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Zil КрАЗ-257

Built: 1965-1995 · Series: Other models

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The Зил КрАЗ-257 is a machine built by Зил. Production: 1965-1995. The engine delivers 170 kW. The machine is 8,720 mm long, 2,550 mm wide and 3,150 mm high. The unladen weight is 1,030 kg. Rated output across the Зил range ranges from 2 to 625 kW; the КрАЗ-257 sits in the lower part of that range with 170 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the КБ-503 below it with 161 kW and the АМО-3 above it with 300 kW. 161 Зил models across 8 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 6 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

EngineЯрославский моторный завод ЯМЗ-238/М/М2correct
Power170correct

Dimensions and weights

Length8,720correct
Width2,550correct
Height3,150correct
Unladen weight1,030correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 165 kW/t (170 kW / 1 t)

Stronger than 26% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Zil КрАЗ-257 have?

The Zil КрАЗ-257 delivers 170 kW.

How much does the Zil КрАЗ-257 weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,030 kg.

What are the dimensions of the Zil КрАЗ-257?

8,720 mm × 2,550 mm × 3,150 mm.

When was the Zil КрАЗ-257 built?

Production years: 1965-1995.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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This page carries 6 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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