GAZ-3308 - domestic truck of high cross. The car replaced the 66th model of the Gorky Automobile Plant. Over 19 years of operation has established itself from the best sides. Off-road passing is provided by a limited slip differential. High operational capabilities are combined with a comfortable working environment for the driver. The design is simple and reliable, maintenance is cheaper than foreign counterparts.
The history of the GAZ-3308
The first production copies were collected in 1997. The truck was supposed to replace the GAZ-66, which could not withstand the competition of modern transport. In the new car, the engineers tried to preserve the best qualities of the previous generation.
For the first time about 3308 started talking in the late 1980s. Then they wanted to seriously upgrade the 66th model. In the 90th year, the Gorky Automobile Plant presented the GAZ-3301, which was intended for military purposes and worked on a new diesel engine. Mass production was prevented by the collapse of the Union, the old model remained on the conveyor.
After the collapse of the USSR, the development of GAZ-3308 Sadko continued. From the new military machine demanded increased durability and improvement of all technical characteristics. The main change was the design of the cab: the designers abandoned the bonnetless structure, as this reduced the level of comfort and made the car less safe. Some elements of the new cabin were taken on the 3309th version.
In 1995, the prototype GAZ-3309P was introduced. After some modifications and re-testing in 1997, the industrial release 3308 was launched. After equipping the Russian army, the cars began to be delivered to the CIS countries.
The truck comes in several countries:
- Syria - in 2005 received 114 copies for testing. In 2007, transport was adopted by the local army;
- Armenia - several small parties carry military service;
- Ukraine - since 2014, the vehicles perform various tasks of the territorial defense battalions;
- Belarus - used for military purposes in the early 00s;
- Kazakhstan - regularly used in the National Guard.
The first update was released in 2003. Changes were minimal in both external and technical plans. The line of engines was replenished with a new turbodiesel "D-245.7". In 2013, they began to produce cars with the power plant YMZ-53442, which met the standards of "Euro-4". In the 14th year of the world presented the "Sadko Next" - an upgraded model that can carry 3 tons.
Technical characteristics GAZ-3308
GAZ-3308 meets modern technical requirements. He is able to move on the road and overcome obstacles of different sizes. In recent years, the company manufactures GAZ-3308 chassis, which allows you to install various modules on it.
For equipment used power units of three types. 117-horsepower diesel engines from the Minsk or Yaroslavl plants or gasoline engine Zavolzhsky engine plant. The most popular is the petrol option.
The petrol model is made on the carburetor type, has eight cylinders arranged in a V-shape. Power - 122 horsepower. Many owners complain that he is not able to lift vehicles uphill when fully loaded. Diesel power plants deliver even less power. If you do not load the truck to the maximum, with any engine it moves is acceptable. For comfortable control, power steering was added to the design.
The falling-flow carburetor has two cameras. The liquid heater maintains the desired temperature of the working mixture. The dry filter works due to the regulated air supply. In a closed liquid cooling system, air is forced to circulate.
Dry clutch is made of friction type. Equipped with a hydraulic drive. For petrol versions, a peripheral spring is installed, for diesel models - a diaphragm. All copies have a five-speed gearbox. All synchronized, except for the first and rear gears. In the cabin there is a lever to enable overdrive. Mechanical razdatka has a drive to the front and rear axles, there is a direct and lower stages.
The working brake system is two-circuit, supplemented by a pneumatic-hydraulic drive. Braking is carried out on different axes. The locking system is automatic; the modulator and the pneumatic amplifier are present in the design. Brake cylinders are in each channel. The spare brake mechanism is represented by both circuits. The parking brake is mechanically driven.
The drive acts on both axes. The mass of the diesel version is 6.3 tons, gasoline - 5.95 tons. According to experts, for his class GAZ-3308 Sadko has a lot of weight.
The special structure of the suspension, the base of which was taken from the 66th version, allows you to quickly overcome road sections with soft soil and dirt. The big minus for the car is the ground clearance (31.5 centimeters), because of it, it often gets stuck. The length of the car - 6.25 meters. The driver has the ability to overcome rises up to 31 degrees, water barriers up to 1 meter deep and carry cargo with a weight of no more than 2,000 kg.
Modifications GAZ-3308
The cabin is made on all-metal technology, has two doors and is designed for two people. The number of add-ons for the chassis exceeds 100 pieces. The most common are tanks, equipment of rescue services, gas and oil tanks.
The platform is made by all-metal or wood-metal methods. Included is a construction for installing an awning, on the side you can install additional grilles. Audible alarms are used for body contact and passenger compartment.
The package “Huntsman” differs from the basic capacity of the cabin - up to 5 people. Due to the increase in its length, the length of the body was reduced, which is used to transport people and goods of various types. Such equipment is used for the equipment of the residential module, if it is used by repair crews. Versions with a shorter body can transport loads up to 1 ton.
Onboard modification provides passengers with a high level of safety. Above the sides are fastened seat belts, which can fasten passengers. Benches for people attached to the side walls, can be folded. For lighting, a small light bulb is used, mounted on one of the arcs of the awning design.
The frame of the truck is stamped, equipped with front extension spars. Disc wheels have single tires. The device has an automatic tire pressure monitoring system.
In 2014, the plant was presented GAZ-3308 Taiga-VIP. Patency of transport was improved, and the capacity was expanded to 7 people. This cabin allows you to use cars with modules of various farms that contain the necessary equipment and tools.
Instances of recent years have a built-in ladder to move to the roof. There can be installed the trunk for the transport of large but not heavy items. The package includes two winches. "Taiga" is equipped with wiring, so there is a separate lighting and sockets in the cabin and in the van. They work at the expense of the diesel generator. Liquid heating maintains an acceptable temperature in a residential unit. There is a weapons cabinet.
There is a grade "dump truck". Loading and unloading can be carried out from three sides. The mass of transport is slightly more than 8 tons, and the carrying capacity is 4.5 tons. An electric dump truck received more durable tires 8.25-R20, the suspension device has not changed. The GAZ-3308 engine of this type has 122 power, runs on diesel fuel and is equipped with four cylinders. The average fuel consumption is 22 liters per 100 km.
When ordering the machine at the factory, you can select the function of the pre-start heater, which has proven itself in operation at low temperatures. The latest generation engines are environmentally friendly, they comply with Euro-4 standards. Pass up to 500 thousand kilometers without major repairs. Service is cheap, spare parts can be found in any specialty store. Also, the sale of parts distributed in the secondary market.
What can be done?
GAZ-3308 - a quality product of domestic engineering. Over 19 years of operation in various industries, he has demonstrated himself from the best sides. It is used not only for the transport of goods, but also in sports competitions for the passage of off-road. Experienced drivers behind the wheel of this car regularly take top places.
The manufacturing plant offers many versions of the truck. The most popular among buyers are "Sadko" and "Countryman". The average price of the first option is 1.655 million rubles, the second - 1.403 million rubles. The total cost depends on the selected additional options. There are many options on the secondary market. Cars 03-05h years of release will cost the buyer in the 220-450 thousand rubles, 07-09h years - 500-750 thousand rubles.
