MAZ » 74106

On the eve of the deployment of new anti-aircraft systems S-300, development of a special tractor to work as a part of an active combination was started. The first prototype of an active road train MAZ E7410-E9988M was made in 1975. The next year the updated version MAZ 74106 with a 525 hp diesel engine was appeared. It combined with the same 30 tonnes MAZ 9988 semitrailer with a hydro drive of all wheels. MAZ 74106-9988 was started to use by the army in 1978 and produced till 1994.

The new tractor has a maximum payload on the 5th wheel of 17.5 tonnes and was intended to haul trailers with a total mass of 42 tonnes, with a GCVW of 64.4 tonnes. It was a combination of the twin-cabin MAZ 7410 'Oplot-B' with units of the MAZ 543A. It got the 525 hp D12A-525A diesel with an enhanced cooling system.

The main units and chassis was borrowed from the models 543 and 7410, the frame and rear suspension — from the 'Oplot' range. It has brakes, tires and two fuel tanks with a capacity of 410 liters from the MAZ 543. Curb weight — 22 tonnes, total mass — 39.9 tonnes. Overall dimensions — 10,180x3050x2920 mm. Top speed — 65 kph. Fuel consumption — 100 liters per 100 km. Range — 770 km.