MAZ "Zubrenok": a brief description of the car

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

In today's very cramped urban conditions, the optimal ratio of the small dimensions of the truck with its maximum possible carrying capacity comes to the fore in the issue of cargo transportation. All these requirements are fully met by MAZ "Zubrenok". We will talk about this car in detail in our article.

Historical background

The car first left the factory assembly line almost 20 years ago - in 1999, and just four years later it was deservedly recognized as the best in its class. Among the people, the described 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 load capacity of the Minsk truck is twice that of the foreign prototype.

At first, the Zubrenok MAZ, reviews of which will be given a little lower in the article, was equipped with an imported cab and chassis, but over time, its own chassis was designed and implemented. five tonthe car differs from its competitors in a rather low body frame, which greatly facilitates the process of loading and unloading.

Consumer Opinion

According to numerous users of the site "Avito", MAZ "Zubrenok" is practically in no way inferior to its foreign "colleagues" in terms of technical parameters. At the same time, the domestic car has a relatively low cost and very good build quality, proven by many years of operation. In our realities, a truck rarely breaks down, but even if a breakdown occurs, all parts can be quickly replaced if necessary, since Zubrenok is completely unified and standardized.

The cab and running gear received positive feedback. 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 drawback, it is not very convenient to switch gears during the movement, but in practice, drivers get used to such control features quite quickly and start working without any problems.

Sizes

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.
• Wheelbase 3700 mm.

As for other indicators, they include:

• Dead weight – 4900kg.
• The rear axle bears 65% of the weight, so the rear wheels are paired.
• The maximum allowable 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.
• Fuel tank capacity - 130 liters.
• Fuel consumption - 18 liters for every 100 kilometers traveled.

A few words about the motor

Initially, the engine on the Zubrenok MAZ was installed according to the Euro-1 standard, and over time it was changed to Euro-2. However, today the machine is equipped with a power plant that fully complies with the requirements of Euro-3 environmental standards.

The most widely used four-stroke four-cylinder engine MMZ D-245.30 E3, which was developed by Belarusian design engineers. The arrangement of cylinders is vertical, there is a turbocharger.

Engine indicators have the following characteristics:

• Weight - 450 kg.
• Power - 157 hp
• Torque - 580 Nm.
• Rotational speed - 1500 rpm.
• Fuel consumption is 205 g/kWh.

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 springs are used inlaid sheets of metal. At the same time, the springs are as simple as possible in their design and have a low cost. Their working resource isabout 300-400 thousand kilometers.

The brake system of the machine includes a drum and pads, which are activated by the driver using a pneumohydraulic drive.

MAZ "Zubrenok" is produced with two types of gearboxes. Moreover, each of the options is completely mechanical. The first version is SAAZ-3206. This gearbox is quite tough, its 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-frame 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 mounted.

Cab

Its configuration is rather peculiar. The driver's working area is very comfortable and spacious, does not create a feeling of a closed space and does not irritate a person. The machine can be equipped with both a two-seater and a three-seater cabin with a sleeping bag. The sleeping area is foldable, so it can be easily stowed away in the back.

In addition, there is an electrically adjustable stove in the cab. Providing heat allows you to make long journeys comfortable in the cold season. The cabin is not too high, which makes it easy to get in and out of it. For convenience, special handrails are installed, using which the driver can very quicklyleave the cockpit or enter it.

Conclusion

Hyundai HD65, Hyundai HD72 and KAMAZ-4308 - all these cars are full-fledged analogues of Zubrenok. The cost of MAZ largely depends on the region in which the buyer purchases it, from which dealer and with what equipment. On average, the price of a car often fluctuates within one and a half million Russian rubles.