MAZ-241 is a Belarusian-made bus for urban use, which is used to transport passengers on routes of medium occupancy category. The modification is intended for internal use, intercity travel, travel and personal outbound orders.
General information
The bus is equipped with a Cummins ISF3.8 S diesel engine with four cylinders. The engine meets the requirements of the environmental standard at the Euro-4 level, equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox. Each dependent air suspension with a pair of cylinders has two telescopic shock absorbing elements.
The MAZ-241 bus is equipped with a brake unit with protection against slipping and blocking. Equipping with individual blowing panel devices, fans fixed on the ceiling of the roof and in the hatch of the vehicle, helps to create the most acceptable climatic conditions.
The objective advantages of the MAZ-241 bus include panoramic glazing, which guarantees excellent visibility, as well as an upgraded dashboard and a convenient luggage compartment placement system. For the spare wheel is equipped with a special enclosed compartment, protected from below. In addition, a practical roller mechanism provides ease of extraction of the spare wheel. The bus capacity is 36 people, while there are 22 seats in it.
Key Specifications
Below are the main design features and technical indicators that the MAZ-555102-241 bus has:
- The maximum speed indicator (km / h) is 105.
- Outside turning radius (m) - 9.
- Wheelbase (m) - 3.84.
- Length / width / height (m) - 6.79 / 2.55 / 2.94.
- Tire type and size - 245 / 70R19.5 ”.
- The brake system is a disc assembly with ABS, the rear elements are of a drum type, there is ventilation.
- Bridges: the leading front is equipped with a central bevel gear , the rear is standard.
- Suspension: in front - pneumatics with a pair of cylinders, in the middle - dependent springs, the rear - balloon type with two telescopes.
- Gearbox - mechanics, six steps (Feast Gear 6j70T).
- Powerplant - Cummins ISF, 8S (EURO-4).
In addition, the bus is equipped with a luggage compartment of 0.7 cubic meters. meters and a fuel tank with a capacity of 190 liters.
Other data
MAZ-241, the technical characteristics of the main plan of which are presented above, has such additional indicators:
- The maximum load withstand front / middle / rear axle (t) - 4.1 / 5.2 / 5.3.
- The estimated passenger capacity (sitting / standing) is 22/35 people.
- Front / rear track (m) - 2.1 / 1.9.
- Ground clearance (cm) - 14.2.
- The engine torque is 1300-1700 rpm.
- Cooling is liquid.
- The presence of a turbocharger - is.
- The volume of the power plant (cubic cm) - 3760.
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 17.2.
- Engine features - the piston unit is located in-line, runs on diesel fuel, has an injection system.
Salon equipment
A small category vehicle MAZ-241 is designed for various types of passenger traffic. The machine has a length of 6800 mm, equipped with 22 comfortable seats.
The main ventilation in the cabin is through a hatch, opening vents, as well as forced use of fans. To maintain appropriate microclimatic conditions, the design of distributed personal ventilation for passengers has been introduced.
The driver's seat is adjustable in several positions, has a position memory for different drivers. The updated control panel meets the ergonomic and design requirements of today. The steering column is a sophisticated design that prevents the possibility of injury in an unusual situation.
What is worth noting?
The MAZ-241 bus, the photo of which is presented below, has a number of advantages compared to similar models.
This modification is made in a compact design, in addition, an elongated version is developed. In the vehicle there is a significant area of glazing of the passenger compartment, there is a spherical windshield. Visibility, as the owners of this equipment note in their reviews, meets the main purpose of the equipment, namely the service of tourist groups when viewing different sights. The machine has an impressive width. The main homophocal optics and rear multicomponent light elements harmoniously complement the overall picture.
The front door is in the singular, the driver and passengers enter through it. For better or worse, it’s difficult to definitely answer. The interior is decorated in bright colors, which creates the impression of spaciousness and comfort.
Comfortable passenger seats are made by the German company Vogel Sitze. Armchairs are placed in the classic version, not counting the first single seat (for a guide or conductor). It is deployed at right angles to the rest of the passengers and faces the driver.
Picking options
The MAZ-241 model bus line contains various configurations, which are indicated by adding some characters after the common name of the vehicle. Next, we consider brief characteristics of each of the modifications.
Variation MAZ-241030 is equipped with a Cummins engine with 170 horsepower, an automatic transmission unit from Fast Gear with a six-speed gearbox.
The bus under the 241S30 code is a model for those who value comfort. The designers have provided all the necessary details so that traveling in such a vehicle is really convenient for both passengers and the driver.
Comparison with the closest competitor
If we compare the buses MAZ-241 and PAZ-320412, it can be noted that these machines have significant differences. The Belarusian model has a smooth ride, it has a supporting body, and the PAZ is simple and reliable, but less comfortable.
In terms of overall dimensions, MAZ can be compared with the smallest Paz model. The presented version of the body for internal equipment does not yet pull on a long-distance car. In addition, in the PAZ suspension without pneumatic elements. The decisive moment in choosing the main competitor for a comparative test drive was a similar internal design.
MAZ has a more modern design. This applies to both the exterior and interior equipment. An expressive belt line made of plastic, a panoramic windshield, specific aquarium-type glazing - all these are successful solutions by developers, perfectly implemented in the bus in question. At first glance, it seems that the car is slightly flattened in the upper part. A similar effect is achieved due to the proportions of the bus. Its width is 2.55 m, while it has a low landing load-bearing body element, the height of which is only 2.78 m.
Conclusion
Buyers praised the MAZ-241 bus. Reviews indicate that the "baby" turned out to be glorious. This is proved by the fact that domestic designers and constructors are quite capable of creating both high-quality and beautiful cars. All elements of the exterior and interior equipment of this bus are made practically, taking into account convenience and ergonomics.
This vehicle is widely used in the post-Soviet space - both within the regions, so for long-distance transportation and in the corporate segment.