Sisu KB-46
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| Sisu KB-46 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Oy Suomen Autoteollisuus Ab |
| Production | 1968 |
| Assembly | Karis, Finland |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Leyland O.801 13.12 L, 275 hp[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Kerb weight | 8,000 kg[2] |
Sisu KB-46 is a prototype of a three-axle, six-wheel-driven off-road lorry made by the Finnish heavy vehicle producer Suomen Autoteollisuus (SAT) in 1968.[1] Its capacity is three tonnes and it was produced after an assignment of the Finnish Defence Forces to tow heavy cannons.[2]
The vehicle is powered by a 13.12-litre V8 Leyland O.801 engine, of which Sisu model code is BY. KB-46 was the first Sisu powered by this engine type.[1]
The chassis is built on a rigid tubular frame which also consists the fuel tank. The vehicle is equipped with Sisu Nemo hydraulic transmission system for trailer.[2]
The axles are equipped with CTI system and special Goodyear tyres with an extra small air volume.[2]
The prototype got a rectangular shaped concept cabin that came later into production in Sisu M-series.[3] An additional cabin for crew was installed in the Defence Forces' Transportation Vehicle Depot.[1]
The vehicle kerb weight is 8,000 kg and the payload in terrain is just 3,000 kg. The maximum weight for a normal trailer is 5,000–7,000 kg and for a driven trailer 7,000–10,000 kg.[2]
