Малотоннажный отечественный грузовик УАЗ-3303, with all-wheel drive, simple and reliable device, is the most affordable vehicle for transportation of small consignments in off-road conditions.
Production of SUVs in Ulyanovsk
The history of the company "UAZ" began in 1941.It was exactly this year that the evacuation of the ZIS automobile plant was carried out from Moscow to Ulyanovsk. The first ZIS-5 trucks were assembled in May 1942, and after a few months the daily output reached 30 cars. Simultaneously with the manufacture of trucks and other military products, the construction of the production buildings of the new automobile plant was carried out.
In 1944, the company began productionone and a half ton trucks GAZ-AA, in the mid-fifties - to the manufacture of passenger SUVs GAZ-69. Gradually, the company became specialized in the production of all-wheel drive low-tonnage trucks, minibuses and passenger models.
Currently, the company UAZ is included inconcern "Sollers" and is the largest domestic manufacturer of off-road low-tonnage vehicles. The model range is about ten modifications of cars and a large number of specialized cars based on them.
UAZ model range
In the current period, the company produces the following cars:
- "Patriot" - mid-size SUV class J;
- "Hunter" - a mid-size SUV class J;
- “Profi” - low-tonnage (1.3 tons) truck with full or rear wheel drive;
- "Loaf" - all-wheel drive minibus in passenger or cargo-and-passenger performance;
- UAZ-3303 - light-duty (1.2 t) truck with all-wheel drive;
- "Farmer" - all-wheel drive low-tonnage truck with a double cab.
Among the most popular modifications should be noted:
- “Pickup” - the base of the Patriot SUV was used;
- “Kombi loaf” - a universal minibus;
- "Profi 1.3" - light-duty (1.3 t) truck with full or rear-wheel drive with twin cab.
Первый легковой внедорожник ГАЗ-69 был выпущен на the company in 1954, and the production of minibuses UAZ-450V and all-wheel drive flatbed trucks under the designation 450D (predecessor of the UAZ-3303) began in 1958.
Improved cross-country Oise
Production of low-sided trucks withthe all-wheel drive at the enterprise began with the 450D model, the production of which lasted until 1966. These cars are very popular, as they allow to transport small consignments of goods on the road during the whole year and in different climatic conditions.
The next serial truck was the UAZ-452Dcalculated to carry 0.80 tons of cargo. The car was completed with a double all-metal cabin with an internal removable engine hood. For the first time, a metal platform began to be installed on this model.
The design of the car turned out simple and reliable.After another upgrade, the truck received the designation UAZ-3303 (the photo is presented below), the release of which with regular updates is carried out by the company in the current period.
The device UAZ-3303
Pay attention! Low-tonnage side UAZ-3303 has a simple device. The main elements and aggregates of the truck are:
- frame;
- chassis with all-wheel drive axles;
- engine;
- all-metal cabin;
- cargo platform.
The on-board platform can have a wooden or all-metal version and be equipped with a special awning that allows you to protect the transported goods from precipitation and dust.
Such a simple construction and the high strength and reliability obtained with the frame, together with the compact dimensions of the UAZ-3303, are advantages of the machine.
Exterior and interior of the truck
The design of the car is quite simple, but at the same timefunctional and recognizable. The appearance of the UAZ-3303 is characterized by a large enough for its class cab with rounded transitions between the elements, wide side doors, square wheel arches and significant exterior mirrors. In the front part there is a straight front bumper, round head optics and dual ceiling lamps for direction indicators and tail lights.
The cabin stands out with adjustable seats and use in the interior decoration of soft noise absorbing materials.
The use of bonnetless layout not only enhances the off-road qualities of the car, but also allows, if necessary, to carry out repair and adjustment work for the engine inside the cabin.
Technical specifications
In addition to the simple and reliable design of all-wheel drive car added technical parameters. For all-wheel drive UAZ-3303 specifications are:
- wheelbase - 2.54 m;
- length - 4.50 m;
- width - 1.98 m;
- height - 2.34 m,
- ground clearance - 20.5 cm;
- carrying capacity - 1.23 tons;
- capacity - 2 people .;
- total weight - 3.07 tons;
- engine - four-stroke gasoline;
- model - ZMZ-40911.10;
- ecological class - EURO 5;
- motor cooling - liquid,
- number of cylinders - 4 pcs. (L-row);
- cylinder arrangement - L-row;
- working volume - 2.69 l;
- maximum power - 82.5 liters. with.;
- motor weight - 0.17 tons;
- fuel - A-92;
- fuel tank size - 50.0 l;
- maximum speed - 114.5 km / h;
- fuel consumption at a speed of 60 km / h (80 km / h) - 9.56 (12.39) liters;
- overcome rise / ford - up to 30% / up to 0.5 m;
- wheel formula (transmission) - 4x4 (all-wheel drive);
- KP - mechanical, five-speed;
- transfer box - dual band;
- the size of the wheels - 225 / 75R16.
Technical content
Despite its robust design, to maintaintruck in good condition, as well as maintaining the technical parameters and characteristics of the UAZ-3303, you must perform service maintenance. The frequency and types of such works are approved by the regulations of the manufacturer.
For UAZ-3303 there are the following main types of work:
- Daily (ЕО) - during the inspection, the vehicle is visually inspected for external damage, the required amount of all process fluids and the absence of leakage are checked.
- TO-1 - maintenance is performed at intervals4000 km, the main task of this maintenance is to perform diagnostic and mounting work, as well as the replacement of process fluids and materials that have developed a standard period.
- TO-2 - is carried out through 16 000 km of run,all the operations of TO-1 are performed, the engine and vehicle systems are additionally adjusted, and lubrication operations are carried out in accordance with the lubrication map.
Full and timely maintenance will increase the reliability and service life of the vehicle. In addition, for the new truck will save the warranty period.
Advantages and disadvantages of an all-wheel drive truck
The duration of the production of a light-duty truck UAZ-3303, in addition to the updates and improvements carried out by the plant, provide the following advantages of the model:
- affordable cost, as well as the availability of various leasing and credit programs for the acquisition;
- improved permeability;
- strong and reliable frame design;
- compact dimensions, which form a high maneuverability in cramped urban conditions and allow you to expand operational capabilities;
- long warranty of the manufacturing plant;
- good maintainability and spare parts availability;
- the use of domestic technological and lubricants.
Among the shortcomings of the car should be noted:
- low dynamic performance;
- high fuel consumption;
- lack of a diesel engine;
- low comfort;
- poor soundproofing cabin.
Despite the existing shortcomings, the UAZ-3303 light-duty truck is still one of the best Russian cars for off-road freight traffic.
