Trucking is very popular because of the ability of vehicles to deliver goods directly to the "threshold of your home." The most popular truck involved in this area can be called MAZ 5340 and its various modifications.
The open body with hinged sides, which this car possesses, has allowed him to become popular. Free access to transported cargo made loading and unloading operations as convenient and cost-effective as possible.
At the same time, the truck can be equipped with an awning that protects products from atmospheric precipitation. But not only these qualities made the brainchild of the Minsk Automobile Plant popular. This was facilitated by its technical characteristics, as well as other advantages.
Reasons for popularity
The main feature that the MAZ 5340 truck has is a universal chassis. It allows carriers to adjust vehicles to the needs of their business by installing various kinds of add-ons. The truck feels great both in urban conditions, which are characterized by high dynamics, and on regional routes where reliability and stability are important.
One of the main reasons for the popularity of the car was high power, performance and unpretentiousness in operation. At the moment, the MAZ 5340 truck is going in several versions with YaMZ engines with a capacity of 240 to 435 horsepower. A number of modifications also differs from other models in the type of cab, platform and chassis.
Specifications
The truck is specially adapted to work in difficult conditions. It incorporates an independent engine heater and reinforced suspension, which allows it not to be afraid of either low temperatures or roads of poor quality. The standard model MAZ 5340 technical specifications has the following:
- overall dimensions (length X width X height) - 823025504000 mm;
- number of doors - 2, number of seats - 3;
- maximum speed - 85-100 km / h;
- engine power - from 240 to 435 horsepower;
- combined fuel consumption - 30 liters per 100 km;
- gearbox type - mechanical, 9 speeds.
These technical data may vary significantly depending on the modification and the installed engine. The same applies to the distribution of mass and loads, as well as load capacity. Moreover, the wheel formula (4x2) of all MAZ 5340 models does not undergo changes.
MAZ 5340 V5
The MAZ 5340V5 truck is one of the most striking successful representatives of this series of cars. An onboard or awning platform at the back creates light conditions for loading and unloading. Its volume is 10 cubic meters. m in the open state and 38.74 cubic meters. m with covered tent. At the same time, the carrying capacity reaches 9.96 tons.
About this modification MAZ 5340 reviews are only positive, thanks to the technical characteristics of its engine YaMZ-5361 power - 310 horsepower. This is enough to reach speeds of up to 85 km / h at full load. The Eaton 9-speed manual gearbox, together with a reinforced suspension, provides the right driving conditions for any road quality.