6 ** Engine capacity: 9572 cc ** Cooling: Air-cooled ** Power: 141 kW (188 hp) @ 2500 rpm ** Torque: 632 Nm @ 1600 rpm * Engine: Mk II: ADE409 ** Configuration: 6 Cylinders V6 ** Engine capacity: ** Cooling: Water-cooled ** Power: ** Torque: * Clutch ** Type: Single dry plate ** Size: * Gearbox ** Make/Model: ZF S6-65 ** Forward gears: 6 Speed Synchromesh * Transfer case ** Make/Model: ZF Z65 ** Type: 2 Speed, Permanent 4×4 ** Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated * Axles ** Front: Banjo housing ** Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated ** Rear: Banjo housing ** Differential Lock: Pneumatically operated * Wheels: ** Single wheel all-round ** Tyre size: 14.0 x 20” – 12 Ply * Steering type: Rhd – Power Assisted * Brakes ** Service Brakes: Dual Circuit – Full air ** Park Brake: Pneumatically operated spring * Suspension ** Springs: Semi elliptical leaf springs ** Shock absorbers: Double acting telescopic hydraulic (Ft & Rr) ** Torsion Bar: Fitted to rear axle * Electrical ** Voltage: 24V ** Batteries: 2 x 12V 120 A/h * Cab ** Type: Forward Control with Canvas Roof ** Seating: Driver + 1 Assistant ** Access to Engine: Cab tilts forward ** Steering: Left-hand Drive ** Standard hard cab

Variants

* Cargo/Personnel Carrier – it has a canvas cover over a steel framework around the cargo area; seats for up to 40 passengers may be installed along the sides or down the center, back to back. * Communications vehicle * Battery-charging vehicle * Bridge transporter * Field kitchen vehicle * Field office * Flatbed container transporter with ISO locks * Fuel tanker * Mobile shower unit vehicle * Mobile welding shop vehicle * Radio bin * Refrigerator pantry Unit * Refuse collection vehicle * Technical bin * Water tanker * Recovery vehicle * Kwevoel – Armoured Mine Resistant cargo vehicle

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