Biggest Truck in the World With 2,300 HP: Learn More About Its Incredible Specs

If you ever stood next to a regular truck and thought, “wow, that’s huge”, wait till you see the BelAZ 75710. This thing isn’t just a truck, it’s basically a moving building. Made by BelAZ, a company from Belarus. The 75710 holds the title of the largest truck in the world.

This truck is meant for real heavy duty tasks, hauling 450 tons of rock, coal and ore out of deep mining pits. Whether it’s freezing at –50°C or blazing at +50°C, the BelAZ just shrugs and keeps rolling.

Engine, Braking & Fuel Tank

The BelAZ 75710 has two engines. Each one is a 16-cylinder diesel MTU DD 16V4000 pumping out 2,300 horsepower, that’s 4,600 horsepower total. To put that in perspective, that’s more power than a small train.

These engines work with a diesel-electric drive system by Siemens. Basically, the engines generate electricity that powers four massive traction motors, giving the truck all-wheel drive.

The BelAZ uses electrodynamic braking, which sounds like something out of science fiction but really just means it slows down using the electric motors. There’s even an air cooling system to keep the brakes from melting on downhill runs.

Each BelAZ 75710 has two fuel tanks that together hold about 5,600 liters. But the truck doesn’t need both engines, it’ll shut one down to save fuel. 

Dimensions & Weight

The BelAZ 75710 measures around 21 meters long and 8.16 meters wide. If you parked it next to a two-story house, the truck might actually win the height contest.

• Empty weight: 360,000 kg
• Fully loaded: 810,000 kg
• Payload: 450,000 kg

It rolls on eight giant tyres, each taller than the average person. These tyres, labeled 59/80R63 aren’t the kind you change at a regular tyre shop. You need cranes for that job.

Suspension & Strength

To handle all that weight, the BelAZ uses a hydropneumatic suspension, basically, a fancy way to say “it rides smoother than you’d expect for something this enormous.” The frame is built from high-strength, low-alloy steel, meaning it’s ridiculously tough without being brittle.

One clever thing: it has four tyres on each axle, not two. That helps distribute the load better and keeps the ground from crumbling underneath it. 

Inside the Truck

You’d think driving something this big would be a nightmare, but the cab is surprisingly comfy. It’s got two seats, a Roll-Over Protective Structure and insulation to block out dust and noise. There are even cameras to help the driver see around.

Safety-wise, BelAZ didn’t cut corners. The truck has an automatic lubrication system, a fire-fighting setup and an optional high-voltage line proximity alarm.

Conclusion

The BelAZ 75710 is built for extremes: endless mines, punishing weather and impossible loads. It continues to redefine what “heavy-duty” truly means in the modern mining industry.

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