Recently, people have begun to treat the technical characteristics of trucks more and more carefully and scrupulously. After all, truck transportation now occupies a significant part of the transportation market. That is why the quality of this process comes first. Oddly enough, the leaders in the field of cargo transportation are not famous cars at all. Most often they are not recognized on the street, and not everyone even knows the names of such trucks. But in vain. “Farmer” UAZ is just from this series. Legends have probably been created about its characteristics. After all, try and look for a more suitable car for transportation. A real hero, a reliable car, a quality worker - all this seems to be akin to the name “Farmer” UAZ.
UAZ-390945 Farmer
We are used to the fact that the UAZ Patriot is regularly improved: the technical components are improved, the design is improved. All these innovations are heard and visible. And around the Ulyanovsk “old guys” - cabovers (more than 60 years on the market!) the information background is not so dense. Many people are not aware that these cars have also changed significantly in recent years: they have acquired power steering, front disc brakes, and a five-speed manual transmission. Passenger “loaves” are required to be equipped with ABS.
And at the beginning of this year, the cabover family was again modernized. To evaluate the updated UAZ-390945, I went to Ulyanovsk.
Evolution of a classic
While I was flying on the plane, I studied the changes made. The list, frankly speaking, is small.
“This is really not a radical modernization,” UAZ chief engineer Evgeniy Galkin anticipated my question. “Our cabovers are the most affordable all-wheel drive commercial vehicles on the market, and they are valued for that. Here are the sales data last year: everyone dipped except us! If the model is radically updated, the price will increase significantly - and we will lose our main competitive advantage. Therefore, we decided to improve the car point by point. The main complaint from buyers was the weak frame: cracks in it were not uncommon, especially in the places where the power steering and body supports were attached. We introduced additional reinforcement in these areas, increased the thickness of the cross member, and the complaints should come to naught. In addition, the frame and body are now separated not by an ephemeral gasket, but by a soft cushion that effectively absorbs vibrations - the easiest way to identify the 2016 “tadpole” is by it.
ugly duck
Unfortunately, the UAZ plant has always had a bad appearance. It seems that this was not discussed at all, the main thing is only what is inside. Yes, the UAZ Farmer without a beautiful design is like an incompletely completed model. It is beauty that this truck lacks to turn into a diamond cut from all sides. The UAZ “Farmer” is presented as a cabover truck. That is, its engine is located directly under the cab of the car. This is not entirely convenient for quick repairs. But it is what it is. Surprisingly, the UAZ-39094 has a four-door cab.
This is not entirely common. It is because of this feature that the front of the truck is unnaturally elongated. This really spoils the first impression. The cabin itself is separated from the cargo area by an iron partition. By the way, the UAZ “Farmer” is extremely practical when loading any cargo of absolutely any size. After all, for this purpose there are two doors in the cargo compartment. One is behind, the other is on the side. For cars with a tent trailer, everything is much simpler.
UAZ-390945 Farmer
Updated interior: plastic steering wheel with a plump rim, different tidy, 12-volt socket and a lint cover on the engine casing.
The cabover UAZ now has a slot for an audio system. It's about time, fortunately the cabin has become quieter. Updated interior: plastic steering wheel with a plump rim, different tidy, 12-volt socket and a lint cover on the engine casing. The cabover UAZ now has a slot for an audio system. It's about time, fortunately the cabin has become quieter.
The primitive instrument cluster has sunk into oblivion. Now in the center of the front panel (it is still old-school, metal) there is a speedometer, which contains a liquid crystal display - secondary data is displayed on it. Along the edges of the speedometer there is a 12-volt socket and a slot for a single-din audio system. Below is a push-button lighting control unit, which replaced the antediluvian retractable switch.
Ulyanovsk residents decided not to stop there and just go for a walk! — abandoned the ancient “bone” steering wheel in favor of a plastic one that was more comfortable to grip. And under it they installed a pair of modern steering column switches. Before there was one, a tractor type; it took incredible effort to flip it. Relays and fuses no longer play hide and seek - they are combined in a single block. Trifles? An unpretentious client will be happy with these little things that make the car more convenient.
As before, the lump of the engine compartment rises in the middle of the cabin. But if previously it was covered with a thin layer of leatherette, now the surface is covered with carpet, which insulates much better from noise. For the sake of silence in the cabin, the ceiling was covered with needle-punched material: the sound passes through the holes and dissolves there. But this is in theory - but in reality? I’ll check now, fortunately I have a Farmer with a two-row cab.
Stall if you can
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UAZ 3909 2.89 (2005, Minibus)
Manual transmission 3000 cm³ Left 500 km 5000 km 2006 - 2008 Russia Nizhny Novgorod region.
nkvdser 03/24/2008:
“OFF-ROAD LEADS TO THE NKVD The new word NKVD appeared in the vocabulary of Nizhny Novgorod jeepers several years ago.
A terrible word... But there is nothing to be afraid of: the NKVD has nothing to do with either the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs or Comrade Beria. The abbreviation NKVD stands for “Nizhny Novgorod Off-Road Traffic Club”. Alex told us about what NKVD-Service does today. — The off-road direction arose in Nizhny Novgorod in 2004. Without false modesty, I will say that we were the first in the region who began to develop it. Then we did the first tuning of the UAZs: we began to raise them, strengthen them, install reinforced bumpers, winches, and powerful tires. All this arose from the union of people with an active lifestyle who want to truly test the limits of their own capabilities and the capabilities of their car. Our first clients were avid hunters. After all, as you know, you can’t really drive through our forest thickets in an ordinary car, and there are few people who like to walk. It was with this topic that the modernization of UAZ vehicles began. Then they gradually moved from hunting to sports competitions. We have behind us participation and victories in numerous competitions, raids, “ride rides” and other off-road events: “Volga-Trophy”, “Taiga Stream-2004” (Kirov), “Kudma-2004”, “Night Arrow-2004” ( Nizhny Novgorod), “Crossroads-2004” (Kazan), “Independence-2004” (Sovetsk), projects “Kvadro” and “Zhdanov Session”. By the way, if we talk about competitions, if five years ago no one knew the Nizhny Novgorod region at such competitions, now we have first places in both the Russian Cups and the Volga Region Cups. By carrying out tuning, we improve the driving performance of the car, the reliability of components and assemblies, thereby improving its cross-country ability. This entire range of services is provided at a specialized service station in the Kstovsky district. To increase the cross-country ability of a car, four main factors play a huge role: blocking, winches, tires and, of course, the heart of the car - the engine. We bring domestic engines to the required condition, and install imported ones with a capacity of 100 to 130 horsepower. The motors are powerful and reliable. It turns out to be a serious car for serious people. After our tuning, there is practically nothing left of the UAZ. Such vehicles, for example, can cross a ford of one and a half kilometers without consequences. Of course, it's an expensive pleasure, but it's worth it. Our credo. We really monitor the quality of the cars leaving our service, because in the non-standard conditions in which they will be used, there should be no breakdowns. » expandcollapse
UAZ-390945 Farmer
The only dial gauge left is the speedometer.
The remaining information must be read from the electronic display. The only dial gauge left is the speedometer. The remaining information must be read from the electronic display.
Out of habit, I poked the key into the front panel and almost scratched it: the ignition switch was not in its old place - it had moved to the steering column. A second, and the engine comes to life, filling the interior with a light velvety hum. It really became quieter!
— According to our measurements, the level of internal noise has decreased by 5–10 decibels, depending on the driving mode. By 2016, we adapted the engine to Euro-5 econorms. In preparation for the new standards, the engine control program had to be rewritten, after which it began to work more balanced, and most importantly, fuel consumption was reduced. You save about one and a half liters of gasoline for every hundred kilometers. Not bad, right?
Not bad, Comrade Chief Engineer, not bad.
UAZ "Farmer": reviews
In contrast to the appearance, the technical characteristics of this car are all right. Yes, the technical base of the UAZ attracts everyone with flattering reviews from experienced drivers. 39094 is famous for its reliable ZMZ-4091 gasoline engine. The inline four-cylinder power unit has acquired two thousand seven hundred cubic centimeters of combustion chamber volume. The power of the car is also amazing. The above ZMZ-4091 is capable of reaching one hundred and twenty horsepower. And this is at three and a half thousand revolutions.
It is worth remembering the cost-effectiveness of this model. Thanks to the introduction of the latest technologies, fuel consumption is very pleasing. Even when the truck is filled to the maximum level, it still remains at an acceptable level. At average speeds, the “Farmer” UAZ spends only thirteen and a half liters per hundred kilometers. For a heavy car this is an excellent result.
UAZ-390945 Farmer
The frame was reinforced at the power steering mounting points and around the body supports - these areas are highlighted in color.
The frame was reinforced at the power steering mounting points and around the body supports - these areas are highlighted in color.
Compared to the previous Farmer, the new one starts calmly, without convulsions or shudders - it picks up speed happily. The clutch, however, grabs at the very top. But it’s okay, I got used to it. I also got used to the sweeping shifts of the five-speed manual.
The ride quality and energy efficiency of the suspension are impressive. The Farmer passes even the monstrous-looking pit with barely noticeable swaying. That’s why in regions with bad roads Ulyanovsk cars are so valued! They also love UAZs for their excellent cross-country ability. I was running around like crazy through the back streets of the factory territory in order to park the car. In vain. He overcame all the proposed obstacles using only rear-wheel drive. I only had to connect the front axle a couple of times, and it didn’t even come down to downshifting.
For those for whom the all-terrain qualities of the UAZ are not enough (there are some), starting in July they will be offered a version with a rear cross-axle differential lock. A jeeper's dream! It will apparently raise the level of cross-country ability to a very high level. I hope in the summer, when a car with a lock falls into our hands, we will find a worthy obstacle for it.
Updated UAZ-390945 Farmer: forever young
History of creation
In fact, “Farmer” UAZ is not the original name of the truck. More like a nickname. The real name of this car is UAZ-39094. "Farmer" is a prefix that 39094 received due to its unusual distribution.
The fact is that, thanks to its features (good endurance and load-carrying capacity), this vehicle is perfect for work in rural areas, that is, on farms. Hence the nickname. The UAZ “Farmer” first came off the assembly line in 2006 at the Ural Automobile Plant, but soon, thanks to its mass production, it could be found everywhere. The UAZ-39094 is still in production. After all, the popularity of this car has not diminished over the years.
