GAZ-33023 Gazelle-Farmer Photo Video Characteristics Weight
GAZ-33023 "Gazelle Farmer" is a universal cargo-passenger maneuverable truck with a two-row six-seater metal cabin (access to the rear row due to the sliding front passenger seat). The gazelle platform is metal with folding rear and side sides; it can be used to install any type of body with a volume of up to 4.5 sq.m., with a load capacity of up to 1 ton.
History of development
In 2002, that is, about a year before the first restyling, the series was replenished with the GAZ 330232 model with a long wheelbase. Accordingly, the second generation was represented by a much larger number of modifications, differing in a variety of criteria, such as the GAZ electrical circuit.
With a standard chassis, the gap between the wheel axles was 290 cm, and in the case of a long frame, this distance increased by 60 cm. The body length on a standard chassis was 230 cm, in the case of an extended Farmer - from 3 to 4 meters. Since 2003, there has been a gradual change in the model range of engines used. Carburetor internal combustion engines ZMZ 402 and 406, UMZ 4215 gradually went out of use and were replaced by newer and more advanced engines that offered improved performance, reduced fuel consumption per 100 km, etc.
In 2010, the GAZ 33023 Business model was released, introducing serious modifications to the Gazelle Farmer line. Visually, the car was practically no different from the previous version, but over twenty units and components, including the electrical circuit, were subjected to serious improvements. In terms of appearance, the Business model is distinguished by a front bumper combined into one design with a radiator grille. In addition, the update affected the car's paint colors: they became attractive.
In 2013, a new, fourth generation was released: Gazelle Farmer Next. This modification, unlike the three previous ones, cannot be called simply restyling. In fact, this is a car of a new brand, little similar to previous models.
In general, the Gazelle Farmer has remained a popular and sought-after car in our country for many years. Operation and repair of the GAZ 33023 are quite cheap, especially compared to imported analogues. In this regard, the car is invariably in demand in the market.
GAZ-33023 Gazelle-Farmer - video review
The board has a removable awning on a collapsible frame base. To drive this truck, it is enough to have category B; the gazelle is not subject to road signs that prohibit the movement of ordinary trucks.
On the presented farmer’s gazelle, a platform with a length of 2.2 meters to 3.8 meters can be installed; it is also possible to install a frame for an awning, which will have a height of up to 2.2 meters. This truck can be equipped with a single roof sleeping bag. The GAZ 33023 truck has a double cab, which can be converted into a sleeper (a kind of out-of-cabin sleeping bag); this gazelle farmer can also be optionally equipped with spare hinged rear doors, additional side and top loading. It is also possible to install an additional heater.
Device
The long frame used in the design of the GAZ-330232 made it possible to achieve a noticeable increase in the cargo and interior space of the model. The design of the model retains the recognizable features of the classic GAZelle. In the front part, well-known rounded headlights and a “smiling” radiator grille appeared, smoothly flowing into a massive bumper. At the bottom, modified optics were installed - “guns” of fog lights.
The body of the model was developed with the participation of Austrian engineers. The specialists of the Gorky Automobile Plant were helped by employees who proposed a fundamentally different mechanism for the execution of the sides. The main difference from previous versions was the absence of hidden cavities. Italian components appeared in the body lifting mechanism. The remaining components and parts remained domestic.
GAZ-330232 is made on the basis of a frame chassis equipped with dependent spring rear and front suspensions, complemented by hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. The rear axle also received an anti-roll bar. In the basic version, all modifications were equipped with rear-wheel drive. However, for some models, all-wheel drive with a center differential including the front axle was optionally offered.
The car was equipped with a 2-circuit braking system, including disc mechanisms at the front, drum mechanisms at the rear and a hydraulic drive. The parking brake included a cable drive. The steering mechanism of the GAZelle Farmer functioned according to the “screw-ball nut” system. Some modifications of the GAZ-330232 received power steering.
The all-metal cabin of the car, characterized by improved aerodynamic contours, is made in an enlarged format. However, for boarding passengers, the GAZ-330232 is equipped with only 2 doors. This makes getting into the second row difficult because the front seat has to be folded down.
There were no noticeable changes in the interior of the model. A new switch key has appeared inside, allowing you to automatically tip over the cargo on the platform. Unloading is carried out to the right. A new red lever was also installed in the cabin, which is responsible for turning on the power take-off. A large amount of free space in the rear and front rows of seats allows you to feel comfortable when driving. Restyled modifications of the GAZelle Farmer received an expanded list of equipment and higher quality finishing materials.
GAZ-330232 is rightfully considered one of the best models in its segment.
Cabin
The all-metal cabin of the GAZ-330232 car has a familiar Gazelle interior: budget-friendly, economical, but quite cozy and comfortable. Except for the second row of seats and a folding chair, which allows you to “get in” there.
Since there are no separate doors for this second row. This, of course, makes it difficult to get into the second row, but significantly reduces the cost of the car. On the second row the “sofa” is quite spacious and comfortable. Inside, the cabin is high, and it is very comfortable to sit in it, both in the first and second row.
Technical characteristics of GAZ-33023
— Number of seats: 5+1 — Drive type: rear
Engine GAZ-33023
UMZ-42164. Gasoline, 4-stroke, injection - Engine displacement: 2.89 liters. — Rated power, kW (hp): 78.5 (106.8) at 4000 rpm — Maximum torque, N*m (kgcm): 220.5 (22.5) at 2500 rpm
Cummins ISF2.8s4129P. Diesel, turbocharged - Engine displacement: 2.8 liters. — Rated power, net kW (hp): 88.3 (120) at 3600 rpm — Maximum torque, net, N*m (kgcm): 270 (27.5) at 1400-3000 rpm min
Maximum speed of GAZ-33023
— 130 km/h
Fuel consumption GAZ-33023
UMZ-42164 — Fuel consumption when driving at a speed of 60 km/h, l/100 km: 10.5 — Fuel consumption when driving at a speed of 80 km/h, l/100 km: 13
Cummins ISF2.8s4129P — Fuel consumption when driving at a speed of 60 km/h, l/100 km: 8.5 — Fuel consumption when driving at a speed of 80 km/h, l/100 km: 10.3
Ecological class GAZ-33023
— Euro-4
Gearbox: 5 manual
Overall dimensions of GAZ-33023
— Length, mm: 5540 — Width, mm: 2066 — Cabin height, mm: 2274 — Tent height, mm: 2570 — Ground clearance, mm: 170 — Wheelbase, mm: 2900 — Front wheel track, mm: 1700 — Rear wheel track, mm: 1560
Load capacity of GAZ-33023
— 1.4 t
Weight GAZ-33023
— Curb weight, kg: 2075 — Gross weight, kg: 3500
Tank volume GAZ-33023
— 64 liters
Steering and brake control
The steering mechanism is of the “screw-ball nut” type, with a built-in hydraulic booster. Steering column - with a double-joint steering shaft and compensator, with a steering wheel adjustment mechanism. Until 2006, GAZ-330232 did not have power steering.
The brake system is dual-circuit. The front brakes are disc, the rear are drum. The drive is hydraulic, double-circuit, with a vacuum booster. The brake system also includes a pressure regulator in the rear circuit and a vacuum booster.
Price
The new GAZ-330232 car in its basic configuration has an average cost of 600 thousand rubles. This version has a five-speed manual gearbox and a gasoline power plant, usually of domestic production. Options with foreign engines under the hood will cost the buyer 100-150 thousand rubles more.
There are quite a lot of advertisements for used cars for sale now. For versions released from 2006 to 2009, on average they ask from 270 thousand to 350 thousand rubles. Newer ones, produced in 2011 and later, cost from 400 thousand to 500 thousand rubles.
It is worth noting that the cost of a car is affected by factors such as technical condition and mileage.
Loading platform
In the basic version, the GAZ-330232 is equipped with a simple cargo platform with metal folding sides. Depending on the configuration, the body can be equipped with a frame with an awning, which allows you to protect the transported cargo from external factors.
In addition, some modifications have an enlarged cargo platform, the length of which can be either 3200 or 4200 millimeters.
Another option is a van, which is available as an option. It has a length of 4100 and a height of 2350 millimeters.
Gazelle repair
Russian cars always break down more often than foreign cars, and there is no escaping this fact. "Gazelle Farmer" is also no exception - breakdowns occur quite often.
Gazelle engine repair farmer
What are the most typical faults found on GAZ 33023 models?
A common problem is clutch failure, and not only the basket and the clutch “fly,” but also the working and master cylinders and the vacuum brake booster. Recently, imported components have begun to be used on Gazelles, and breakdowns are no longer as frequent. But the clutch itself carries a very large load on a Gazelle class car, so the clutch on this car will fail in any case. On average, the basket, clutch disc and release bearing last from 50 to 80 thousand km.
The cabin has always been a problem on the Gazelles - the quality of the metal is not at the highest level, and it is susceptible to corrosion. True, the metal on the Gazelle NEXT Farmer is already galvanized; there is a possibility that the cabin will last longer.
Various interior configuration options for the Gazelle Farmer
It’s too early to talk about anything, Next models began to be produced relatively recently. The next problem unit is the springs. But not only because of the quality of workmanship do they fail, the overload of the car often affects it. The machine is primarily used for commercial purposes and is generally pushed to its limits.
The springs cannot withstand overload - the sheets straighten and burst, requiring repairs or replacement of parts.
Another fairly common malfunction is the rapid wear of rear axle parts. The noise in the main pair of the bridge is a typical phenomenon for the Gazelle. And not only the load is to blame here, but also the quality of the metal and the precision of manufacturing. Again, there is hope that Gazelle next Farmer will be of better quality than its predecessors. Despite all the “sores,” Gazelles are respected and loved in our country, and there are good reasons for this. Although the car periodically breaks down, any repair is carried out simply, all components and assemblies in the car are simple and understandable. Motorists do many jobs on their own, without resorting to the services of specialists. Spare parts are relatively inexpensive, and the Gazelle itself is much cheaper than any foreign analogue. It is for these reasons that GAZ 33023 is in constant demand, and will be in demand in the Russian market in the future.
GAZelle “Farmer” is an excellent version of a truck that combines the carrying capacity of a regular GAZelle (1.5 tons) and the capacity of a minivan. Judging by its name, it is not difficult to guess who it is intended for. But in practice it turns out to be completely different: this truck is more popular not with farmers, but with repair crews. After all, what other vehicle can simultaneously deliver all the personnel and all the necessary materials, as well as equipment for 33023 “Farmer” to the work site? It is characterized by a relatively low price and availability of spare parts.
Serial production of the new product started back in 1995. In its appearance, it was not much different from 3302. At the moment, the production of these machines has not been discontinued. Over its long period of existence, the new product has undergone many changes. In 2003, the second generation GAZ 33023 was developed. It differed from its predecessor in its cabin design, namely rounded headlights and a new shape of side mirrors (it was popularly nicknamed the “big-eyed” Gazelle). In 2010, an updated series of light-duty truck models was launched, called GAZelle “Business”.
Cabin Features
The main feature of the GAZ 33023 is a double cabin that can accommodate six passengers. It consists of two rows of seats: the first has two passenger seats, the second has four. Unlike the 3302 model, the new product has a high cabin. Its equipment is the same as that of a minibus. A comfortable atmosphere is immediately felt in the cabin. And indeed, the cabin of the “Farmer” is almost 2 times larger than that of other GAZelles. And if the vehicle is used for the transportation of interregional and international cargo, the rear row of seats can easily be converted into a berth (you will get a long-range version of the cabin).
Interior
The seats, dashboard, upholstery and windshield of the GAZ 33023 are no different from its progenitor - model 3302. All control parts are in the same place as their predecessor.
Dimensions
The Gorky small-tonnage vehicle has fairly compact dimensions: length - 5.5 meters, height - 2.1 meters (in the cabin), width - 2.4 meters (including the length of the rear-view mirrors). The volume of the cargo compartment is up to 6 cubic meters - 3 cubic meters less than that of model 3302. But the engineers of the Gorky Automotive Industry found an excellent solution to increase cargo space by lengthening the frame. Thus, the length of the van has increased by 1 meter, and the total volume ranges from 9 to 14 cubic meters (depending on the height of the installed awning).
Price
The cost of the new Gazelle “Farmer” will vary from 450 to 480 thousand rubles. The price directly depends on the brand of engine (buyers have a choice of 2 units - a gasoline UMZ 4216 and a diesel engine from Chrysler). The extended version of the GAZelle will cost a little more - from 470 to 500 thousand rubles. For this money you will get a maneuverable and easy-to-maintain car that will serve you for many years.
Hi all. I will write my review about the domestic commercial automobile industry. A year and a half ago, I was looking for a Gazelle with a booth, and the booth should be at least 4 meters high. The budget was 250-260 thousand, rubles. Why gazelle? It was impossible to find a used foreign car in good condition for this money, although it was a gazelle. I understood that I would take a used one and most likely I would have to invest a certain amount of money in it after the purchase. What was captivating was that there was no shortage of spare parts, repairs were just a matter of time. I bought a gazelle for the first time, so I didn’t have any special knowledge. There weren’t really 4-meter cars in Moscow and Moscow Region for that money, but what I saw was firewood. I decided to raise the bar a little, I looked at the car for 300 thousand, rubles, the cars here were better, but the hacks were outbid (I don’t want to offend anyone, it’s just that basically all the outbid gazelles are comrades of Caucasian nationality) the bitches don’t sleep, sometimes I didn’t get to the car We took 500 meters right in front of our nose. Well, okay, I’m looking through Auto.ru in the evening and find an extended Gazelle, 4 meters long, price 280 thousand, manufactured in 2006, I called and agreed that I’ll come over in the morning. In the morning I drove up and looked, the frame is intact, the booth is isothermal, there is no rot, the gas is running, the interior is not dead, the engine is working normally, the gearbox and axle are not buzzing or howling, the tread is normal, the owner is adequate. The engine actually spits a little oil, but it’s not fatal, it’s a disease. We bargained for 265,000 rubles. The next day I went to register it, then went straight to the garage. I immediately changed the oils everywhere, gearbox, axle, engine, injected the king pins, changed all the filters. Well, that's all I did on the first day after the purchase. I went to work. I worked on it for a year, hauling mostly loads up to 1000 kg, rarely more, a couple of times I loaded 2000 kg, it pulls, but it’s not worth it. I drove almost 70 thousand km in a year, during this time what I did: a new battery - 3500 rubles, rebuilding the generator twice - 2000 rubles, rear lights + rotten wiring - 2500 rubles, belt, rollers, pump - 2000 rubles, viscous coupling - 2800 rubles, clutch - 7000 RUR, pads all around - 1500, wheel studs, all pipes - 700 RUR, thermostat 3 pieces - 500 RUR, new king pins - 10,000 RUR, master brake cylinder + vacuum reservoir - 3500, hydraulic compensators - 6000, engine mounts - 600 RUR , once the cylinder head gasket was changed - 8,000 rubles, the second time when a month later the gasket burned out, the head had to be changed - 40,000 rubles with work, tires all around - 20,000 rubles + 2 disks on the front - 3,000 rubles. I was 50 km from Moscow, the chain rang, I drove another 2 km, the timing chain broke, towed home, replaced the chain, and soldered the front cover, two days of intimacy with the car and 7000 rubles I drove on. I don't count spark plugs, pads, oil, or filters. In total, in a year and a half, the car has consumed about 150 thousand, and still it is not in normal condition, the other day the 5th began to hum, 10 thousand repairs and the radiator began to snot for another 4 thousand, but not yet critical. I won't do it yet.
Will you say that I took the damaged one? You may be right, but the quality of spare parts produced in Russia leaves much to be desired
the best, but what can I say, the whole car is designed in one place, an acquaintance took it almost new and also spits. What I want to say about the gazelle: this car will never let you relax, at any moment it can let you down and it’s impossible to predict in which direction it will let you down, because By replacing a broken spare part with a new one, no one will give you a guarantee that you will go far with it. I’m silent about the quality of car painting, the car is rotting before our eyes, I’ll paint the cabin in the summer. About handling - I don’t have power steering (the 2006 car is a disgrace to designers) Now about the pluses: the stove heats perfectly, at minus 28 after half an hour I took off my jacket, thanks to the lack of power steering I pumped up my arms, another plus I’d note is the presence of spare parts at every corner, that’s where the pluses end . My engine is 405 e-2, in principle it’s a good engine, no complaints about it so far, apart from replacing the head. I have an LPG system, gas consumption is 20 highway, 22-25 city, maybe a bit much, but in terms of money it’s not expensive, especially since the car weighs 2800 kg when empty. In principle, the gazelle drives normally, acceleration is enough in the city, on the highway it’s certainly not ice, it’s problematic to overtake a car that goes, say, 80-85, with trucks it’s even more difficult. I drove it to St. Petersburg 5 times, to Nizhny Novgorod, Yaroslavl, Kursk, Bryansk - it didn’t cause any problems.
About cross-country ability: one word - a cow on ice, and it’s not about the tires, rear-wheel drive + spark. In May I visited my father-in-law in
Bryansk region in the village, I got to the village normally, but in the village there was dirt, well, I got stuck in front of the house, my friend and I were digging, no matter what, a guy from the next street passed by and offered to pull on his gazelle, he pulled it out, we’re happy, do you think that’s it? No! The guy was driving home to put the gazelle on and got stuck, we pushed him, we pushed him, I now offered to pull him, drove up, pulled him, it was suggested to turn around (in order to pull the front), well, the ash tree stump got stuck, I got stuck too, everyone laughed, especially the tractor driver we ran after, Well, he pulled us out for 200 rubles, it was a funny story (I’ll attach a photo). Despite all the disadvantages and slaps in the direction of the gazelle, I think that the gazelle has no competitors, I had practically no downtime at work, I did everything on the weekends or in my free time. By the way, Gazelle-next came out recently, it seems to be fine, but for me it would be better if they brought the old gazelle to life. Thank you to everyone who read the review to the end, I ask you not to kick me too hard. Good luck to everyone on the roads.
GAZ 330232 is one of the special modifications of the GAZ 33023 (“Gazelle-Farmer”) model. It is distinguished from the basic version by its increased chassis length, which makes the car an excellent option for cases where it is necessary to combine the functions of a compact minibus and a light-duty truck. At the same time, the increased length of the chassis has a positive effect on the area of the cargo platform, allowing it to accommodate more cargo. However, the vehicle's carrying capacity does not change.
The concept of the GAZ 330232 is no different from the main model of the brand (GAZ 3302), because the technology has all the advantages of other GAZ Group products: availability of maintenance, ease of operation and affordable cost.
GAZ 330232 is a rather specific model, which is a modernized version of the GAZ 33023. The Gazelle-Farmer began production in 1995, and the main feature of the model was a double cabin with 6 seats. There could be 2 passengers in the front, 4 in the back. This arrangement is due to the fact that in order to board the second row it was necessary to go through the first (by folding the front seat), since there were only 2 doors in the cabin. This design was not a flaw of the GAZ Group specialists . Engineers tried to unify the model as much as possible with the main products in order to reduce the cost of production.
Long-wheelbase modifications in the family appeared much later - before the first restyling. In 2002, representatives of the GAZ Group realized the need to expand the product line. It was decided to do this by creating an extended version of the Gazelle Farmer. As a result, a modification of GAZ 330232 appeared.
In its initial form, the model did not last long. In 2003, the family underwent restyling. Externally, the car has noticeably changed: the front bumper, headlights, radiator grille and hood have changed. The headlights received a teardrop shape, and the cornering lights were no longer separate elements - they were hidden in the main headlights. Inside, some elements of the heating system and the dashboard have changed.
Since 2003, the GAZ Group began to actively change the engine range for the GAZ 33023 family (including the GAZ 330232 model). Carburetor engines ZMZ 406 and UMZ 4215 were becoming a thing of the past - they were replaced by more advanced units Chrysler 2.4, ZMZ 405, UMZ 4216 and GAZ 5602. In 2008, the latter was discontinued because it turned out to be quite difficult to repair. At the same time, the cost of components for the GAZ 5602 engine was quite high, which negatively affected the popularity of this modification.
In 2010, GAZ 330232 underwent a major update. The appearance of the model remained virtually unchanged, but the design of the car was revised. It received over 20 seriously modernized units. Another bumper appeared in front, which became integrated into the radiator grille. The painting process has also changed. The main problem of the Gazelles was solved - thanks to the anti-corrosion coating, the body confidently resisted the aggressive influence of the external environment. There have also been changes to the interior. The steering wheel has a modern look, and the instrument panel has also changed. The seats began to be equipped with reliable seat belts, and improved sound insulation provided increased comfort of movement. The number of foreign components has increased. GAZ 330232 received a Sachs clutch master cylinder, ZF steering and a Bosch vacuum booster.
The car was available in the following modifications:
- GAZ 330232-216;
- GAZ 330232-404;
- GAZ 330232-408;
- GAZ 330232-748;
- GAZ 330232-531.
All versions are equipped with an awning and power steering. The difference between them is the type of engine installed.
GAZ 330232 is widely used in rural and urban areas. The car is in demand in small and medium-sized businesses as equipment that allows them to simultaneously transport passengers and cargo. The machine is most popular among repair teams, as it helps deliver materials for repairs, equipment and the workers themselves to the construction site, which significantly reduces costs and reduces the cost of work.
