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History of creation
GAZ-3308 is a domestic truck that replaced the outdated GAZ-66 model, which became a real legend of the Soviet automobile industry. At the end of the last century, this car began to be supplied to the Russian army, where it proved its worth. However, the history of GAZ-3308 began long before that, in the mid-80s.
Engineers of the Gorky Automobile Plant, working on the creation and modernization of the GAZ-66, coped with a difficult task and designed a completely new car that meets all modern requirements. Thus, in the early 90s, the diesel GAZ-3308 was presented, which received many positive reviews and was ready for mass production. However, the economic crisis into which Russia plunged after the collapse of the USSR crossed out all the plans of the designers. Outdated models continued to roll off the assembly line, and the GAZ-3308 remained “to live” exclusively on the drawings.
Mass production
Despite the fact that all work on the modernization and assembly of the GAZ-3308 was completely frozen for ten years, the designers of the Gorky Automobile Plant decided to resume the assembly of new trucks. However, the lost time made itself felt. In order to launch the assembly line with new cars, it was necessary to revise the existing drawings and make significant changes to the design.
Thus, the GAZ-3308 received more powerful power units, became much more reliable and significantly increased cross-country ability. After all the formal procedures and tests of the model were completed, it was put on the assembly line. The first large order was made by the armed forces of the Russian Federation, which received the trucks already in 1997.
Car service
Maintenance of the GAZ 33081 “Jager” is carried out in the same way as for all models in the series. Since a diesel power unit is installed, the recommended service interval is 20,000 km. To preserve and increase the resource, it is recommended to reduce it to 15 thousand kilometers.
When carrying out maintenance, it is necessary to change the engine oil, fine and coarse filters, as well as fuel filter elements. Do not forget about replacing the air filter, since the vehicle is operated in difficult conditions.
Various body kits can be installed on the GAZ Yeger
Tuning
The Jaeger car can also be tuned. On the Internet you can find quite a lot of options for transforming a vehicle, even off-road racing versions. Refinement and tuning of the “Eger” GAZ 33081 begins with an increase in the power characteristics of the power unit, namely the installation of a turbocharger or compressor.
The air intake system, which is brought to the level of the cabin roof, can be altered, and the exhaust gas exhaust system is also modernized. At the same time, as practice shows, motorists transform it by placing it higher than the cabin, like in truck tractors.
As for body tuning, the modifications are mainly carried out by the owners themselves. Winches and various types of “kangaroos”, which are made of profile metal, are installed. To improve aerodynamic qualities, a fairing is placed on the roof.
Interior elements can be extensively customized. The instrument panel is changing, where additional instruments and sensors are added. The seats are of a sports type, and a sports type power steering is added to the steering, instead of the standard one.
Demand and modernization
Having excellent characteristics, the GAZ-3308 has proven itself well while being in service with the Russian Armed Forces. The use of the truck for civilian purposes also showed that this model is significantly superior to its predecessor. At the beginning of the new millennium, it was decided to scrap all GAZ-66s, which were replaced by the more reliable and powerful GAZ-3308.
Since the beginning of production of the model, it has become quite popular in the CIS countries and neighboring countries, where it is actively used for both civilian and military purposes. For example, countries such as Belarus, Ukraine, Syria, and Kazakhstan purchased the GAZ-3308 for their armies.
In 2013, the Gorky Automobile Plant introduced the modernized GAZ-3308, called “Eager”. Under the hood of the updated truck, a more powerful engine that meets Euro-4 requirements is installed, and new safety equipment is used, making the vehicle even more reliable. The final stage of modernization of the GAZ-3308 took place in mid-2014. The truck received the ability to transport larger loads, as well as a new name - “Sadko NEXT”.
Description of the design of GAZ-33081 “Sadko”
The cabin of the GAZ-33081 generally follows the design of the cabin of the GAZ-3309. It has a powerful metal bumper, two doors, a significant glass area, as well as a large hood that provides easy access to the power compartment. In general, the design of the car is extremely simple, with a minimum of decorative elements, which helps reduce the cost of each car.
The interior of the car’s cabin is designed in the same spirit: everything here is simple, utilitarian and as practical as possible. Due to the high height and lack of handrails, getting into the car cabin is somewhat inconvenient.
The standard modification of the truck has two seats with comfortable seats and seat belts. The driver's seat has mechanical adjustment and lateral support bolsters. There are also five-seater versions of the car (for example, GAZ-33081 “Jager”).
GAZ-33081 car with a five-seater cabin for hunting and fishing
Compared to the GAZ-66, the design of the instrument panel has been somewhat improved - the information on it is easy to read. All pointer instruments have a traditional round shape, with a minimum of unnecessary elements on the panel. The cabin is equipped with ventilation and heating systems. Many drivers complain that the diameter of the steering wheel is too large.
A pleasant “bonus” from the car’s designers is the presence of side pockets, hooks for clothes, and a powerful lighting lamp in the cabin.
Currently, all cars of the GAZ-3308 family are equipped with D-245 or YaMZ-534 diesel engines. Since 2013, D-245.7E4 engines corresponding to the Euro-4 class began to be installed on the vehicles. It has a volume of 4.75 liters and a power of 119 hp. s., which allows you to accelerate a car with two tons of cargo to a speed of 100 km/h on the highway. Of particular note is the high efficiency of the GAZ-33081 engine - fuel consumption is 16.8 liters per 100 km. The car can be equipped with a pre-start heater, which will greatly facilitate starting the engine at sub-zero temperatures.
The GAZ-33081 frame is completely identical to the GAZ-66 frame. The car's wheels are disc; they have single-pitch tires with a special tread pattern, which plays an important role when driving off-road. Military versions of the truck are equipped with larger wheels and a tire pressure adjustment system.
All cars of the Sadko family are equipped with a manual transmission with five gears. The GAZ-33081 transfer case has drive to the front and rear axles. The car's significant ground clearance (315 mm) allows it to freely overcome water obstacles. In addition, limited-slip differentials are installed on the rear and front axles, increasing cross-country ability. The transfer case gear number is 1.982, and the main gear of the drive axles is 6.83 and 6.17.
GAZ-33081 brakes provide high safety for driving this vehicle. This vehicle system is dual-circuit, with pneumohydraulic drive and ABS. Braking is carried out by drum mechanisms located in each wheel.
In the basic modification, the truck is equipped with a metal or wood-metal flatbed with a flat floor and a tailgate, as well as an awning with a frame. The cargo platform has dimensions of 3390x2145 mm, the height of its sides is 900 mm. It can be additionally equipped with a lighting system, folding seats, and other options.
GAZ-3308: technical characteristics
This model of the Gorky Automobile Plant fully complies with international environmental standards. The truck is absolutely not inferior to its foreign counterparts and copes with all tasks perfectly, being in service in many countries. The van is capable of covering significant distances and operating in extremely adverse weather conditions. This car also feels comfortable off-road. The truck has been repeatedly modernized, which has had a positive effect on its performance. The GAZ-3308 overcomes most obstacles, such as fallen trees and swampy areas, without any problems.
Other modifications of GAZ-33081 and special vehicles based on it
The simplicity, reliability and excellent technical characteristics of the GAZ-33081 “Sadko” car led to the appearance of a large number of modifications and special vehicles based on it. The "Jager" variant is the most famous, but there are others:
- GAZ-3308. The basic version of the car with a ZMZ-5231.10 carburetor engine with a power of 130 hp. With.;
- GAZ-33082. Modification with GAZ-562 turbodiesel;
- GAZ-33085 "Countryman". A vehicle with double rear wheels and a load capacity of 4 tons;
- GAZ-33086 "Countryman". The diesel version D-245.7 was first introduced in 2005;
- GAZ-33088. A car with a YaMZ-53442 diesel engine with a power of 134.5 hp. With.;
- MTP-1. Technical assistance vehicle, created on the GAZ-3308 chassis;
- Mobile dressing station AP-2, created on the basis of GAZ-3308;
- Mobile disinfection and shower unit DDA-01-“SZMO” based on GAZ-3308;
- GAZ-33081 "Taiga". Modification with a cabin from Gazelle, NEXT or Gazelle.
Modification of the GAZ-33081 “Taiga” car is perfect for wealthy hunters and fishermen
A significant amount of special equipment has been created based on various modifications of the GAZ-3308. These are a variety of lifts, cranes, tank trucks, fire trucks, paddy wagons, even vehicles for transporting hazardous substances and cargo. Even several off-road buses were created based on the Sadko all-wheel drive chassis.
Power unit
Today there are three options for installing the engine on the GAZ-3308:
- diesel from the Minsk Automobile Plant;
- diesel from the Yaroslavl Automobile Plant;
- gasoline from the Zavolzhsky Automobile Plant.
It is worth noting that it is the gasoline version that has proven itself best, which is purchased by the vast majority of customers. It is equipped with an eight-cylinder carburetor-type gasoline engine. The engine is capable of producing 122 horsepower, which is enough for the truck to easily overcome difficult sections of the road, such as steep climbs.
Many motorists note that when fully loaded, the car becomes less controllable. However, if the load is distributed correctly, no problems should arise. It should also be noted that the diesel version, unlike the gasoline version, has less power.
The engine is mated to four- and five-speed manual transmissions. They also install a mechanical two-way transfer case with direct and reduction gears and drive on all axles. The clutch is dry, hydraulic. The built-in carburetor has a pair of chambers. The presence of a liquid heater allows you to maintain the optimal temperature of the mixture, preventing it from overheating.
History of GAZ 3897
The beginning of the history of GAZ 3897 can be considered 1980. They tried to modify the Gaz-66, a unique car in its own way, and create a hooded truck with the same high cross-country ability. This is how the GAZ-3301 was born, the first prototype of the modern Sadko and Jaeger. There was another change from the drop-cab car - a diesel engine.
The modernization of the car continued, since there were such shortcomings as: poor maintainability associated with an insufficiently thought-out arrangement of engine elements, poor ergonomics and a low level of comfort.
In 1997, the following change occurred. The manufacturer presented it as a hybrid of two cars GAZ 3309 and GAZ-66. In the photo - the first one, inside - the second one. The popularity of the bonnet truck is due to its off-road capabilities. It overcomes the most difficult areas like the famous GAZ-66, but has the appearance of a GAZ-3309.
Over time, Jaeger and Jaeger-2 were born, with a landing capacity of 5 people.
A crane, lift, booth, and electrical installation equipment can be installed on the vehicle base. Thanks to the unique tire pressure adjustment, the tire does not go flat even if there are several holes.
Suspension and drive
The suspension is rightfully considered one of the strengths of the van:
- front - hydraulic shock absorbers and longitudinal semi-elliptical leaf springs;
- rear - hydraulic shock absorbers and longitudinal semi-elliptical leaf springs.
The original suspension structure allows you to ride comfortably not only on public roads, but also on soft soils and mud. The wheel formula of the van is 4 x 4.
Body
As can be seen in the photo, the GAZ-3308 has an all-metal body. The van's cabin is designed for two people, and its characteristics allow the installation of more than a hundred add-ons on the chassis. The immediate task of the model is to transport goods and people, but the truck can be upgraded to participate in rescue operations of various types. For example, a van is often used as a fire truck. Also, the GAZ-3308 can be re-equipped, turning the van into a real home on wheels. That is why many construction organizations choose this model.
Device
The growth in sales of GAZ-3302 indicates the popularity of the car. Moreover, the model itself is available today in two main versions: chassis and onboard version. The latter has already become a real bestseller in the segment of light-duty trucks. The affordable price makes the car more attractive compared to its competitors. However, the car is not without weaknesses.
The sides of the model's body are the main problem. In the first versions they had to be changed quite often. In rare cases they served for more than 10 years. In the latest modifications, the sides began to be primed, but this only saved it for a while. As a result, the metal had to be welded. The use of cathophoresis priming, double-sided galvanizing and phosphating of surfaces did not improve the situation.
The car is equipped with a spring-type suspension, the peculiarity of which is the presence of special telescopic shock absorbers. The design provides for the rear suspension to be equipped with a mechanism that reduces roll when cornering. The GAZ-3302 brake system includes drum and disc mechanisms. There is also a dual-circuit hydraulic drive with a pressure regulator.
The hydraulic booster is installed only on the latest modifications of the model. It is missing on older versions, which is a significant drawback. At the same time, the hydraulic booster itself causes a lot of criticism. Many car owners complain about regular leaks that recur over and over again even after the problems have been fixed. The reference mark is 10,000 km. If the hydraulic booster does not leak during this period, it will last for quite a long time.
The GAZ-3302 is equipped with a 5-speed gearbox, which also received a lot of critical reviews. Moreover, repairs usually give only a short-term effect, and the owner, who decides to save on replacing the gearbox, ends up spending much more money. True, for models released later than 2011, such problems are extremely rare.
The model has drum brakes at the rear and disc brakes at the front. This allows the driver not to worry about traffic safety, regardless of road conditions and speed.
But the handling of the GAZ-3302 leaves much to be desired. The car is made on a frame base and does not always clearly follow the driver’s commands. The model's suspension is designed for systematic cargo transportation.
Initially, the car was equipped with cabins that were not the best in terms of comfort. However, in recent modifications this element has changed a lot. Specialists from the Gorky Automobile Plant borrowed it from the light-duty Ford Transit, which added convenience. The GAZ-3302 cabin accommodates a driver and 2 passengers. The torpedo of the model immediately catches the eye, and an additional advantage is good visibility. Not the highest performance is compensated by safety.
Spare parts for cars are produced in large quantities, so finding them will not be difficult. However, the quality of the elements is not always high, since many enterprises produce them.
Features of GAZ-3302:
- Lighting and electrical wiring in a car must be replaced every 10 years, as wires fall apart and circuit boards oxidize;
- modifications before 2007 have a weak stove;
- the GAZelle doors can be opened with a screwdriver;
- the car has a weak frame;
- the seats in older versions are not comfortable enough and cause some inconvenience even when traveling within the region;
- in versions released later than 2011, many problems were fixed and there were much fewer complaints about them.
Other characteristics
To complete the picture, you need to pay attention to other characteristics of this van:
- load capacity – 1.5 t;
- cabin - two-row;
- total number of places – 5;
- maximum speed – 95 km;
- acceleration time to 80 km/h – 70 seconds;
- ground clearance - 31.5 cm;
- length – 6.6 m;
- width – 2.7 m;
- height – 2.5 m;
- wheelbase - 3.7 m;
- front wheel track - 1.8 m;
- rear wheel track - 1.7 m;
- minimum turning radius – 11 m.
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GAZ-3309 Jaeger is a rear-wheel drive onboard Lawn with a YaMZ-534 diesel engine and a two-row five-seater cabin. Chassis load capacity 4 tons.
Peculiarities
diesel engine has been equipped with the Yaroslavl YaMZ-534 power unit since 2014. The engine was developed in Russia with the participation of Austrian engineers from the AVL List concern, which also works on Ford and Bugatti Veyron. Over 4 years of operation, the YaMZ-534 justified the declared resource of 700,000 km and showed an average fuel consumption of 18-20 liters per 100 km.
Five-seater cab GAZ-Eger - this is the name assigned to the five-seater truck. A modern two-row cabin is produced with four doors; passengers board and disembark in a matter of seconds: all doors are equipped with steps or stairs.
Onboard platform On the standard GAZ-3309 chassis, together with a double-row cabin, there is an onboard platform 2.5 m long and 2.3 m wide. If the length of 2.5 m is not enough, we extend the chassis and install the sides at 3.5 m.
The rear-wheel drive Jaeger GAZ-3309 is designed for driving on roads with any surface. The driven rear axle with large twin wheels copes well with washed-out soil, slushy snow and broken asphalt. For off-road use, consider the all-wheel drive version of the Yeger-2.
Characteristics
| Performance indicators | |
| Max speed, km/h | 97 |
| Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100 km | 15,4 |
| Fuel brand | DT |
| Environmental class | Euro 5 |
| Volume and weight standard/extended wheelbase | |
| Fuel tank, l | 105 |
| Curb weight, kg | 3490/3575 |
| Total weight, kg | 7830/7370–8180 |
| Maximum permissible load on the front axle, kg | 1830/2180 |
| Maximum permissible load on the rear axle, kg | 6000/5190–6000 |
| Dimensions standard/extended base | |
| Length, mm | 6435/7935 |
| Width, mm | 2380 |
| Height, mm | 2350 |
| Loading height, mm | 1365 |
| Number of seats | 4+1 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 3770/4570 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 265 |
| Rear track, mm | 1690 |
| Front track, mm | 1630 |
| Wheels | |
| Discs | 6.0B-20 |
| Tires | |
| Type | Diesel |
| Boost type | Turbocharging |
| Cylinder arrangement | Row |
| Working volume, l | 4,43 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm | 105 and 128 |
| Compression ratio | 17,5 |
| Max power, hp (kW) at rpm | 148.9 (109.5) at 2300 |
| Max torque, Nm at rpm | 490 at 1200–2100 |
| Transmission | |
| checkpoint | Mechanical |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| main gear | 4.556 hypoid |
| type of drive | Rear |
| Differential | Bevel, gear |
| Steering | |
| Type | Screw-ball nut-rack-sector with power steering |
| Suspension and brakes | |
| Front suspension | Dependent spring |
| Rear suspension | Springs |
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions
Equipment
- Power steering
- ABS
- Checking the serviceability of the brakes
- Spare tools and accessories
- Spare wheel
The price for GAZ-3309 Jaeger starts at rubles. It includes an onboard vehicle with a two-row five-seater white cab and a 2.5 m onboard platform.
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Service
The warranty for medium-duty Yeager vehicles is 1 year or 30,000 km, service interval is 5,000 km. Vehicle maintenance is carried out through a network of certified stations covering the entire territory of Russia and the CIS countries.
Price
GAZ-3308 is a domestically produced car. First of all, it is collected for the domestic market. Anyone can purchase the model they like directly from the factory, as well as place an individual order for the modernization of the van. The average cost of this vehicle is about 1.5 million rubles. Today it is possible to purchase a used GAZ-3308. On the secondary market, its cost varies between 200-400 thousand rubles. The price tag varies depending on the condition and year of manufacture.
