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U sing the same chassis design with

modifications, it is possible to
create some interesting equipment
for specialist duties, like the 74470
recovery tractor which has a rear platform,
integrated guards over the rear wheels and
a rear towing arm in place of the dump body.
Designed for the rescue and towing of
disabled mine trucks, the tractor is both
powerful and heavy with an interesting
appearance dominated by the twin exhaust
stacks rising into the air.
The model captures the looks convincingly,
with the rear platform surrounded by metal
safety railings with a side mounted access
stairway. The rear recovery system consists
of a diagonally mounted sliding arm with
hydraulics on each side, lowering to connect
Above: up with the frame of a stricken vehicle. The
As with the haul truck, the recovery socket rotates and fits beneath the front frame
truck is based on the same chassis of the vehicle being recovered. When
with rear axle suspension and
steering front axle. demonstrating this operation, unfortunately,
there is not enough movement of the lifting
arm to actually raise the towed model off its
wheels, shown here towing the BELAZ
76470 water sprinkling truck although the
cylinders are stiff in operation, and would
hold the weight ok.

TECHNICAL INFO
Engine: YaMZ-240HM2 12 Cylinder
Transmission: 5-gear hydromechanical
Power Rating: 500hp
Weight: 34,840 kg
Towing Capacity: up to 42,000 kg
Maximum Travel Speed: 50 km/h

Left:
The towing equipment is mounted to
the chassis and has a working area
surrounded with safety railings.

Above: Above: Above:
The twin exhaust stacks rising up from the service Access to the rear deck area is via a stairway The lifting system is operational, with a rotating
deck, complete with perforated cooling jackets. mounted to the side of the chassis. socket painted red which can be raised and
lowered.

Winter 2021 - TPMMW Magazine 33