One of the most popular cross-country vehicles manufactured by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant is model 390944 - UAZ Farmer. The simplicity of construction, versatility, comparability of price and quality, good endurance indicators are characteristic for the entire model range of all-terrain vehicles. The listed qualities are also present in the utility vehicle, which received the “Farmer” prefix in the name from the factory.
It is about this car that will be discussed in our article. We will discuss in detail all the advantages and disadvantages, the vehicle equipment and analyze the general information.
General information
The carrying capacity of the 390944 UAZ model is about one ton, it is equipped with a four-wheel drive car and a five-person cab, including a driver. The main purpose of the machine (as conceived by the manufacturers) is the transportation of people, as well as the transportation of various goods on roads with various surfaces, including on dirt roads, the possibility of movement. And also in off-road conditions.
The start of production of this model car started in the nineties of the twentieth century, and in 2016 the machine was improved and the following features appeared: an updated control panel, more advanced and anatomical seats have the ability to perform longitudinal adjustment, change the steering wheel, strengthen the frame, as well as brackets , improved noise isolation, mounted updated interior heating elements.
Car benefits
One of the tasks when modernizing the car was to maintain the affordable cost of the car for the consumer. UAZ-390944 "Farmer" differs from its competitors (in this segment of the car market) due to its affordable cost, the availability of all-wheel drive, the stability of the car, the heavy lifting capacity for a car of this class, and the ability to drive along unpaved country roads.
The car model 390944 UAZ has the following advantages:
- universality of the machine (the possibility of use as a utility vehicle);
- spacious gas tank (77 liters);
- high indicators of suitability for repair and the ability to work without breakdowns for a long time;
- convenience in the cabin;
- relatively low prices of spare parts and maintenance.
The main disadvantages of a commercial truck are: poor build quality, the lack of commercially available cars with a diesel engine.
UAZ model 390944 has the following technical characteristics:
- length 4.85 m;
- width 1.99 m;
- height 2.35 m.
The gross vehicle weight in accordance with the passport data is 3.07 tons, with a carrying capacity of 1.075 tons.
Vehicle equipment
The UAZ-390944 engine is installed by the plant as a model ZMZ 40911.10, the volume of which is 2.693 liters, it develops a capacity of 112.2 liters. from. at a nominal speed of 4,250 rpm, the car has a five-speed manual transmission (manual gearbox), a two-stage transfer case with manual disengagement of the front axle. The brake system is made in a dual-circuit version using a vacuum booster.