In today's very cramped city conditions, the optimal ratio of the small dimensions of the truck to its maximum possible carrying capacity comes to the fore in the issue of cargo transportation. MAZ “Zubrenok” fully meets all these requirements. We will talk about this car in detail in our article.
Historical reference
The machine first left the factory assembly line almost 20 years ago - in 1999, and just four years later it was rightly recognized as the best in its class. The people described the truck received a rather interesting and sonorous nickname "Zubrenok". The manufacturers took the German truck MAN L 2000 as the basis for the van, but the Minsk car's carrying capacity is two times greater than the foreign prototype.
At first, MAZ Zubrenok, reviews of which will be given a little later in the article, was equipped with an import cab and chassis, but over time its own undercarriage was designed and implemented. A five-ton car differs from its competitors in a rather low body frame, which greatly facilitates the loading and unloading process.
Consumer opinion
According to numerous users of the Avito website, MAZ Zubrenok is practically inferior in no way to its foreign “colleagues” in technical parameters. Moreover, a domestic car has a relatively low cost and very good build quality, tested over many years of operation. Under the conditions of our realities, the truck rarely breaks down, but even if a breakdown occurs, then all the details can be replaced quite quickly if necessary, since Zubrenok is completely unified and standardized.
Positive feedback was given to the cab and chassis. In addition, the owners of the machine note the speed of its payback during operation, which is important from an economic point of view.
As a disadvantage, it is not very convenient to switch speeds in the process of movement, but in practice drivers get used to such control features quite quickly and get into work without any problems.
Dimensions
MAZ MAN Zubrenok is endowed with the following linear dimensions:
- Length (with trailer) - 8200 mm.
- Length (without trailer) - 5500 mm.
- Width –2550 mm.
- Height - 2850 mm.
- The wheelbase is 3700 mm wide.
As for the remaining indicators, then they include:
- Net weight - 4900 kg.
- The rear axle accounts for 65% of the weight, so the rear wheels are paired.
- The maximum permissible weight of the machine is 10,100 kg.
- Body volume - 35.5 cubic meters
- Tire size - R17.5.
- Wheel formula - 4x2.
- Acceleration at full load - up to 110 km / h.
- The capacity of the fuel tank is 130 liters.
- Fuel consumption - 18 liters for every 100 km of the distance traveled.
A few words about the motor
Initially, the engine at MAZ Zubrenok was installed according to the Euro-1 standard, and over time it was changed to Euro-2. However, today the car is equipped with a power plant that fully complies with the requirements of the Euro-3 environmental standards.
The most widely used is the four-stroke four-cylinder engine MMZ D-245.30 E3, which was developed by Belarusian design engineers. The arrangement of the cylinders is vertical, there is a turbocharger.
Engine performance has the following characteristics:
- Weight - 450 kg.
- Power - 157 HP
- The torque is 580 Nm.
- The rotation speed is 1500 rpm.
- Fuel consumption - 205 g / kW per hour.
Design features of the machine
MAZ Zubrenok is a rear-wheel drive car. Note that the suspension of the truck is somewhat harsh, and all because the typesetting sheets of metal are used as springs. At the same time, springs are as simple as possible in their design and have a low cost. Their working resource is about 300-400 thousand kilometers.
The brake system of the machine includes a drum and pads, which are activated by the driver using a pneumatic-hydraulic drive.
MAZ Zubrenok is made with two types of gearboxes . In addition, each of the options is completely mechanical. First performance - SAAZ-3206. This gearbox is quite tough, the gear ratio is slightly lower than that of foreign counterparts. In turn, the ZF S5-42 allows you to shift gears very gently, there are no sharp clicks at such moments.
MAZ Zubrenok has a low loader body that allows you to install an awning or other necessary equipment. The manufacturing plant offers consumers trucks with platforms on which manipulators, concrete mixers or other special units can be fixed.
Cabin
Its configuration is quite peculiar. The working area of the driver is very comfortable and spacious, does not create a feeling of confined space and does not annoy the person. The machine can be equipped with both a double and a triple cabin with a sleeping bag. The sleeping place is folding, so it can be easily removed to the back.
In addition, the cabin has a stove with electric adjustment. Providing heat allows you to make comfortable long journeys in the cold season. The cabin is not located too high, which does not make it difficult to lift and land in it. For convenience, special handrails are installed, using which the driver can very quickly leave the cab or enter inside it.
Conclusion
Hyundai HD65, Hyundai HD72 and KAMAZ-4308 - all these cars are full-fledged analogues of Zubrenka. The cost of MAZ largely depends on in which region the buyer acquires it, from which dealer and with what equipment. On average, the price of a car often varies between one and a half million Russian rubles.