MAZ-5337: a brief description of the machine

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

The era of the 1980s was marked by a significant breakthrough in the model range of the Minsk Automobile Plant. It was during this period that the MAZ-5337 machine was created. We will talk about this truck in more detail in the article.

General information

MAZ-5337, whose characteristics put it in a favorable light compared to its competitors, has a two-axle chassis. And this, in turn, gives an excellent opportunity to operate the car as the following types of trucks, namely:

• Fuel tanker.
• Crane, mixer, etc.
• Timber truck.
• Fire truck.
• Garbage truck, watering truck.

In addition, it is possible to tow platforms of another type, however, it is extremely important to take into account the following points as accurately as possible:

• According to the available electrical appliances and voltage.
• Maximum towing weight.
• Parameters of the braking system as part of a road train.
• Features of hitch elements.

Scope of application

MAZ-5337 has tremendous potential, which, in turn, is provided by a very thoughtful and successfuldesign. All this allows you to use the car in very bad weather conditions, on roads with poor coverage or even on real off-road, which is extremely important for the geographical features of the Russian Federation.

The truck is still very popular in the consumer environment and is widely used in most areas of the national economy, reliably performing the functions assigned to it.

Parameters

MAZ-5337, the technical characteristics of which are given below, has a wheel formula 4 x 2 with a width of 3950 millimeters. As for the main indicators of the car, among them we will certainly indicate the following:

• Front axle load - 6000 kilograms.
• Rear axle load - 10,000 kilograms.
• The permitted trailer weight is 12,000 kilograms.
• Length - 6830 millimeters.
• Width - 2400 millimeters.
• Height - 2900 millimeters.
• The total weight of the machine with the hitch is 28,000 kilograms.
• The maximum possible speed of movement is 85 km/h.
• Climbability - 25%.
• Truck body capacity is 7 cubic meters.
• The minimum turning radius of the machine is 9800 millimeters.

Description of the power plant

MAZ-5337 is equipped with a four-stroke six-cylinder diesel turbocharged engine with a V-shaped arrangement of the cylinders themselves. Engine model - YaMZ-236. It meets Euro 2 environmental standards.

Available also dryair filter equipped with a clogging indicator. At the same time, the filter element is quite easy and quickly changed if necessary. There is also an electric type flare device. A PZhD-30 heater is also provided for starting the engine in the cold season. Power to the electric starter is transmitted from a pair of 6ST-190A batteries. The total engine capacity is 11.15 liters. Motor power is 180 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 667 Nm.

Cab

MAZ-5337, the scheme of which, like in any other truck, necessarily provides for the presence of a driver's seat, has not very comfortable conditions for the driver. The cabin of the car is not very warm and has poor sound insulation. Glazing also does not stand up to criticism. It is very problematic to make long-distance flights, as long-term practice has shown, on such a truck. At the same time, the ventilation system and the heating system function quite well. The cabin itself can be either two- or three-seater. There is also a hydraulic cylinder with a manual type pump to tip it over before starting repairs.

The driver's seat can be adjusted in height, angle and distance from the steering wheel. The sleeping place is present only in the MAZ-533701 HL model, which was originally intended for operation in the Far North. Driving the machine does not cause great difficulties, thanks to the presence of a hydraulic power steering. High-quality painting of the truck provides it with a long period of operation withoutcorrosion that can destroy the metal.

Device Features

MAZ-5337 (a crane is one of the modifications of this truck) is endowed with a transmission combined with an engine, which includes a pneumatic booster, a dry-type clutch and a five-speed gearbox equipped with synchronizers. The rear and front suspensions have been upgraded, and the wheels are discless. The braking system is multi-level, pneumatically activated. The brakes perform their functions effectively even at speeds over 60 km/h. A loaded vehicle will need at least 36.7 meters to come to a complete stop.

During parking and movement, the safety of the car is provided by:

• Main drum brakes.
• Pneumatic parking brake.
• Spare brakes connected to the so-called "handbrake". They are used in case of complete failure of all other types of braking systems.
• Auxiliary brakes that slow down the engine speed due to the operation of special flaps in the exhaust system.
• Protection against blocking in the event of freezing of condensate caused by temperature changes.

Conclusion

In general, the MAZ-5337 is a car that fully justifies its cost. Its unconditional advantages are unambiguously considered:

• Easy operation and maintenance.
• The relative cheapness of repairs and the availability of spare parts, as well as their uniformity.
• Quite longservice life.

It is noteworthy that the described car has practically no analogues. The only "brother" of the car can only be considered to some extent MAZ-5335.