Cargo SUV
UAZ 330365 is an off-road flatbed truck produced by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. The first car of this family was manufactured at the plant in 1966. Since that time, the truck has undergone repeated modernization and re-equipment.
The main purpose of the truck is to transport small quantities of various cargo (up to 1.3 tons) on roads with poor surfaces or in off-road conditions. Therefore, the main consumers of this machine are residents of numerous rural areas of our country, as well as manufacturing companies operating in difficult road conditions.
A long production period and demand ensure technical characteristics and properties for the UAZ 330365, namely:
- Sturdy and reliable frame construction.
- Affordable price.
- Patency.
- Maintainability.
- High-quality adaptation for work in winter.
Cabin of UAZ-3303
The truck cab is an all-metal double cab, with two side single-leaf doors and a removable engine hood cover. The large windshield provides good visibility, which is very important when driving in off-road conditions. The archaic interior of the UAZ-3303 has now been largely modernized. The front seats now have an integrated headrest, and the driver's seat is equipped with longitudinal adjustment.
The ancient “bone” steering wheel has now been changed to a more pleasant and comfortable grip, made of modern plastic. The only instrument left was the speedometer, which was moved to the center of the front dashboard. All minor indicators must now be read from the LCD display. And in the interior of the UAZ-3303 there was a 12-volt socket and a socket for a single-din radio.
The engine casing is now covered not with dermantine leatherette, but with carpet, which better absorbs noise. Indeed, the cabin has become quieter! Even with active acceleration, it became possible to talk without breaking into a scream. All this somewhat modernized the interior of the “tadpole” cabin, which remained in an “antediluvian” state. Structurally, the car has not changed - the engine and chassis are the same. Although in general, of course, the cabin of Ulyanovsk cabovers, even after modernization, did not become modern or even close to modern in terms of comfort and ergonomics.
Truck device
The UAZ 330365 truck has a simple structure consisting of a two-seater all-metal cabin, a frame chassis with two drive axles and an installed loading platform.
The cabin has a simple appearance with smooth transitions between the constituent elements, wide side doors for easy entry and exit, round headlights and combined turn signals, a trapezoidal grille and large side mirrors.
The interior is finished with inexpensive soft materials with noise-absorbing properties in a calm color scheme. The high seats with headrests are equipped with an adjustment mechanism, and electric heating is available as an option. For confident and reliable control of the truck, the steering mechanism is equipped with a hydraulic booster.
The design features of the car include the ability to remove the internal engine hood and, if necessary, repair the power unit from inside the cabin, which is very convenient in adverse weather conditions.
The loading platform, depending on the design of the truck and its purpose, may have a wooden or metal version. In addition, if necessary, it is possible to retrofit with arches and an awning, which allows you to transport cargo that requires protection from precipitation and dust.
The off-road characteristics of the UAZ 330365 include all-wheel drive, a transfer case, high ground clearance, special tires, small front and rear overhang angles, and a powerful spring suspension.
Truck UAZ 330365 - reviews
mrus
https://otzovik.com/review_425572.html
Advantages:
- good maneuverability;
Flaws:
- as in all Russian cars - there is a breeze somewhere, something is wrong... ;
In general, the car in its class is not bad, but by and large, nothing has changed in it since the 50s, since the UAZ was and remains. We changed the seats and engine. Everything else remained as it was done in one place. There are cracks everywhere, the wind is blowing in the cabin. There is no comfort, i.e. a military machine for one battle, that’s what it was designed for. Everything was done clumsily. Has anyone tried to open the rear glove compartment for a tool, don’t try, it won’t work anyway, you need to have pliers and a hammer on hand to open it, but they should be in the glove compartment; you need to somehow get them out of there. In general, I would cut off the hands of these miracle developers. Yes, one more thing: only in Russia, trucks are still made without power steering; after an hour of driving, your hands are taken away on a flat road, and the car is designed for off-road use. Draw your own conclusions. But the price has been reduced; you can get a good used foreign car for the money. In general, you need to buy a UAZ, disassemble it and assemble it yourself with all the modifications, after which you can not be afraid to go into the forest.
GalinaVictorovna
https://otzovik.com/review_603672.html
Advantages:
- Patency
- unpretentious engine.
Flaws:
- Price
- requirement of constant attention.
The car is good, the price from the showroom is of course too high for a car of this class, for that price you can buy a “Japanese”, but a “Japanese” won’t get you very far into the forest for berries and hunting, but on our tadpole you can’t go anywhere. There are many disadvantages: firstly, these are the brakes (although you can’t hear them yourself due to the engine running in the cabin), but over time the howling becomes such that it’s scary, and the wear on the pads is minimal, and the brake system itself is not very good, if it’s repaired it’s better immediately in knots, repair. It’s not worth buying kits for a couple of months and fluid will leak again, and the location of the gas turbine center is not chosen correctly; it can easily be damaged by a branch in the forest, I remade the mount with rods and moved it higher, and replaced the cover from the bottom with a steel sheet (even if it’s not now reclines on springs, you have to tighten the bolts to protect the bottom); The front axle covers also made an indelible impression on me; they unscrew, and at the most inopportune moment, when I drove into the mud; and the gear shift lever with all its fastenings, I was very surprised when the gears disappeared and the lever turned in a circle freely, I climbed under our beloved collective farmer, put on second gear and drove 20 kilometers in it, the fastening of the rocker arms of the gear shift rods broke, I took two nuts and two corners were welded to create a new, excellent fastening; I simply insulated the interior with polyurethane foam, removed the window regulators altogether, removed the glass in the summer, installed it and fixed it in the winter; the body is a completely different matter, not only does it rattle and rumble, but all the bolts and nuts are loosening, everything had to be tightened, but all this is nothing compared to its cross-country ability, and if you start modernizing its UAZ, you will get such a handsome thing, you won’t be able to take your eyes off it. Conclusion: the car is good if you are not afraid to get your hands dirty.
Songest
Advantages:
- Cross-country ability is excellent.
Flaws:
- Small cabin.
Details
The UAZ 330365 is a truck for all occasions. I had to both work on it and own it. The good mobility of this not very large car was simply amazing, and continues to amaze today. Having a country house outside the city, one cannot love fishing or hunting. It was for these purposes that I once bought this car. With it, not a single forest road is scary at any time of the year and in any weather. The relatively low fuel consumption for a current monster is encouraging. The only bad thing is the small cabin. The engine, which is located inside the cabin in winter, gives this car an impressive advantage, it creates comfort and warmth, but in the summer it’s the other way around. In general, I didn’t regret buying this car for more than one minute. The UAZ 330365 is a truck. He became a helper in everything. One of the disadvantages is the light rear of the car; in winter, when the road is slippery, it is problematic to move off, but a way out can be found for this. In general, the UAZ 330365 truck is a successful invention of the Soviet automobile industry.
Casper-Ghoust
https://otzovik.com/review_816609.html
Advantages:
- High cross-country ability
- capacity
- unpretentiousness.
Flaws:
- High fuel consumption
- weak iron
- uncomfortable.
If you are going to buy a UAZ 330365, then first decide why you need it? if, for example, you are transporting furniture or building materials for the city, then the GAZelka is more suitable for you, and if for the countryside, then this is exactly what you need. In general, a car with very high cross-country ability, with engines 1.8, 2.0, 2.4, 2.8 (rare), with a four-speed manual transmission, with all-wheel drive and low gear. Well, let's start with the good: The engine, although voracious, is unpretentious in anything, you can fill it with diesel oil and Shelhelex, it will not feel the difference, just like gasoline, whether 72 or 95 - it’s all the same! The power is enough to fly off-road at 80 degrees with a full body of bricks and a Muscovite on a cable. Low-revving, does not like when the gas is pressed into the sneakers. The gearbox... Strong, reliable, but its downside is that it is a traction gear, which is why shifting gears becomes extremely tiring, although you quickly get used to it. The transfer case is also purely Russian, indestructible, there are axles on both axles. The suspension is on springs, although it is stiff, but the cabin bounces on bumps! Due to a careless attitude towards the car, the frame often breaks, but I advise you to immediately strengthen it, weld 8 plates or reinforcement between the cabin and the body. The body, alas, corrodes quite quickly, so it’s better not to skimp and treat it with an anti-corrosion agent. The electronics are simple, everything is held together by just 3 fuses, so you don’t have to be afraid to get into it, you won’t get too lost in two wires!
rusrus688
https://otzovik.com/review_290133.html
Advantages:
- Good maneuverability
Flaws:
- I think the downside is that a diesel petrol engine will change everything
UAZ, but everything was not possible. After much thought and consideration, the choice fell on the UAZ 330365 with a ZMZ-409,112 horsepower injection engine, increased load capacity to 1300 kg. This is facilitated by the springs. Previously there were two tanks, now there is only one; according to the technical characteristics, the AI-92 car “eats” no more than 14 liters. (like everyone else, probably, the only difference is in the adjustment by the owner himself - a friend’s consumption decreased to 10 liters, but on a carburetor engine).
cross-country ability is excellent, no complaints, I remember the old models on which the ride was like a death sentence,
everything is much different now, a lot has changed in this car
joker89
https://otzovik.com/review_958852.html
Advantages:
- Patency
Flaws:
- Small cabin
Good day to all! I worked on this UAZ, took divers to the pier, when I first saw the road along which I would have to go, I thought that there was only a tank there. But this miniature truck coped with its task one hundred percent. Of course, at first it was scary to move from the support to the pier, especially when the tide is low and the support is at sixty degrees, and it seems like it’s about to tumble face down. Another disadvantage is that the engine is in the cabin, and the old car roars so much that you have to yell at the top of your voice so that the passenger can hear you. The cabin is still very small and the seat does not move; on bumps, I hit my head against the ceiling, switching the pedals all the time, my knees hit the steering wheel; they were set very high. But he’s not fussy at all, poured any oil into the engine, but he doesn’t care, it took him a long time to figure out the additional levers, but when he rearranged them, it became easier. You can also refuel with anything, sometimes I even drove on gasoline, it stinks and there is no traction, but I got there. It's cold in winter, hot in summer. But the cross-country ability and the strength of the suspension cover everything. There is no need to talk about speed, it is not there, and it is not needed there, although when I drove from city to city I spat on it, and my hands hurt after a long trip, the steering wheel is oak. And so it’s a beast, in a word, it’s the best thing to work on. Good luck to everyone on the roads
Technical data
Parameters and technical characteristics of the UAZ 330365 latest modification:
- Engine – petrol: operating cycle – four-stroke;
- cooling – liquid;
- number of cylinders – 4 pcs.;
- location – in-line;
- power – 112.2 l. With.;
- volume – 2.70 l;
- weight – 165 kg;
- highest speed – 115 km/h;
- fuel consumption at a speed of 60 (80) km/h – 9.6 (12.4) l.
- length – 4.50 m;
Transmission
The clutch on the UAZ-3303 is single-plate, with a hydraulic release drive. Gearbox – 4-speed, with the following gear ratios: I-3.78; II-2.60; III-1.55; IV-1.0; Z.H.-4.12. Synchronizers are provided in all forward gears (but some cars were produced with a gearbox with synchronizers only in 3rd and 4th gears and other gear ratios).
The transfer case is two-stage, with gear ratios: I-1.94; II-1.00. There are two cardan shafts to the drive axles, there is no intermediate shaft between the gearbox and transfer case. The main gear of the front and rear axles is single, bevel with spiral teeth, gear ratio 4.625 (before 1991 this gear ratio was 5.125).
Car reviews
In their numerous reviews, owners of the UAZ 330365 and drivers of a compact truck with all-wheel drive highlight the following important qualities:
- Availability of purchase due to price and various credit and leasing programs.
- Availability of options for purchasing a truck in different configurations.
- High cross-country ability and good handling, allowing cargo delivery in almost complete absence of roads.
- Possibility of installing an awning to increase the types of cargo transported.
- Reliable and strong frame construction.
- A simple truck device that allows you to independently perform a variety of repair operations and carry out maintenance.
- Reliable operation in the cold season.
- Inexpensive consumables, process fluids and spare parts.
UAZ 330365 is an inexpensive domestic truck with all-wheel drive, high-quality characteristics, and a reliable design for transporting a variety of cargo off-road.
Expensive add-on and its features
A dump truck body superstructure with a price tag of 240 thousand rubles from ZAF seems overpriced. Let's try to figure out what is included in the work of converting an onboard UAZ 330365 into a dump truck.
Firstly, the company’s specialists cover the floor of the body with sheet steel 1.2-1.5 mm thick. Thus, the cargo platform with overall dimensions of 2680 mm in length and 1670 mm becomes more resistant to mechanical damage.
Secondly, the body is additionally equipped with a mechanical lock to stabilize the platform in the maximum raised state at an angle of 45 degrees.
Thirdly, the most important mechanism is installed that ensures adjustment of the body angle - this is an Italian-Swedish hydraulic cylinder with four sections.
Fourthly, for convenient control of raising and lowering the body, a remote control is installed in the cabin. As a result, the unloading process can be controlled both from the cabin and from outside.
The load capacity of the UAZ 330365 dump truck declared by ZAF is 1100 kg.
UAZ 3303 (tadpole) technical characteristics: body dimensions, load capacity, engine
The UAZ 3303 truck is a legend of the Soviet automobile industry. Production of this model began in 1966 and continues to this day. It has a simple design, excellent technical characteristics and is very easy to use. Taken together, this brings the vehicle great popularity in all areas of the national economy.
General description of the vehicle
To replace one of the first models of light-duty trucks, the UAZ 452D, the Ulyanovsk plant produced the UAZ 3303 in the early 1980s. When creating this vehicle, special attention was paid to the simplicity of its design, which made it possible to obtain excellent technical characteristics, regardless of operating conditions. The UAZ 3303 is distinguished by its reliability, durability and wear resistance.
The main structural elements of the car are located on a welded frame. It is made of high quality steel, which ensures a long service life. Also, this approach to the design of the machine makes it easy to repair it using a standard set of tools and do this even in the field.
Characteristics of individual components and elements of the machine
The power unit of the UAZ 3303 car is located along the central axis under the metal cabin. This model is distinguished by the absence of a hood, which in no way impairs access to the engine. To repair or service the engine, you must move inside the cabin. This greatly facilitates the driver’s work in difficult weather conditions, when there is a need to repair any breakdowns.
The engine in the UAZ 3303 is located under the cab between the seats
The car cabin can additionally accommodate one passenger. Steering the vehicle is comfortable for the driver of any configuration, which is possible thanks to the successful placement of the steering column. The presence of a large windshield provides good visibility, which is especially important when driving off-road.
The gear shift mechanism in the UAZ 3303 deserves special attention. It is made in the form of rods, which is not always convenient. The body and cargo platform of the vehicle are made of wood, but if necessary, can be equipped with an awning. The sides of this vehicle are made folding, which ensures comfortable loading and unloading of any cargo.
Option for the UAZ 3303 gearbox
The suspension of the UAZ 3303 is made on a dependent rear (drive) and front (connected gear) axle, which are designed using semi-elliptical springs. They are equipped with shock absorbers that ensure comfortable movement of the car in any conditions.
Specifications
Technical characteristics of the UAZ 3303 are presented in the following table:
Dimensions | |
Car dimensions: | |
Wheelbase | 2300 mm |
Wheel track | 1442 mm |
Clearance | 220 mm |
Engine characteristics | |
Type | UMP |
Power | 80 l. With. |
Fuel tank | 56 l |
Fuel consumption at speeds of 60 and 80 km/h | 9.56 and 12.39 l |
Recommended fuel | A-92 |
Engine weight | 0.17 t. |
Weight specifications | |
Load capacity | 1.23 t. |
Total weight | 3.07 t. |
Operational Capabilities | |
Entry obstacle angle | 36° |
Fordable | 0.5 m |
Maximum possible speed | 114.5 km/h |
Other characteristics | |
Transmission | 4 manual transmission |
Brake characteristics | Double-circuit, drum, with vacuum amplifier |
Wheel formula | 4x4 all-wheel drive |
On-board voltage | 12 V |
Wheel size | 225/75R16 |
Vehicle equipment
In the final variation, the power unit of the UAZ 3303 acquired better performance characteristics. The UMZ-417 engine was equipped with a new cylinder head. It had a better design and had a cast iron camshaft.
The fuel system was equipped with a two-chamber carburetor. It featured quite innovative solutions at that time. The UAZ 3303 carburetor was equipped with an electronic K-151V sensor and an intake manifold. This solution made it possible to increase the power and performance of the car by 10 hp. With.
Thanks to the implemented solutions, other characteristics of the model have also significantly improved. Load capacity increased by 400 kg. This significantly expanded the range of applications of this vehicle. It began to be used to transport baked goods, fuel, liquids in tanks or even people.
Fuel system UAZ 3303
UAZ 3303 is equipped with spring suspensions. If necessary, the car can be equipped with additional equipment - a fuel tank, a starting heater. This ensures reliable operation of the power unit in any weather, which is especially important in the presence of severe winters.
There is no power steering in this model. This is due to the fact that when creating the vehicle, emphasis was placed on its reliability.
Related video: UAZ 3303 - review after a year of operation
Specifications
In technical terms, the UAZ Tadpole dump truck is completely identical to its brother with a conventional cargo platform. The arsenal includes a petrol four-cylinder 2.7-liter engine (112 hp 198 Nm) paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Plug-in all-wheel drive (Part-Time 4 WD). Maximum speed 115 mph. Fuel consumption is about 12.5 liters at a speed of 80 mph.
The external overall dimensions of the 2020-2021 UAZ 330365 dump truck body are 4501 mm in length, 1990 mm in width (width along the platform), 2355 mm in height (height along the body awning), with a 2550 mm wheelbase and 205 mm ground clearance.
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