Bus GolAZ 5251, 6228: specifications and photos

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

The Golitsyn plant decided to expand the range of their cars. The engineers did a huge amount of work, and the result was the GolAZ 5251 bus. The main purpose of this model is to work on intercity and suburban routes. For the first time, the plant presented a prototype at the Komtrans exhibition in 2010. After the exhibition, many wanted to know more about this car.

The main products that the plant produces today are city buses. These machines are entirely the development of GolAZ. Part of the production is given to the manufacture of tourist vehicles. In addition to new models, the plant produces an approximate one - this is GolAZ LiAZ 5256. The familiar letters in the name make it clear that the equipment was created on the basis of the LiAZ bus. But complete unification came out for the car, as they say, sideways. Its characteristics were not suitable for long-distance transportation.

Despite the fact that the GolAZ bus of the previous model has similarities with the new intercity bus in some units and nodes, thiscompletely different and original car.

How the bus was born

The long-distance model began to be created in July 2009. During this time, a colossal amount of work has been done. So, the company's engineers had fruitful communication with both sellers and those who later had to use the bus. Having received the information of interest practically "first-hand" or from future consumers, they built this GolAZ bus. When creating the model, experts used innovative technical solutions, as well as new materials, which are designed to significantly extend the life of the machine. The manufacturer is confident in the quality and provides a guarantee for 12 years. It extends to the body.

Appearance

You can't say about this car that its appearance is catchy. Designers were in no hurry to do something like this, but built a model in a rather conservative style. Look at GolAZ (bus). Photo below.

It is similar to most of the other buses built by the company. So, straight lines of the body and double-glazed windows also prevail here.

But there is something to pay attention to. The panoramic windshield stands out in general terms.

This also significantly improved the aerodynamic characteristics of the model. But that's not all. On the side parts you can no longer see the traditional racks that were previously between the windows. Now double-glazed windows act as windows, which are separated by a layer of hermetic cord. Racks are still available. Themhidden from prying eyes behind double-glazed windows. Inside the body there are no more partitions between the trunk lids. Thus, it was possible to get rid of joints and seams. This makes the car look very solid and attractive.

We also need to say a few words about some innovations that are not visible.

The GolAZ bus is sheathed with special sheets that have a double layer of zinc coating. The front and rear masks are fiberglass. The roof is also made of fiberglass. Trunk hatches are aluminum.

The whole thing is built on a frame of steel rectangular tubes. To increase the resistance of the body to corrosion, the factory did not weld the joints of the frame, as well as the skin. The welding seam was successfully replaced with glue.

Salon

In the development of the salon, all the wishes of potential owners were taken into account as much as possible. Many asked to reduce the width of passenger seats in order to increase the aisle. This request was granted. An autonomous heating system is used for heating. That's 8 ovens. Each of them has 8 kW of power.

Several configurations are available for buyers. The simplest of them has nothing. Medium and high will have a comfortable lounge, multimedia, climate control and dry closet. The cabin can accommodate 53 people in the basic configuration and 55 in others. The length of the car for 55 people will be longer and will be 13 m.

Driver's seat

The GolAZ bus is equipped with the most comfortable seat with all the necessary adjustments. Themare made in our country, in Yekaterinburg. The steering column also has all the necessary adjustments. It was made in Turkey at the facilities of Mercedes.

But the dashboard did not work. All instruments and devices are completely analog. Informativeness and readability are very low. Perhaps things will be much better in the future.

Specifications

GolAZ is a bus that is offered with one of three diesel units. Each of them is a six-cylinder in-line engine. Everyone supports Euro-4 standards. They differ only in their characteristics. The manufacturer made the main bet on the already proven and traditional engine from MAN. This diesel engine has a working volume of 6.9 liters, its power is 280 liters. with., and the torque is 1100 Nm at 1200 rpm.

For those who want to save a little, the unit from Cummins is offered. Here the volume is smaller - 6.7 liters, maximum power - 272 horsepower.

Do not forget at the plant and domestic manufacturers of power units.

So, YaMZ 536 is presented as the third engine. Its volume is 11.5 liters. The power will be much higher than that of the presented engines. In terms of power, it produces 315 forces. But the torque is weak. Total 882 NM at 1300 rpm

A six-speed manual transmission is offered for all engines.

Bus GolAZ 6228

When this model was just presented, it seemed that it was not this model, but the LiAZ 62 series in front of the audience.

Butit's not like that at all. Appearance, bodywork, interior - everything is different and new.

The car is built on a chassis from Scania. A 9-liter power unit is hidden in the rear overhang. This is not a Cat engine, but a six-cylinder turbodiesel engine from Scania. Its power is 300 horses. Interestingly, the bus is three-axle. Torque from the engine is given to the second axle. The third axle is responsible for steering.

The brake and steering systems are all made in the same place - in Sweden, by Scania engineers.

GolAZ specialists worked on everything else. The bus is designed for 35 people, although it is estimated that it will fit about 140.

How and why?

The 15 meter long model described is a compromise. This is the link that was so lacking. Now it is a machine with increased profitability for urban or intercity routes.