Hercules 6561; A Truck Unlike the Kamaz (+Photos)

The Kamaz 6561 Hercules is a self-driving mining truck introduced with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system. The combination of autonomous technology and dual-power drive places this vehicle at the center of attention in the heavy mining machinery sector.

Sefir Arjan - The Russian KAMAZ company has developed the mining truck KAMAZ-6561 Hercules for the purpose of moving heavy loads in mines. This 6x6 truck is equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid drive system and can move on specific mining routes using self-driving systems or be remotely controlled by the operator.

Hercules has a cargo carrying capacity of 40 tons and a cargo room with a volume of 24.5 cubic meters. Its gross weight is about 71 tons and the length of the body reaches more than 10 meters. In its hybrid system, the diesel engine supplies the electricity needed by the electric traction motor; An approach aimed at reducing fuel consumption and improving productivity in mining operations.

The self-driving capability of this truck means the possibility of operating without a driver in defined mining environments, not independent driving on any public road and under any conditions. Kamaz Hercules was introduced in 2021, but there is not enough reliable information to confirm its mass production.

Diesel-electric hybrid engine

Another feature of Kamaz 6561 Hercules is the use of a combination of diesel and electricity to provide propulsion. In this structure, the energy from the diesel system and the electric part are used in the propulsion system; However, there is no information about the output power, battery capacity or how the task is divided between these two parts in the source.