KET-L



Overview


KET-L

Forward view of KET-L wrecker on on Ural 5323-62 chassis.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © GNU Attribution - Share Alike license

Origin
Russia
Type
Recovery vehicle
Entered service
Late 2000's
Status
Limited service
Development
2000's
Developer
Russia
Production
Late 2000's - present?
Producer
Russia
Number produced
Limited number
Designations
KET-L / Kolesnyy Evakuatsionnyy Tyagach - Legkiy
Russian for "wheeled recovery vehicle - light"

Details


KET-L

Rear view of KET-L wrecker on on Ural 5323-62 chassis.
Source: Vitaly V. Kuzmin - © GNU Attribution - Share Alike license

KET-L

The KET-L is a medium sized recovery vehicle of Russian origin. It is based on the Ural 5323-62 chassis 8x8 10 t truck chassis. It was designed to supplement the older and larger KET-T recovery vehicle which is based on the much larger MAZ-537 8x8 truck chassis. An earlier model of the KET-L was based on the Ural 375 chassis. The older variant has a lower recovery capacity than this newer vehicle.

The role of the KET-L is to recover various types of wheeled vehicles up to 16 t and transport these immobilized vehicles to a field workshop. The KET-L features a smaller crane for lifting objects, vehicle parts and cargo. A larger recovery jib crane extends over the rear and features two jacks that double as an earth anchor. The recovery crane is also used to partially lift vehicles while moving them to a field workshop.

Facts KET-L
General
Origin
Russia
Type
Recovery vehicle
Crew
2
Dimensions
Weight
20.2 t with equipment
24.5 t gross weight towing recovered vehicle
Length
9.8 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.81 m
Equipment
Winch
15 t main winch
1 t auxiliary winch
Lifting crane
2.8 t max load
8.25 m max height of hook
Recovery jib
4.0 t load capacity on the move
5.5 t lifting capacity stationary
Chassis
Chassis type
Wheeled chassis, 8x8
Track
2.0 m
Tire size
14.00 x20
Automotive
Engine
YaMZ-238B V8 turbo-diesel
Power output
300 hp at 2.000 rpm
Transmission
4 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
510 L
Mobility
Speed
85 km/h on road
50 km/h when towing vehicle
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.4 m
Fording
1.2 m
Protection
Armor type
None, softskin vehicle
NBC system
No
Smoke system
No
Fire suppression
No

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Ural 5323

The KET-L is based on the chassis of the Ural 5323-62 truck with 8x8 wheel configuration.