The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant specializes in the production of all-wheel drive vehicles: SUVs and minibuses. The products of this automobile plant have been known since Soviet times in the form of the universal “Tablet” - UAZ-452, on the basis of which all kinds of special vehicles were created: ambulances, police “pativans”, cash-in-transit armored cars, emergency service vans. An overview of all modifications may take several pages. “Farmer” UAZ is another reliable and unpretentious workhorse among the domestic “UAZs”.
UAZ 390945 – farm pickup from Ulyanovsk automakers
UAZ 390945 “Farmer” is a light-duty truck equipped with a 5-seater cab and a flatbed body and designed for transporting people and cargo with a total weight of up to 1 ton. Places for people are provided not only in the cabin, but also in the back. “Farmer” received its name due to its enormous demand among owners of private farms. The high cross-country ability of the UAZ “Farmer” makes it relevant not only for the city, but also for the Russian outback with its problematic roads. The vehicle can cross a ford up to half a meter deep, and also climb slopes at an angle of up to 200.
The model has been in production for 20 years and has been constantly modernized during this time. The developers made changes to the dashboard, installed ergonomic adjustable front seats, strengthened the supporting frame with additional brackets, and improved noise and vibration insulation of the cabin. Despite the innovations, the price of the UAZ model remains one of the lowest on the domestic automobile market. Affordability allows Tabletka to successfully compete with models from the European and Japanese automobile industry.
Suspension and chassis
The most important advantage of the UAZ-39094 is its excellent cross-country ability. It is provided not only by a wheelbase, all-wheel drive and a powerful engine, but also by a 2-speed transfer case.
With its help, you can disable the drive that drives the front axle. The approach and departure angles are extremely large. For this reason, problems with overcoming obstacles will never arise.
“Farmer” moves well on hilly terrain and off-road.
A dependent suspension is used - both front and rear.
Its main structural elements are semi-elliptical springs and paired shock absorbers (on each axle). If necessary, you can replace drum brakes with disc brakes.
The car is somewhat difficult to drive. The large diameter of the wheels, as well as the very aggressive tire tread, have an effect.
If necessary, you can install power steering in this car: today such a pleasure will cost only 20-30 thousand rubles. Considering the cost of the UAZ itself, this is not so much.
UAZ parameters
Many people are interested in the technical characteristics of the UAZ “Farmer”. It is more convenient to demonstrate their description in tables.
General information about the UAZ car
| Body type | Onboard platform with arches for awning and additional seats included |
| Number of doors | 3 |
| Number of seats in the cabin | 5 |
| Wheel formula | 4:4 |
| Maximum speed on the highway and without load | 105 km/h |
Overall dimensions of the "Farmer"
| total length | 4820 mm |
| Cabin height | 2355 mm |
| Body height | 2455 mm |
| Width | 2100 mm |
| Ground clearance | 220 mm |
| Distance between front and middle axle | 2550 mm |
| Tires | Size 235/75 on R15 wheels |
Body dimensions
| Length | 2027 mm |
| Width | 1974 mm |
| Height | 1400 mm |
Weight and load capacity
| Vehicle curb weight | 1975 kg |
| Front axle load at curb weight | 3.9 t |
| Rear axle load at curb weight | 4.6 t |
| Load capacity | 1075 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3 t |
Engines and fuel system
| Model | ZMZ-4091 |
| Gasoline brand | AI-93 and higher |
| Type | Carburetor with injection system |
| Power | 112 l. With. |
| Working volume | 2.7 l |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 l |
| Fuel consumption | 15.4 l per 100 km |
Specifications
| Length, mm | 4820 |
| Width, mm | 2100 |
| Height, mm | 2355 |
| Distance from the body to the top point of the awning, mm | 100 |
| Wheelbase size, mm | 2550 |
| Track width, mm | 1445 |
| Tire size | 235/75 R15 |
| Approach angle, degrees Celsius | 28 |
| Departure angle, degrees Celsius | 27 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 220 |
| Weight of the equipped Farmer, kg | 1975 |
| Total weight, kg | 3050 |
| Load capacity, kg | 1075 |
You can find out more about the dimensions of the Farmer body from the table, as well as from other sources. We also recommend that you study the photo materials published in this article and other publications on our website.
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UAZ tuning
The popularity and versatility of the “Farmer” make it a frequent target for tuning – professional technical modifications and changes to the factory equipment of the car. Fans of active recreation most often resort to tuning. Let's review the main tuning strategies.
To participate in trophy raids – off-road competitions – the following manipulations are carried out:
- the suspension is lifted;
- put on larger tires;
- “civilian” bridges are replaced by “military” ones;
- reinforced bumpers with winches are installed.
If it is intended to use the UAZ as a technical assistance vehicle, they work not only to improve cross-country ability, but also to increase the carrying capacity. An expeditionary roof rack with headlights is installed on the roof. The body is lengthened and converted into a radio station. To increase the covered distance, you can use an additional fuel tank.
Tuning a car for hunting, fishing, or traveling usually does not require such drastic changes. Owners limit themselves to slightly increasing the ground clearance and replacing tires. Only economical, easy-to-clean materials are used in the interior. Cabin styling in camouflage colors has become fashionable. Some convert the trunk of an UAZ into a room suitable for temporary living and eating.
Owner reviews and how much it costs
Despite the start of production of Pro series bonneted trucks based on components of the Patriot SUV, the production of cars of the previous generation did not stop. The simplified design of vehicles developed in the 60s has a positive effect on the price - the cost of a new UAZ-390944 starts from 697 thousand rubles. At the buyer's request, heated front seats are installed on the car; this option costs 7 thousand rubles. The plant does not offer any other add-ons.
Used Farmer cars that are in good condition are valued by their owners at 300-350 thousand. On the secondary market there are cars equipped at the factory with a diesel engine. The use of such a power unit reduced the cost of cargo transportation, but the equipment did not become popular among owners. The price of such vehicles is no different from the cost of gasoline all-terrain vehicles.
Alexey, Kostroma region
The Farmer bought a car for trips into nature and delivery of small loads to a country house. The rear row of seats can be folded into a bed. The vehicle's maneuverability through mud and uneven country roads is good. The disadvantage is that the engine is located inside the cabin; it gets hot in the summer. In winter, the hood serves as an additional heater, but only after the power unit has warmed up. There is no comfort for the driver and passengers; the all-terrain vehicle is unsuitable for long trips.
There are 2 cars at work that differ in transmission. The version with a 5-speed gearbox is more economical, the acceleration dynamics are no different from the 4-speed model. The metal of the body and frame is poorly painted; corrosion appears on new cars after 6-8 months of operation. The car drives on any road; only an inexperienced driver can get stuck.
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Price for a “farm” UAZ
UAZ 390945 is considered a budget version of a commercial utility vehicle, adapted for driving on unpaved country roads and complete off-road conditions. The versatility and unpretentiousness of the UAZ, good driving characteristics, allows it to be used by all types of business entities: from farmers-entrepreneurs to budgetary institutions. A review of prices for a new UAZ gives approximately the following data:
| Year of issue | Cost in rub. |
| 2015 | 600 thousand |
| 2013 | 500 thousand |
| 2006 | 100 thousand |
You can get a significant discount on a used car with good mileage. If you purchase the option with tuning, be prepared to pay extra.
Farmer today
Currently, the Farmer is more often used as a commercial transport option. Thanks to its high cross-country ability, this vehicle, which is considered a light-duty GP, handles roads in the city and beyond equally well.
Gazelle board
I would especially like to note the functionality of the Farmer. The car makes it possible to easily and simply improve the chassis by adding various equipment. If this modernization can still be combined with compact superstructures, then the car will appear as the best all-purpose vehicle in the world.
The modern Farmer is similar in appearance to the classic Gazelle, but restyling has made some changes to the exterior. In particular, it is impossible not to notice the improvement in the radiator grille, the straightened bumper, the enlargement of the rear-view mirror mugs and the new teardrop-shaped optics with halogens. Body parts have clearly become more attractive, repeating the curves and lines of modern foreign-made cars.
The Farmer's cabin itself is made of a central aluminum base, has enviable AED contours and is designed in an elongated format. However, despite this length, the Farmer received only 2 passenger doors.
The Farmer's salon has a 2-row six-meter salon, the layout of which is the following: 2 seats in the front and 4 seats in the back. This layout clearly distinguishes the Farmer from the traditional Gazelle. On the other hand, one can only dream of a large space between the seats. The modest interior design, not very comfortable seating in the second row, and much more also raise questions.
The first release of the Farmer was generally met with hostility, because the salon ergonomics turned out to be very modest. Later, when restyling was carried out, attention was paid to this point, although not at the proper level, but still. The interior was modernized by introducing a new dashboard, higher quality plastics and a general expansion of basic equipment.
As for the engines, they were borrowed from the classic Gazelle - three gasoline power plants and one diesel.
Pros and cons
Reviews from people who use the “Farmer” UAZ in everyday activities are very diverse. If we conduct a general review of them, we can conclude that the UAZ has distinct advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage of all-terrain UAZ vehicles is good cross-country ability. As well as ease of repair and availability of spare parts. A significant drawback of the UAZ "Farmer" SUV - high fuel consumption - is the price to pay for all-wheel drive. Among other disadvantages, many owners cite poor build quality and poor cabin insulation. This is typical for most products of the domestic auto industry, which adheres to the tradition of “fast, cheap and practical.”
Lubricants and working fluids for UAZ vehicles
List of recommended lubricants, working fluids and substitutes for UAZ
Lubricants
- motor oil
M-8-V, GOST 10541-78 or M-6z/10-V (DV-ASZp-10V) OST 38.01370-84. Northern automobile oil M4z/6V1 OST 38.01370-84. - transmission oil
TSp-15K GOST 23652-79. Substitute: automotive transmission oil TAP-15V or TAD-17I OST 23652-79. At temperatures below minus 20 °C, automotive transmission oil TSp-10 GOST 23652-79. - Lubricant
"Litol-24" GOST 21150-87, "Lita" TU 38.1011308-90 or "Litol-24RK" (grease SHRUS-4 - an analogue of "Litol" with the addition of molybdenum disulfide and other additives that reduce wear) - Graphite lubricant
USSA GOST 3333-80. - Grease
CIATIM 201 GOST 6267-74, CIATIM-221 GOST 9433-80.
Working fluids
- Coolant
TOSOL-A40M, TOSOL-A65M TU 6-02-751-86 (use in winter OZH-40, OZH-65 GOST 28084-89 is allowed) or “Lena-40”, “Lena-65” TU 113- 12-11.104-88. The water is clean and “soft” (rain, snow, boiled). - Shock absorption fluid
AZh-12T GOST 23008-78. Substitute: spindle oil AU OST 38.01.412-86. - Brake fluid
“Tom” TU 6-01-1276-82, “Rosa” TU 6-55-37-90, “Neva” TU 6-01-1163-78, GTZh-22 TU 6-01787-75 (see . also opinions about different brake fluids) - Electrolyte
with density, g/cm3: 1.25 - for areas with temperatures up to -10 ° C; 1.27 - for areas with temperatures up to -30 ° C; 1.29 - for areas with temperatures up to -40 ° C (see also the article “Battery”) - Gasoline
A-76 GOST 2084-77, summer or winter grades.
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Refueling data for wagon-type vehicles
Standards for consumption of fuels and lubricants in road transport Р3112194-0366-97
approved by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation on February 18, 1997. Valid until 01/01/2002) (Only basic figures, only in relation to UAZ vehicles. Full document: local copy from the Avto-Garant website)
Fuel consumption rates
The standards include the fuel consumption required to carry out the transport process. Installed for general purpose vehicles. basic rate in liters per 100 km of vehicle mileage.
Fuel consumption rates increase (including) under the following conditions:
- work in winter: in the southern regions of the country - up to 5%, in the northern regions of the country - up to 15%, in the Far North and areas equivalent to the Far North - up to 20%, in other regions of the country - up to 10% ( the maximum values of winter allowances for almost all regions of central Russia are 10%, valid for 5 months a year);
- work in cities with a population of over 2.5 million people - up to 20%; with a population of 0.5 to 2.5 million people - up to 15%; with a population of up to 0.5 million people - up to 10%;
- when driving the first thousand kilometers with cars that have undergone major repairs and new ones, as well as. when driving such vehicles under their own power - up to 10%;
- for cars that have been in operation for more than 8 years - up to 5%;
- work in difficult road conditions during seasonal thaw, snow or sand drifts, floods and other natural disasters - up to 35%;
Fuel consumption rates are decreasing (including):
- when working on roads outside the suburban area made of cement concrete, asphalt concrete, paving stones, mosaics on flat, slightly hilly terrain (altitude up to 300 m) - up to 15%.
