MAZ fuel trucks with a high degree of safety and operational potential

A fuel tanker is a special type of specialized equipment used to transport petroleum products. Such vehicles are subject to special fire safety requirements. Additionally, the fuel tanker tank is equipped with a fire extinguisher, a grounding device and other fire protection measures. Today, MAZ fuel trucks are very popular, they are distinguished by their reliability, safety and high operational potential. Such cars are produced by the Grabovsky Automobile Plant.

MAZ fuel trucks

The organizational and legal form of the GrAZ plant is an open joint stock company. In addition to MAZ fuel tankers, the company produces such vehicles based on KamAZ, Ural and GAZ. The plant's model line includes fuel tankers built on imported chassis.

The plant, located in the Penza region, is positioned as one of the largest manufacturing companies for the production of automobile tanks for transporting fuel. Having been founded back in 1941, GrAZ remains a competitive enterprise today. Modern production methods allow us to produce high quality products.

MAZ fuel trucks have two, three or six axles. The special chassis design improves the vehicle's maneuverability. The machine can be used on roads with different surface qualities.

The model range includes modifications of fuel tankers with different volumes. Such vehicles are used for the purpose of transporting or short-term storage of fuel. The presence of a petroleum products distribution and dosing unit expands the functional potential of the vehicle. In this case, it can be used as a mobile gas station.

MAZ fuel trucks with a tank mounted on the chassis are advisable to use within a populated area. This becomes possible thanks to their increased maneuverability. The use of aluminum alloy helps to minimize the weight of the tank. As a result, the total volume of a given element tends to increase.

Specifications

The description of the chassis design corresponds to the design features of the base truck. To install components and assemblies, a steel ladder frame is used. The rear cross member is equipped with a towing device, and there is a plug socket nearby for connecting electrical equipment of the trailer. Part of the chassis is equipped with bump stops that limit the angle of rotation of the trailer drawbar. The chassis serial number is stamped on the rear of the right side member.

The YaMZ-236 diesel engine was used as a power plant on the chassis. The motor has an atmospheric pressure air supply system. The unit develops a power of 180 hp. at 2100 rpm, torque does not exceed 68 kgf/m at 1500 rpm. The car has a closed-type liquid cooling system. The design has an additional radiator for oil cooling. An autonomous heater model PZhD 44 was installed on some of the vehicles.

The car is equipped with a 5-speed transmission with synchronizers in the 4 highest forward gears. The box housing has a removable hatch designed for installing a power take-off gearbox. The unit is used to connect additional equipment: pumping stations, winches, etc. Torque is transmitted from the engine to the gearbox using a 2-disc dry friction clutch.

The cardan transmission is of an open type; the shaft is made hollow to reduce weight. The hinges installed at the ends of the transmission are equipped with serviceable needle bearings. The rear axle has a double torque transmission, consisting of a bevel main pair and wheel gearboxes. The side units have a planetary design with 3 satellites. The plant supplied the chassis with several rear axle ratio options.

The brake system is equipped with a pneumatic drive. There is an additional compression brake in the form of a flap in the exhaust manifold. To hold the chassis in place, a shoe hand brake is used, mounted on the drive gear shaft of the rear axle.

Dimensions of MAZ-5334 and technical characteristics:

• base - 3950 mm;
• length - 7140 mm;
• width (excluding mirrors) - 2500 mm;
• height (to the cabin roof) - 2650 mm;
• curb weight - 7025 kg;
• ground clearance under bridges - 270 mm;
• turning radius (at the corners of the bumper) - 9.5 m;
• load capacity (installation weight) - 8200 kg;
• permissible trailer weight - 13000 kg;
• maximum speed - 85 km/h.

The driver's workplace is located in a metal cabin, connected from several elements by welding. The cab tilts forward on hinges to provide access to the engine. The standard equipment includes a heater connected to the engine cooling system. The general equipment of the cabin corresponds to the earlier MAZ-500 truck.

Device

The tank with which this variation of special equipment is equipped has a special marker and a breathing valve. The first is installed to show the level of fuel transported inside the container. The presence of a breathing valve eliminates the risk of excess pressure. Drain pipes are connected to the tank. They are equipped with quick-acting valves and special settling tanks with a water separating system.

Provided that the volume of the tank exceeds 5000 liters, the tank is additionally equipped with breakwaters located perpendicularly and longitudinally relative to the hull. The presence of these elements ensures a reduction in hydraulic shocks during liquid transportation.

The internal space of the tank can be divided into two sections. Two-section tanks can transport different types of fuel or gasoline with different octane numbers.

The MAZ chassis is produced using various wheel formulas. Already in the basic configuration, fuel tankers are equipped with spring and air suspension.

MAZ fuel trucks have a frame design. The container is located on this frame. Here we can talk about the maximum strength and reliability of the entire assembly. Thanks to the high quality of connections, the fuel truck feels very confident on roads with any surface quality.

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Review of popular models

A wide range of fuel trucks based on MAZ allows you to choose the most suitable option. Much depends on the goals pursued by the potential buyer. From the existing line, models 5337, 5334 and 500 should be highlighted.

MAZ 5337

This model is used for transporting light petroleum products. The special design of the chassis makes this variation of the vehicle as maneuverable as possible. The 5337 fuel tanker can be easily operated on road sections with poor surface quality. This becomes possible thanks to the high level of cross-country ability. The two-section fuel tanker has a 4x2 wheel arrangement. Optionally, such a car can be equipped with a radio, sunroof and tachograph.

The fuel tanker tank is equipped with a special marker, the main function of which is to determine the level of transported fuel. The container is also equipped with a breathing valve, drain pipes and valves. Technical characteristics of a fuel tanker based on the MAZ-5337 vehicle:

Photo of fuel tanker MAZ-5337

MAZ 5334

This fuel tanker model is additionally equipped with a drain pump, a fuel dispensing valve in the form of a pistol, and a meter. This allows the fuel truck to be used not only for storing and transporting fuel, but also as a mobile gas station.

The MAZ 5334 tanker tank has a single-section design.

Thanks to the special design of the container, a constant temperature is maintained inside. As a result, the likelihood of ignition of the fuel mixture is minimized. In addition, maintaining the temperature at the same level prevents evaporation of liquid during transportation.

Technical characteristics of the MAZ-5334 fuel tanker:

Photo of fuel tanker MAZ-5334

MAZ 500

The fuel tanker is built on the basis of the MAZ 500 truck. The location of the power plant helps reduce the dimensions of the vehicle while maintaining a high level of carrying capacity. The reliable design of the chassis of such a machine facilitates its operation on roads with poor surface quality.

Technical characteristics of a fuel truck based on MAZ-500:

Photo of MAZ-500 fuel tanker

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Truck crane on base vehicle chassis

Perhaps the most common product based on this chassis is a truck crane. The most famous model of MAZ-5334 is KS 3577 “Ivanovets”. The reviews for this modification are the best.

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It is convenient to work with the telescopic design of the main working mechanism; the capabilities of the crane are expanded, as the boom reach increases.

The hydraulic part of the mechanism is reliable if it is constantly monitored and serviced in a timely manner. The characteristics of the car convince us that these reviews are justified:

1. Maximum load capacity with minimum reach is 12.5 tons.
2. Maximum lifting height : in the main position - 14.5 m, with telescopic sections extended - 22.5 m.
3. The maximum lowering depth (along the length of the winch) is 3 m.
4. The permissible slope of the terrain when installing the crane is 3 degrees.
5. The slope that the crane can overcome in the transport position is 14 degrees.
6. The maximum load of the crane on the ground is 10 t.
7. The maximum permissible wind speed for the crane in working position is 15 m/sec.

Today you can buy such an “Ivanovets” from 290,000 rubles, if the car is from the 80s, to 800,000 rubles for a unit manufactured in 1996 with a mileage of 80 thousand km.

The Ivanovo association "Avtokran", which includes a dozen machine-building enterprises throughout Russia, also produced the KS-3562 crane, in modifications A or B. It was mounted on the MAZ-5334.

The boom is fixed, in the form of a truss made of durable metal corners. In addition, there are elongated designs of two types. Each crane unit has its own hydraulic drive. There are outriggers that are installed hydraulically. Slewing ring on rollers.

There is a hydraulic pump that drives the crane. The main thing is to ensure that the hydraulic system is fully charged. Even a slight underfill of liquid is not allowed. The pump is driven from the diesel engine of the car through a transmission.

The crane operator's cabin contains a heater, a fan and a windshield wiper. The following installed in the cab make work much easier:

• boom position indicator and roll meter;
• sensor reporting dangerous voltage;
• excess weight limiter.

Despite the fact that these truck cranes are no longer produced, they are very popular where bulky and heavy equipment is not required.

It is quite maneuverable and at the same time capable of solving all basic household tasks.

Prices for these cranes based on MAZ-5334 vary slightly by region and range, depending on the year of manufacture and condition of the vehicle, from 200,000 to 550,000 rubles.

At the Ivanovo plant, and later at Donskoy, until the mid-90s, a special installation crane SMK 101A was installed on the MAZ-5334 chassis.

With a lifting capacity of 10 tons and two booms of 10 and 16 meters in length, it was designed for construction, installation and handling work in energy construction and other dispersed sites.

It differs from previous models in that the crane drive is electric, powered by a 132.5 kW generator. The rotor rotates from the car's diesel engine. Each crane mechanism has its own individual electric motor.

Connection to a 380 W fixed network is provided. It only works when outrigger screw supports are installed; they are pulled out manually.

There is a winch for pulling the load into the work area. Two brakes are installed on the boom lifting mechanism, and a braking system is provided for soft landing of the load.

A simple and understandable unit, convenient in practical work, SMK 101 based on MAZ-5334 is loved by professionals. This is probably why the prices for such equipment are kept within the range of 200-400 thousand Russian rubles.

Modifications

A large number of equipment for various purposes were produced based on the chassis:

1. The KS-3577 crane has a lifting capacity with a minimum boom radius of 12.5 tons.
2. The KS-3562 machine ensures the movement of loads weighing up to 10 tons.
3. Version of the 5334 TZA tanker, designed for transportation of various petroleum products. The machine is equipped with a tank of a special design, which makes it possible to reduce the height of the equipment. Thanks to this, the tanker could be transported in the cargo compartments of transport aircraft.
4. Truck tractor model 35334 with a load capacity of up to 20,000 kg.
5. AC tanker truck designed for the delivery of drinking water. Special versions were produced, used for transporting food products (milk, kvass or beer).
6. Machines for transporting concrete mixtures. The solution tank is driven by a separate diesel engine.
7. Construction dump trucks with 1 and 3-way unloading. The body drive is hydraulic, control is carried out from the cab.
8. Drilling rig 1BA15V, providing a drilling depth of up to 500 m. The installed equipment is driven by the main diesel engine.

MAZ-5334

• Car make: MAZ
• Country of origin: USSR

• Year of manufacture: 1977
• Body type: Truck

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