KAMAZ Digital Plant to Produce Heavy-Duty Transfer Cases in Russia

KAMAZ Launches Digital Transfer Case Plant in Saratov

On August 31, KAMAZ PJSC held a launch ceremony for a digital plant producing high-performance transfer cases for trucks. The KAMAZ digital plant is located at the Stolypin Industrial Park in Saratov and represents an important development for Russia’s automotive and transport industries. The facility is designed to manufacture next-generation transfer cases weighing 320 kg, with a service life of up to 800,000 km. The heavy-duty transfer cases will be produced for KAMAZ K5-generation trucks, Ural trucks, and MAZ trucks, supporting the supply of critical drivetrain components for heavy commercial vehicles.

Production Capacity and Regional Economic Impact

The new plant has a design capacity of up to 30,000 transfer cases per year and is equipped with an automated production line. Its development is also expected to contribute significantly to the economy of the Saratov Region, with around RUB 24.2 billion in investment planned from 2026 to 2029. The facility’s opening is expected to create at least 350 new jobs at the main production site. By expanding domestic manufacturing capabilities, the project strengthens the industrial base supporting Russia’s truck manufacturing sector while adding automated production capacity for high-performance transfer cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will the new KAMAZ plant produce?
The new KAMAZ facility will produce high-performance transfer cases for heavy trucks, including K5-generation KAMAZ trucks, Ural trucks, and MAZ trucks. The transfer cases will weigh 320 kg and have a service life of up to 800,000 km. Located at the Stolypin Industrial Park in Saratov, the automated plant is designed to produce up to 30,000 transfer cases annually. The project is also expected to attract around RUB 24.2 billion in investment between 2026 and 2029 and create at least 350 jobs at its main production facility.