GAZ dump trucks in Russia are very popular. They are used in agriculture, construction and utilities. Due to their small size, they have good maneuverability and dynamism. These characteristics facilitate the operation of the car within the city and beyond.
Car Features
GAZ cars are quite suitable for use as dump trucks. To do this, it is enough to install a tipper body and a tipping mechanism on an ordinary chassis. In such cases, the body is an onboard platform, which is made of steel. It is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder, which is responsible for tipping over.
A GAZ dump truck (photos are presented in the article) cannot boast of large volumes of transported goods. But with their small dimensions, they are capable of transporting up to 1.2 tons. Additional "bells and whistles" are established due to the loss of carrying capacity.
Tipping Methods
Auto GAZ (dump truck) can have three modifications, depending on the method of tipping the body:
- With three-way unloading.
When overturning in several directions in each case, the direction is regulated by the driver. To do this, just reinstall the mounting fingers in the position that is necessary.
Valdai cars
On the basis of the chassis 33106 dump trucks GAZ Valdai are produced. This is a small truck that incorporates the best sides of GAZelle and GAZON. Its length is 7100 millimeters, width 2350 millimeters. Its height reaches 2245 millimeters. At the same time, its total weight is 5850 kilograms. The installed dump truck body allows you to transport 1.5 tons of various cargoes.
The length of the body reaches 3600 millimeters. Its width is 2300 millimeters. The height of the installed sides is 400 millimeters.
The choice of power unit fell on a powerful Cummins engine. It produces 152 horsepower. Complete with a five-speed gearbox, a rather dynamic car is obtained. Wheel formula 4x2.
Dump trucks "Next"
A novelty is the Nekst dump truck assembled on the basis of GAZelle. It has the ability to tilt on three sides. As conceived by the manufacturers, a commercial truck in this category should not just carry goods. It should have a lightened unloading method. The body itself, installed on this model and responsible for its unloading, the hydraulic cylinder is made in Italy.
Specialists from other countries also participated in the development of the power unit. Together, they managed to get a turbocharged diesel engine with a displacement of 2.8 liters, which is capable of generating a capacity of 120 horsepower. Such a motor accelerates GAZ dump trucks to 134 kilometers per hour. This speed is limited by the electronics settings. Consumption when driving around the city does not exceed 10.3 liters per hundred kilometers. When driving outside the city, consumption is reduced to 8.8 liters.
To improve cross-country ability, the car is equipped with all-wheel drive. Thanks to this, he is able to move even on roads with poor surface and off-road. Ground clearance is 170 millimeters.
The gearbox is installed with five modes. In terms of controllability, a dump truck manufactured on the basis of Next vehicles surpasses its predecessors. He confidently keeps on the road. The steering is very clear and fast. The suspension is stiff. She even with a loaded body will not give breakdowns.
The cab features good ergonomics. It is made taking into account two characteristics: simplicity and convenience. All sensors and levers are located so that the driver does not have to search for the desired button for a long time. An experienced driver will deal with them on an intuitive level.
The steering wheel does not block the instrument panel. Sitting in a comfortable seat with good lateral support, the driver gets good visibility. To this end, the seat is adjustable in several positions. Inside the cabin there is a lot of space, it is very spacious. It can comfortably accommodate both the driver and passengers. Soundproofing is made at a high level. Extraneous sounds do not penetrate the interior.
GAZ dump trucks of this modification are equipped with electronic windows manufactured in Germany.
"Business"
On the basis of the GAZelle-3302 called Business, GAZ dump trucks are assembled with a carrying capacity of 1.4 tons. For this purpose, a number of works were carried out: the frame was strengthened, individual parts with improved indicators were installed. Mounted additional subframe. In the transverse direction, an additional spar is installed. Thanks to him, the load is distributed throughout the body. During the transport of goods, the spar supports the body. Replaced telescopic hydraulic cylinder, power take-off, oil reservoir, pump. The tipping of the body is carried out on three sides.
GAZ dump trucks on the basis of Business have dimensions of 5,530 millimeters long, 2,100 millimeters wide and 2,260 millimeters high. The car weighs 3.5 tons.
As a power unit, an injection engine with four cylinders running on gasoline or gas is installed. Its volume is 2.89 liters. Power reaches 100 horsepower.
Cost of cars
The GAZ car (dump truck) has an affordable price for many. And this is one of the most important reasons for the wide spread of the car. You can buy a new dump truck for 800 thousand rubles. And this is not the most important thing. In the event of a breakdown, you can always contact the authorized service center. Finding it will be easy, as they are available in all major cities of the country.
The best in its segment model of a dump truck assembled on the basis of "GAZelle Next" can be purchased for 863 thousand rubles. This is the price for a powerful, easy-to-drive car with a high level of comfort.
In case of self-repair, there will be no problems with the acquisition of the necessary spare parts. They are sold in many automobile stores.