Domestic cargo SUV Sadko NEXT

Short description

The new GAZ Sadko NEXT is an all-wheel drive (4×4) truck with a YaMZ-534 diesel engine, a 3.5-meter long flatbed with roll bars and an awning, and a new-style cab. The Sadko-Next received its cab, engine, gearbox, steering gear and suspension from the GAZon-Next medium-duty truck, and from its predecessor (GAZ-3308 “Sadko”), after modernization, it received a reinforced frame, axles with new steering knuckles, and wheels with upgraded rims and new tires with increased load-bearing capacity. Under the hood is a 4.4-liter YaMZ-534 turbodiesel (148.9 hp) Euro 5 standard paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Gear shifting is carried out using a convenient joystick on the instrument panel. The standard cabin design is 3-seater. The release of an extended version of Sadko-Next (wheelbase 4515 mm) with a 7-seater double-row cabin is planned for 2022. Sadko-Next adopted a design from its ancestors that has repeatedly confirmed its unique cross-country ability and at the same time turned into a modern car with a comfortable and functional driver’s workplace.

Sports achievements of Sadko Next

Sadko's new all-wheel drive Next truck took part in the Great Steppe rally, which ran from the capital of Kalmykia, Elista, to the city of Astrakhan, where it showed pretty good results.

The SUV was also tested in the Africa Eco-rage 2022 rally. Sadko Next competed with Sobol 4 by 4. Both cars showed themselves to be quite “tenacious” cars, capable of overcoming any off-road conditions.

A representative present at the rally noted that these competitions are a test of the engineering and technological solutions that the plant invests in cars.

“As a result of such sporting competitions, it became clear to us that we should use air suspension on our cars,” noted the head of Gas Raid Sport, Mikhail Shklyaev. – We are now installing air suspension on our Sadko Next off-road trucks. We had problems with the car's gearbox, which could not withstand the increased torque as the engine power increased. Then we decided to replace the bearings, and now we have the necessary reserve of “gearbox strength”. In last year's competition, our production vehicles generally became the best among trucks with an engine capacity of less than ten liters.

According to the results of the races, the guys who competed on Sadko Next took 9th and 11th places among off-road trucks, which is certainly a good indicator.

By the way, according to GAZ representatives, the YaMZ-534 engines that power Sadko Next were once installed on racing cars.

— These engines never overheated or failed. Cars with such engines have always been successful. In their class, these are truly the best engines in the world, says the official representative of the Gas Raid Sport team, Mikhail Shklyaev. – Thanks to these engines, our trucks were able to compete with SUVs that have an engine of a thousand horsepower, and compete at the most worthy level! today makes world-class cars. You can easily make racing cars out of them and always win.

Race participants noted that Sadko's Next 4 by 4 SUV proved to be one of the best SUVs on the planet.

Key Features

• Excellent cross-country ability (clearance 315 mm, reduction gear, differential locks of the front and rear axles, tire inflation system (optional));
• Pneumatic braking system;
• The transfer case drive is pneumatic, activated using a button on the instrument panel, there are no more levers on the floor;
• Maintenance-free cardan transmission;
• Improved steering;
• It became possible to tow a trailer weighing up to 2650 kg;

The car is equipped with components from the world's leading manufacturers:

Technical characteristics of Sadko-Next (GAZ-S41A23):

Distinctive characteristics

The prototype of the Sadko Next model was the GAZ-3308 truck, created in 1964. From him the new all-terrain vehicle received the frame, axle and wheels.

The car was created on the already known Sadko chassis. The cabin is from the GAZon Next model. Only one change is noticeable: the side turn signals have been moved to the top of the wings. Also, unlike Lawn Next, the bumper on Sadko Next is not double.

From GAZon Next, the new truck also received a YaMZ-534 engine, developed with the support of the Austrian engineering brand AVL, as well as a suspension and a five-speed gearbox.

The Sadko Next model is equipped with an onboard platform with a folding awning. The back board is made of wood, the side boards are metal.

The interior of the car is identical to the interior of previous models, in particular, the GAZon Next. But there is one significant difference: instead of a “poker” for changing gears, the new Sadko Next has a convenient joystick. The same one is on the Gazelle.

Inside the car there are three comfortable passenger seats.

Main characteristics of the car:

Options

• Tire pressure regulation system;
• Mechanical winch;
• Snorkel (German: Schnorchel - snorkel - breathing tube): an upward pipe for air intake from the engine (external air intake). Designed to force fords to prevent water from entering the engine;
• Second fuel tank with a volume of 95 l;
• Towing device;
• Pneumatic outlets for connecting the trailer brake system;
• Socket for connecting trailer electrical equipment;

GAZ-C41A23

Characteristics of the vehicle and work.

— The residential module is a rectangular van with a flat roof, made using frame technology from a profile pipe, with a roof rack on the van and a ladder for access. — Internal dimensions of the van: length — 4600 mm, width — 2250 mm, height — 2000 mm. — The base of the van (subframe) is a welded structure coated with a polymer-powder composition. — The van is secured to the chassis using stepladders and metal cheeks with bolted connections that prevent lateral movement of the van. The front fastenings of the van side members and chassis side members should not be made rigidly, using damping elements. — The thickness of polystyrene foam for walls is 50 mm, for floors 100 mm. — The outer skin (cladding) of the van consists of interconnected sheets of galvanized steel, coated with a polymer powder coating. Sheet thickness 0.5 mm. The joints between the sheets are filled with ms-polymer sealant (or its equivalent). — The outer frame (tiring) of the van along the perimeter is made of aluminum corner with an angle beveled at 45 degrees. The corner is secured using glue and aluminum rivets. — The internal lining of the van (walls and ceiling) consists of laminated gray plywood sheets, sheet thickness 6 mm. — The van’s floor covering is made of transport linoleum (Avtolin), which must be glued to the floor, with insulation of at least 50 mm. — To strengthen the van floor, cross members made of plywood and steel were installed in the thickness of the floor insulation with a pitch of no more than 600 mm. — The internal frame of the van (corners) must be made of aluminum corners. — The van has one entrance door. Rear (side on the starboard side) single-leaf swing door with fixation in the open position for access to the living compartment with a ladder. — The van is painted in camouflage colors, in a three-color design with a shade of green. — The van (rear) has a spare wheel mounting bracket (manual winch) with a spare wheel mounted on it. — Opening windows are installed on the walls of the van’s living compartment, two on each side. — The living area of ​​the main (living) compartment is equipped with a two-tier transformable sleeping bag (compartment type) with a locker for an overnight stay of 5 people. — All furniture in the residential module is made exclusively from moisture-resistant plywood. — In the interior of the residential module, there should be no visible open wiring in cable ducts and open fasteners with self-tapping screws without decorative plugs — An enlarged folding table is also placed in the living area, — In the kitchen block of the main compartment there is a kitchen set (mini camping kitchen), consisting of : postforming countertops, stainless steel sinks, faucets, base cabinets, hanging cabinets, 150 liter water tank (outside fill, drain, breather valve, damper), pump for supplying water to the kitchen faucet. — To heat the van, an autonomous Webasto heater with a power of 2 kW is installed. — The van is equipped with an external electrical input for a voltage of 220V with electrical circuit breakers and a connection cable. — The van has 220V electrical wiring installed with sockets installed throughout the van (according to the diagram). — The van is equipped with internal lighting for 24V and 220V with the installation of LED lamps throughout the van (according to the diagram). — A 3.5 kW diesel generator is supplied with the van. (1 pc.) Additional chassis equipment: Additional fuel tank no less than 100 l; Autonomous heater Webasto 2 kW; Color Camouflage (three-color); Container for generator under van with lock; Battery insulation; Anti-corrosion treatment; Cabin vibration and noise insulation; Tachograph; Preheater; Generator compartment (with external access); Tool boxes (with external access); Possibility of connecting to an external power source 220 V; Extended reinforced ball towbar (for transporting a trailer with a boat with a lifting capacity of 4 tons); Instantaneous water heater; First aid kit 2 pcs.; Car fire extinguisher 2 pcs; Motorist set;