Ural-43206: technical characteristics

Ural-43206 is a universal vehicle, used to solve a variety of problems. Many different modifications are built on the vehicle platform. It is used in construction, for mining, and also in the army. The nickname “car in uniform” was firmly attached to the car. As standard, it is equipped with an onboard platform. With its help it is possible to transport goods and people.

Equipped with a powerful engine. Ural-43206 has many different advantages. Easy to repair, inexpensive to maintain. Can be equipped with various engines. The model has been time-tested for strength; there are usually no difficulties in operation. Purchasing spare parts for Ural-43206 is not difficult.

History of creation

The ancestor of the Ural-43206 is the truck of the Ural-4320 line. This model was first released from the assembly line on November 17, 1977. In fact, the Ural-43206 has undergone a minimal number of external changes. However, its outstanding technical characteristics are the result of extensive modernization.

The most important differences between the Ural-43206 and its progenitor Ural-4320 include:

a specially designed fuel injection system - thereby reducing consumption;
increased wheelbase (4405 mm versus 3525 mm for the Ural-4320);
modified cab (models with 4 doors exist);
Some vehicles are equipped with an IVECO cabover cab.

Initially, the car was equipped with KamAZ-740 engines. But as a result of certain economic difficulties, since 1993 this series of cars began to be equipped with units produced at the Yaroslavl Motor Plant. Models YaMZ-236 and YaMZ-238 were used. The next stage in the development of this area of automotive industry is “Ural NEXT”.

Uncompromising all-terrain vehicles

Don't buy a four-wheel drive truck unless absolutely necessary. Many are ready to give up profitable flights to the outback, just not to keep expensive to maintain, voracious and slow all-terrain vehicles in their fleets. But in the field of construction, energy and utilities, considerations of economy fade into the background, but deadlines for completing work are a priority. Therefore, special equipment on the chassis of all-wheel drive trucks ( there are many materials on this topic on REIS.RF

) is relevant even in regions covered with a dense network of asphalt roads, such as Moscow and the Moscow region. One of the largest municipal enterprises in the capital, which also has all-wheel drive vehicles in its fleet, is the United Energy Company.

Purpose Ural-43206

This car was developed to solve a wide range of different problems. But first of all - for transporting goods in difficult road conditions. There are several modifications designed for transportation:

cargo;
trailers;
of people.

This machine has a number of different advantages over similar vehicles.

Without any special difficulties, the Ural-43206 overcomes heavily swampy areas, as well as fords up to 1.5 m deep. Ditches up to 2 m and slopes up to 60 degrees will not become a serious obstacle for this vehicle.

It is for this reason that the vehicle has become virtually indispensable in the army.

Ural-43206 has many advantages over its foreign counterparts. For example, during the severe flooding of 2005 in New Orleans, similar US-made vehicles were virtually useless. In turn, Ural-43206 under these conditions was successfully used to evacuate the population.

Military service

There is an opinion in society that the Ural 43206 is an army vehicle. Several factors contributed to this. The first is characteristic mainly of military equipment. Secondly, this vehicle was mainly used by soldiers to transport weapons and to deliver personnel to their destination. Thanks to its excellent dynamic characteristics, the vehicle can easily tow a wide variety of cargo and military trailers.

The high level of cross-country ability makes it possible to reach the most isolated areas where military units are based. Thanks to this vehicle, soldiers do not need any additional equipment to deliver the necessary equipment.

Technical characteristics of Ural-43206

The technical characteristics of this car allow it to be successfully used to solve a variety of problems. Despite the age of development of the most basic model, its performance characteristics remain relevant to this day.

Engine

For 2016, this car is equipped with a YaMZ-236NE23 engine. It is characterized by the following main points:

the fuel is ignited by compression;
type - V-shaped;
equipped with six working cylinders;
equipped with turbocharging.

Its working volume determines cross-country ability. The size of the combustion chamber is 11.15 liters. Rated horsepower is 230. This is quite enough for driving over rough terrain and undeveloped roads. The maximum torque is 883 N*m, the nominal crankshaft speed is 2080 min-1.

The most important advantage of this engine is its unpretentiousness to the type of fuel. At the same time, it fully complies with the Euro-4 standard, which makes it possible to use this truck in European countries. The engine produces almost no environmental pollution. At the same time, it is important to remember that in winter you need to use special diesel fuel. Since the car's fuel line is not heated, it is not protected from freezing in any way.

Engine repair is not a serious problem. Since all the necessary spare parts are presented in stores, they are publicly available. Due to the simplicity of the device, operational repairs will not be difficult to carry out in the field. This is one of the reasons for the popularity of the car in the army.

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Ural-43206 was equipped not only with diesel engines, but also with gasoline engines - ZIL-375.

This engine has the following parameters:

180 hp;
8 working cylinders;
The cylinder block is made of cast iron.

Most of the engine was made of aluminum. Which made it easy. Liquid cooling made it possible to “maintain” the nominal temperature even under heavy load in the hot summer. But a small number of models with a gasoline engine went into production. Since the consumption is relatively high, and the cost of gasoline is an order of magnitude higher.

Power system, fuel consumption

The power supply system does not have any serious features. Injection is carried out using an injector developed at the Yaroslavl plant. Main parameters of the fuel supply system in Ural-43206:

fuel tank capacity - 300 l;
additional fuel tank capacity - 60 l;
air supply system - through a cardboard filter;
exhaust gases - through a muffler;
cooling system - liquid, with forced circulation and closed type.

Despite the rather impressive power, the car is relatively “economical”. At an average speed of 60 km/h while driving along the chassis, the consumption for every 100 km of travel is approximately 24 liters. This indicator is set for ideal conditions. That is why when driving over rough terrain it may differ slightly.

Transmission

The unique operation of the transmission is another reason for the popularity of this car. The clutch is dry, friction type, with a diaphragm type spring. It is produced at the same plant where the engine installed in the Ural-43206 is assembled. A manual gearbox is used.

This box is designated as YaMZ-236U. Automatic transmissions are not installed on this car model for a number of different reasons. The gearbox itself is five-speed. There are 4 speeds for forward movement and one for reverse movement. Synchronizers are installed in all gears except first. There is a transfer case.

The transmission of torque to the wheels through the box is carried out using a cardan shaft. This greatly simplifies the process of servicing the entire chassis. The cardan itself is of an open type; hinges on needle-type bearings are used. Gear shifting is carried out by disconnecting the gearbox from the engine using the clutch. The algorithm is standard.

The following types of the Ural-43206 vehicle were produced for various needs:

equipped with 2 bridges;
equipped with 3 bridges.

Chassis

When assembling this car, the frame is stamped and riveted. Ural-43206 is equipped with special towing devices at the front and rear:

Rigid towing hooks are mounted in the front part of the body;
in the rear part of the body there is a traction coupling device.

The front and rear suspensions are equipped with special semi-elliptic springs. There are double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers. There is a spare wheel holder at the rear of the cab. The chassis allows both the driver and passengers outside the cabin to feel relatively comfortable.

Load capacity, tire size, ground clearance

This model is also popular due to its load capacity and excellent cross-country ability, depending on the type of tires used. Dimensional and mass parameters:

wheelbase size - 4,405 mm;
length - 7,902 mm;
width excluding rear view mirrors - 2,965 mm;
height with fully loaded weight - 2,965 mm;
vehicle load capacity - 4 tons;
permissible total weight - 12 tons.

ID-P284 tires are used as standard. Their dimensions are as follows: 1200*500-510. Overall dimensions may vary slightly depending on the body type and other factors. The varieties are shown in the pictures below.

Transmission

This part of the car is reliable, like the whole car. “Ural” is not afraid of low sub-zero temperatures or hot weather.

The car is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission (four shifts forward, one shift in reverse) from the Yaroslavl Motor Plant 236U. There are also synchronizers, a two-speed transfer case, and a dry, friction clutch.

Modifications of Ural-43206

The Ural-43206 car is a universal platform; there are several different modifications. Most popular:

Ural-43206 - basic modification , equipped with a 4*4 wheel arrangement. Despite this, it has good maneuverability and is not inferior to its older brothers - three-axle timber trucks and pipe trucks. Can easily move on almost any type of road surface;
Ural-43206 with a tank truck - equipped with a special capacity of 4 m3. At the same time, the cabin can accommodate up to 6 people along with the driver. This modification is used by fire crews. It is planned to install additional equipment - a foam concentrate tank (300 l);

Tank based on the URAL-43206 ATs-3.0-40 chassis

Ural-43206-4121-79M - represents the most advanced modification of the car in question. Equipped with a sleeping place, as well as a HOUSE, auxiliary gearbox, and a power take-off with a pump.

There are many military modifications of the Ural 43206. It is possible to install the Grad multiple launch rocket system and other additional equipment. The chassis is universal and allows you to solve a wide range of different tasks.

Cabin Ural-43206: review

The standard driver's cabin deserves special attention. It is all-metal, equipped with two passenger seats and one driver's seat. The driver's seat is height adjustable. Passenger seats are rigidly fixed. The cabin is equipped with a heater to maintain a comfortable temperature during the winter period of vehicle operation.

Overall dimensions of the platform:

length - 3.9 m;
width - 2.4 m;
side height - 0.6 m.

As standard, the car is equipped with 27 seats for transporting people. At the same time, there are modifications that “fit” a smaller quantity. For example, this applies to some types of army trucks. “Ural VV” can accommodate only 17 military personnel in full combat gear.

Special equipment

This equipment can be equipped with additional special equipment. Currently, this type of equipment includes the following:

power take-off;
additional power take-off box;
winch;
winch block;
tire pressure regulation system.

The most popular equipment is the power take-off. At the same time, the power taken out during operation is as much as 30 hp. But an important condition for the operation of this box is the need to stop the vehicle. Work cannot be carried out on the go.

The auxiliary power take-off operates through a sliding clutch. Due to this, it becomes possible to use it directly during the movement of the vehicle itself. If necessary, up to 40% of the total power of a running engine can be selected. While driving, the vehicle's dynamics will be reduced accordingly.

The winch is a multifunctional device that allows you to solve many different problems. It is a mechanical drum-type worm gearbox. Equipped with a band brake. The drive is used through a cardan transmission. The working total length of the winch itself is 60 m. Its diameter is 18 mm. Which is quite enough for towing various vehicles.

The automatic tire pressure adjustment mechanism deserves special attention. Moreover, control is carried out directly through the driver’s cabin. An electric crane or a pneumatic valve is used as a control element. The tire pressure maintenance device allows you to avoid inflation when the tire is punctured. Which is especially important in combat conditions. All equipment indicated above must be installed on army models.

Features of operation

Problems with brakes often arise. This issue is resolved by installing hydro-pneumatic amplifiers. The optimal solution in this case would be FUSO.

Difficulties arise with cars that have been taken out of storage. If the car is more than 10 years old and has not been used for a long time, it is necessary to replace all oil seals, as well as bearings in the hubs.

According to user reviews, the cabin is quite comfortable while driving. But significant difficulties arise if you need to sleep in it. Because the car is simply not designed for this.

It is also important to remember that the operating manual for this type of vehicle expressly prohibits sleeping with the heating unit turned on in the cabin.

Therefore, the optimal solution would be to install a heater from a third-party manufacturer. Important features that all owners without exception pay attention to and that need to be paid attention to include:

during intensive use, overheating of the heater boiler is possible - this usually occurs when ice plugs occur in the supply pipes; this can be corrected by pouring hot water over it;
the heater does not turn on - the cause is usually clogged injectors (corrected by disassembling the injectors and washing them in kerosene or gasoline);
increased noise of the bridge while driving at high speed - the clearance in the gearbox bearings has been increased (it is necessary to restore the preload);
deterioration in controllability - usually the safety valve pump seat comes loose (you will need to disassemble the pump and screw the seat to the desired position).

The list of possible faults is quite extensive. It is best to familiarize yourself with all of them in advance. This will avoid various operational problems.

Salon

The interior design has also not changed for years. So, there is still a huge two-spoke steering wheel and a metal instrument panel with old-style scales. In addition to the tachometer and speedometer, there are many other indicators. They mainly concern the air pressure in the system (in the receiver, wheels and brakes). There is also a remote tire inflation unit on the panel. On the passenger side there is a glove compartment and a metal palm rest. The cabin itself is designed for three people. The doors are covered with leatherette. The floor is covered with wear-resistant linoleum. The gear shift lever is built directly into the gearbox. The switching diagram is drawn on the instrument panel. The engine is turned off by a button located in the floor near the clutch pedal. A similar scheme was implemented on military KamAZ 6 x 4 vehicles. The windshield is stalinite. Divided into two parts. There is a window on the side that opens to an angle of more than 100 degrees. The main disadvantage of the cabin is poor sound insulation. The sound of the engine is clearly audible both at high speeds and just at idle.

The driver's seat is also covered with leatherette. It does not have a normal range of adjustments or any lateral support rollers. The car is only suitable for short distances. Reviews also note the lack of free space in the cabin. It is very narrow, with a low ceiling. There is a heating system here. But, according to drivers, it is ineffective in severe frosts. Heat quickly escapes through seals and bare metal. You cannot do without installing an autonomous heater.

Car cost

At the moment, the cost of a new Ural-43206 car depends on the modification:

flatbed with awning - 1.535 million rubles;
rotation bus - 1.6 million rubles.

At the same time, used cars will cost several times cheaper. The cost depends on the condition, as well as the year of manufacture of the vehicle:

Ural-43206 1997 - 250 thousand rubles;
Ural-43206 2003 - 576 thousand rubles;
Ural-43206 2006 - 830 thousand rubles;
Ural-43206 2014 - 1 million rubles.

This car has a large number of different advantages that make it almost irreplaceable when used in difficult off-road conditions. There are many different modifications. This will allow you to easily select a suitable vehicle of the Ural 43206 type.

Popularity of cars

One of the most popular today is the Ural 43206 series of trucks. This area includes general purpose vehicles, which are used only for transporting a variety of goods, as well as for towing trailer structures.

Appeared already in 1977. The first versions were equipped with diesel power units. This was a kind of beginning of the era of the so-called dieselization of Ural trucks - a machine that in 1983 was awarded the “State Quality Mark”. This award was given at that time only to the best of the best.