GAZ dump trucks and their features
GAZ dump trucks in Russia use a largepopularity. They are used in agriculture, construction and communal spheres. Due to their small size, they have good maneuverability and dynamism. These characteristics facilitate the operation of the car in the city and beyond it.
Features of cars
GAZ cars are quite suitable for useas dump trucks. To do this, it is enough to install a tipper body and a tilting mechanism on the usual chassis. In such cases, the body is an onboard platform that is made of steel. It is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder, which is responsible for overturning.
GAZ dump truck (photos are presented in the article) are notcan boast of large volumes of transported goods. But with their small dimensions they are capable of carrying up to 1.2 tons. Additional "bells and whistles" are installed due to the loss of load capacity.
Ways of overturning
Auto GAZ (dumper) can have three modifications, depending on the method of tipping the body:
- With side discharge.
- With rear unloading.
- With three-way unloading.
When tipping over in several directions in each particular case, the direction is regulated by the driver. To do this, it is sufficient to reset the fixing fingers to the position that is necessary.
Automobiles "Valdai"
Based on the chassis of the 33106, GAZ trucks are producedValdai. It is a small truck that has absorbed the best sides from GAZelle and GAZON, its length is 7100 mm, its width is 2350 mm, its height is 2245 mm, its total weight is 5850 kg. 1.5 tons of various cargoes.
The length of the body itself 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 engineCummins. It produces 152 horsepower. Complete with a five-speed gearbox is a fairly dynamic car. Wheel formula 4x2.
Dump Trucks "Next"
A novelty can be considered collected on the basis of GAZeltipper "Next". It has the ability to roll over on three sides. According to the idea of manufacturers, a commercial truck of this category should not just transport cargo. He should have a lightweight way of unloading. The body itself, installed on this model and responsible for its unloading, hydraulic cylinders are manufactured in Italy.
Specialists from other countries also participated in thedevelopment of power unit. Together, we managed to get a turbocharged diesel engine with a working volume of 2.8 liters, which is able to produce 120 horsepower. Such a motor accelerates the GAZ dump trucks to 134 kilometers per hour. This speed is limited by the electronics settings. Consumption when driving through the city does not exceed 10.3 liters per hundred kilometers. When driving outside the city limits, the consumption is reduced to 8.8 liters.
To improve the patency of the car is equipped with a full drive. Due to this, it is able to move even on roads with poor coverage and impassability. The ground clearance is 170 millimeters.
The transmission is installed with five modes. In terms of handling, the dump truck produced on the basis of the "Next" cars outperforms its predecessors. He is confidently holding onto the road. The steering is very clear and fast. Suspension is rigid. It even with the loaded body will not give breakdowns.
The cabin is notable for 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 dashboard. Sitting in a comfortable seat with good lateral support, the driver gets a 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. The noise insulation is made at a high level. Extraneous sounds do not penetrate inside the cabin.
GAZ dump trucks of this modification are equipped with electronic window-rails manufactured in Germany.
"Business"
On the basis of "GAZel-3302" under the name "Business"GAZ dump trucks with a carrying capacity of 1.4 tons are assembled. To this end, a number of works have been carried out: the frame is strengthened, separate parts with improved indicators are installed. An additional sub-frame of the body is mounted. In the transverse direction an additional spar is installed. Thanks to him, the load is distributed throughout the body. During the transportation of goods the spar supports the body. Replaced telescopic hydraulic cylinder, power take-off, oil tank, pump. Tilting the body is carried out on three sides.
GAZ dump trucks on the basis of "Business" have dimensions of 5530 millimeters in length, 2100 millimeters in width and 2260 millimeters in height. The car weighs 3.5 tons.
As the power unit is an injector engine with four cylinders, running on gasoline or gas. Its volume is 2.89 liters. Power reaches 100 horsepower.
The cost of cars
The car "GAZ" (dumper) has an accessiblefor many worth. And this is one of the most important reasons for the wide distribution of the car. 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. It will not be difficult to find it, since they are available in all major cities of the country.
The best in its segment model dumper, assembled on the basis of "GAZelle Next", can be purchased for 863 thousand rubles. This price is for a powerful, easy-to-drive car with a high level of comfort.
In the case of self-repair problems with the purchase of necessary spare parts will not be. They are sold in many car stores.