The UAZ-3303 small-tonnage domestic truck, with all-wheel drive, a simple and reliable device, is the most affordable vehicle for transporting small consignments in off-road conditions.
Production of SUVs in Ulyanovsk
The history of the UAZ company began in 1941. It was this year that the ZIS automobile plant was evacuated 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, construction of the production buildings of the new automobile plant was carried out.
In 1944, the company began production of one and a half-ton trucks GAZ-AA, in the mid-fifties - to manufacture passenger cars GAZ-69. Gradually, the company became specialized in the production of four-wheel drive small trucks, vans and passenger cars.
Currently, UAZ is part of the Sollers concern and is the largest domestic manufacturer of off-road small-capacity vehicles. The lineup is about ten modifications of cars and a large number of specialized cars based on them.
UAZ lineup
In the current period, the company produces the following cars:
- "Patriot" - a mid-size SUV class J;
- Hunter is a mid-size J-class SUV;
- “Profi” - a light-duty (1.3 t) truck with all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive;
- "Loaf" - a four-wheel drive minibus in passenger or cargo-passenger performance;
- UAZ-3303 - small-tonnage (1.2 t) all-wheel drive truck;
- "Farmer" - an all-wheel drive light truck with a double cab.
Among the most popular modifications it should be noted:
- “Pickup” - the base of the Patriot SUV was used;
- “Loaf Combi” - a universal minibus;
- “Profi 1.3” - a light-duty (1.3 t) truck with all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive with a double cab.
The first passenger GAZ-69 SUV was launched at the enterprise in 1954, and production of the UAZ-450V minibuses and all-wheel drive flatbed trucks under the 450D index (UAZ-3303 predecessor) began in 1958.
UAZ improved terrain
The production of small tonnage flatbed trucks with all-wheel drive at the enterprise began with the 450D model, the production of which continued until 1966. Such cars are very popular because they allow you to transport small consignments of goods on the road throughout the year and in various climatic conditions.
The next production truck was the UAZ-452D, designed to transport 0.80 tons of cargo. The car was equipped with a double all-metal cab 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 the next modernization, the truck received the designation UAZ-3303 (photo is presented below), the release of which with regular updates is carried out by the company in the current period.
UAZ-3303 device
Pay attention! The small-tonnage onboard UAZ-3303 has a simple device. The main elements and units of the truck are:
- frame;
- chassis with all-wheel drive axles;
- engine;
- full metal cabin;
- cargo platform.
The onboard platform may have a wooden or all-metal design and be equipped with a special awning, which allows you to protect the transported goods from precipitation and dust.
Such a simple design and the high strength and reliability obtained due to the presence of the frame together with the compact dimensions of the UAZ-3303 are the advantages of the machine.
The exterior and interior of the truck
The design of the car is quite simple, but it is functional and recognizable. Appearance UAZ-3303 is characterized by a sufficiently large cabin for its class with rounded transitions between the elements, wide side doors, square wheel arches and significant exterior mirrors. In the front part there is a direct front bumper, round head optics and dual shades for direction indicators and parking lights.
Adjustable seats and the use of soft sound-absorbing materials in the interior decoration stand out in the cabin.
The use of a hoodless layout not only improves the off-road performance of the car, but also allows, if necessary, to carry out repair and adjustment work for the engine inside the passenger compartment.
Technical specifications
In addition to the simple and reliable all-wheel drive design, technical parameters add to the popularity of the car. For all-wheel drive UAZ-3303 technical 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 t;
- capacity - 2 people .;
- gross weight - 3.07 t;
- engine - four stroke gasoline;
- model - ZMZ-40911.10;
- ecological class - EURO 5;
- motor cooling - liquid,
- number of cylinders - 4 pcs. (L-row);
- arrangement of cylinders - L-line;
- working volume - 2.69 l;
- maximum power - 82.5 liters. from.;
- motor weight - 0.17 t;
- fuel - A-92;
- gas 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) l;
- overcome climb / ford - up to 30% / up to 0.5 m;
- wheel formula (transmission) - 4x4 (all-wheel drive);
- KP - mechanical, five-speed;
- transfer case - dual-band;
- the size of the wheels is 225 / 75R16.
Technical content
Despite the reliable design, to maintain the truck in good condition, as well as maintaining the technical parameters and characteristics of the UAZ-3303, it is necessary to carry out service maintenance. The frequency and types of such work are approved by the regulations of the manufacturer.
For UAZ-3303 there are the following main types of work:
- Daily () - during the car, 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 carried out with a periodicity of 4000 km, the main task of this maintenance is to perform diagnostic and fixing works, as well as the replacement of process fluids and materials that have worked out the normative period.
- TO-2 - is carried out after 16,000 km of run, all TO-1 operations 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 durability 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 small UAZ-3303 truck, in addition to updates and improvements carried out by the plant, provides the following advantages of the model:
- affordable cost, as well as the availability of various leasing and credit programs for the acquisition;
- improved cross;
- strong and reliable frame design;
- compact sizes that form high maneuverability in cramped urban conditions and allow you to expand operational capabilities;
- long-term warranty of the manufacturer;
- good maintainability and availability of spare parts;
- application of domestic technological and lubricants.
Among the disadvantages of the car, it should be noted:
- low dynamic performance;
- high fuel consumption;
- lack of a diesel engine;
- low comfort;
- poor interior insulation.
Despite the existing shortcomings, the UAZ-3303 light truck is still one of the best Russian cars for off-road freight transportation.