MoAZ 7915

In the 1980s, MoAZ made a unique triaxial airfield ballast tractor MoAZ-7915 (6×6) with articulated frame for towing military transport aircrafts with a take-off weight of up to 275 tonnes, including An-124 “Ruslan”. The most interesting feature was two motor sections – front with one axle and rear with 2 axle.

MoAZ-7915 was equipped with YaMZ-8402.10-01 V12 engine rated at 600 hp, hydromechanical transmission and single placed cab. It had 25,5×29 tires. Curb weight without ballast – 46.2 t, with ballast – 75.5 t.

Wheelbase – 6159 + 2100 mm, overall dimensions – 14200x3400x3100 mm. Maximum speed – 40 kph, maximum towing speed – 3-5 kph. MoAZ-7915 was assebled until the early 2000s. Only 10 – 12 units were made.