With the beginning of perestroika in the USSR, the Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) proceeded to create the fourth generation of medium-tonnage trucks with new cabs and engines. High-performance robotic devices were purchased for their production, and new turbocharged diesel engines were developed.
In order to expand the functionality of the GAZ-3307 car, at the Gorky Automobile Plant, it was decided to create its double. They became the GAZ-3309. It was a truck with the same cab shape, but only a diesel one. Thanks to this type of engine, the new car has become less whimsical in operation and has gained a high degree of power, efficiency and reliability. In other indicators, it was not inferior to its prototype GAZ-3307. The diesel model was developed for the purpose of further use in the army, as well as in public utilities.
Both GAZ cars , 3307 and 3309, are 4th generation medium tonnage trucks. The GAZ-3307 carburetor has been mass-produced since 1989, and the GAZ-3309 turbodiesel since 1994. Both of them are produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant to this day. The new "lawn" replaced the 3rd generation trucks (GAZ-52 and GAZ-53), which were mass-produced until 1993.
The GAZ-3309 diesel car has a lifting capacity of 4,500 kg. The truck is capable of transporting this weight on almost all types of roads, whether it be a primer or asphalt. This model is characterized by high technical and operational performance.
Also, the 4th family included diesel cars such as the 5-ton truck GAZ-4301 and the 3-ton GAZ-3306. These cars were produced until the mid-90s. After some time, the diesel GAZ-3308 (Sadko) was designed and put into serial production at the Gorky Plant.
At the moment, the plant produces diesel trucks in the following configurations:
- Isothermal van. It performs the function of transporting food products that require the maintenance of a special temperature regime. The insulation and the special design of the doors allow you to keep perishable products in the best condition. You can also install a refrigeration unit on isothermal vans.
- Manufactured goods van GAZ-3309. This type of van It is intended for the transport of industrial goods that do not require a special temperature regime (furniture, building materials, office equipment and so on). If the buyer needs to transport cargo of a non-standard size, there are elongated vans (5 meters or more).
- Bread van. Everything is clear here. Such cars transport products from bakeries to stores. Products are transported in special trays or containers. A standard-sized bread van can hold 120 trays.
This model is the best option for medium tonnage transportation. Judging by the reviews of car owners, the main disadvantages of the car are strong vibration from the engine and the vulnerability of the wings in terms of corrosion. These are the only negative reviews about the GAZ-3309. For all other indicators, this is just a great car. Thus, we can summarize that the GAZ-3309 characteristics are more than satisfactory.