Kraz 255b

[Jim Hunter]

Hello guys,


I came across two Kraz 255b for sale...
These are a strange bed setup with some wheels at both corners and a winch near to the cab...The one of them is pretty complete and in very very good condition.
I am wonder if there some market for this kind and era of trucks as here in Greece most people prefer US Army trucks instead as they are way easier to maintain and have good parts supply.These seem interesting huge trucks and I will plan to bought one and try to help the seller to sell the other...
Pictures in 10 days or so from both trucks...

Rgds,
Jim

 

[Finlandia]

Does the bed look like this? This is Kraz 260, I take picture few years ago in army auction.

 

[ACBMWM#]

Looks to be a shipping container truck.

 

[spicergear]

Some great KRAZ videos on YOUTUBE!!!

 

[Jim Hunter]

Finlandia : this is the bed setup exactly !!! Thanks !!!
Altough is 255 not 260...
Hope to upload mine on youtube shortly
Now one more thing : what is a fair price for one of these trucks ?
It is in general good condition and complete...

Rgds,
Jim

 

[ACBMWM#]

$15,000 USD in good condition.

 

[Jim Hunter]

Thanks for the price estimate...
I also discover one more in need of TLC in a place that I will never expect to find a truck like this there as they have strictly US army trucks...
Take a look of the extra tires in the bed!
It is complete and I am wonder how much is a fair price for this ???

This truck will be for sale real soon guys !!!

 

[spicergear]

That is awesome...just flat awesome. I love that Soviet tread. Would LOVE to have that kicking around the 'States. Good luck!!!

 

[Jim Hunter]

Today was a good day
A deal was struck and I bought the truck in the previous picture
Pictures and videos along with all the procedure prior to have it on the road again will be shared here !!!

Jim

 

[big block 88]

Very cool... Nice buy

 

[duncan]

Today was a good day
A deal was struck and I bought the truck in the previous picture
Pictures and videos along with all the procedure prior to have it on the road again will be shared here !!!

Jim

Neat, awesome to have a kraz on board!

 

[Jim Hunter]

Thanks guys....
I will keep you updated as well!

Jim

 

[Jim Hunter]

Today was at the yard...
I hope to have the Kraz running again after a long time...
Here is some more photos...

 

[USSR]

Finlandia : this is the bed setup exactly !!! Thanks !!!
Altough is 255 not 260...
Hope to upload mine on youtube shortly
Now one more thing : what is a fair price for one of these trucks ?
It is in general good condition and complete...

Rgds,
Jim

Can be found in very good condition in Ukraine .. can a new (in stock in the Ministry of Defence )...)))))))))))

 

[Jim Hunter]

I consider mine also very good...It has cover just 1380kms...

Jim

 

[Jim Hunter]

I am now in search for service manuals.And yes I have Russian friends to translate

 

[USSR]

I am now in search for service manuals.And yes I have Russian friends to translate

Lets me your email - I sent to you this manual (language - Russian,format djvu)

 

[Finlandia]

Downloads | The English Language Russian Truck Resource | Manuals and more from RussianMilitaryTrucks.com

 

[Jim Hunter]

Thank you guys for your fast help
Sadly there is no info regarding for the type of the correct batteries...

I will plan to have this truck shortened with the removal of the last axle and the bed.
BUT it can be easily return to stock specs as I will have the chassis rails marked and shortened with laser cut...I think this will be the first 255 shortened around ???

Jim

 

[USSR]

Thank you guys for your fast help
Sadly there is no info regarding for the type of the correct batteries...

I will plan to have this truck shortened with the removal of the last axle and the bed.
BUT it can be easily return to stock specs as I will have the chassis rails marked and shortened with laser cut...I think this will be the first 255 shortened around ???

Jim

Give me e-mail and I will cast you a complete guide for troop maintenance.