Bus GolAZ 5251, 6228: specifications and photos

At the Golitsyn plant, they decided to expand the range of their cars. The engineers carried out a huge amount of work, and as a result, the GolAZ 5251 bus turned out. The main purpose of this model is to work on intercity as well as suburban routes. For the first time a prototype plant presented at the exhibition "Comtrans" in 2010. After the exhibition, many wanted to know more about this car.

The main products that the plant produces today are city buses. These machines are entirely the development of the GolAZ. Part of the production is given for the production of tourist vehicles. In addition to new models, the factory produces an exemplary - it's GOLAZ LiAZ 5256. Familiar letters in the name make it clear that the technique is based on the LiAZ bus. But complete unification came out for the machine, as they say, sideways. Its characteristics were not suitable for intercity transportation.

Despite the fact that the previous model's GolAZ bus has a similarity to the new inter-city bus in some units and nodes, it is a completely different and original car.

How the bus was born

Long-distance model began to be created in July 2009. During this time, a colossal amount of work was done. So, engineers of the enterprise conducted fruitful communication both with sellers, and with those who should subsequently use the bus. Having received the information of interest almost "at first hand" or from future consumers, and built this bus GolAZ. When creating the model, specialists used innovative technical solutions, as well as new materials, which are designed to significantly extend the life of the machine. The manufacturer is as confident and gives a guarantee for 12 years. It extends to the bodywork.

Appearance

About this car can not be said that its appearance is catchy. The designers did not hurry to do something like that, but they built the model in a rather conservative style. Look at the GolAZ (bus). The photo is presented below. It is similar to most other buses created in the enterprise. So, straight lines of a body and double-glazed windows prevail here.

But there is something to draw attention to. Particularly stands out in the general view of the panoramic windscreen. In addition, it also significantly improved the aerodynamic characteristics of the model. But that is not all. On the side parts you can not see the traditional racks, which were previously between the windows. Now, as windows, double-glazed windows, which are separated by a layer of sealed cord. Racks are still available. They were hidden from the gaze of the double-glazed windows. Inside the body there are no more partitions between the luggage compartment covers. Thus, it was possible to get rid of joints and seams. The machine looks very, very attractive thanks to this.

Also, you need to say a few words about some innovations that you can not see. The bus is packed with special sheets, which have a double layer of zinc coating. Front and rear masks are fiberglass. The roof is also made of fiberglass. Hatches of a luggage carrier - aluminum.

All this is built on a frame of steel rectangular pipes. To increase the resistance of the body to corrosion, the plant did not weld the joints of the frame, as well as the skin. The welding seam was successfully replaced with glue.

Salon

In the development of the cabin as much as possible took into account all the wishes of potential owners. Many asked to reduce the width of the seats for passengers to increase the passage. The request was satisfied. For heating, an autonomous heating system is used. This is as many as 8 stoves. Each of them has 8 kW of power.

For buyers, there are several complete sets. The simplest of them has nothing. Medium and high will have a comfortable lounge, multimedia, climate control and a bio-toilet. The salon will accommodate 53 people in the basic equipment and 55 in others. The length of the car for 55 people will be more and will be 13 m.

Driver's seat

Bus "GolAZ" is equipped with the most comfortable chair with all the necessary adjustments. They are made in our country, in Yekaterinburg. The steering column also has all the necessary adjustments. It was manufactured in Turkey at the facilities of Mercedes.

And with the dashboard did not work. All instruments and devices are completely analog. Informativity and readability are very low. Perhaps, further things will be much better.

Specifications

GolAZ is a bus that is offered with one of three diesel units. Each of them is a six-cylinder in-line engine. Everyone supports the norms of Euro-4. They differ only in their characteristics. The manufacturer made the basic rate on already checked and traditional engine from MAN. This diesel engine has a working volume of 6.9 liters, its capacity is 280 liters. S., And the torque is 1100 Nm at 1200 rpm.

For those who want to save a little, the unit from Cummins is offered. Here the volume is less - 6.7 liters, maximum power - 272 horsepower.

Do not forget about the factory and domestic manufacturers of power units.
Thus, YaMZ 536 is presented as the third motor. Its volume is 11.5 liters. The power will be much higher than that of the presented engines. In terms of power, he gives out 315 forces. But the torque is weak. A total of 882 HM at 1300 vol.

For all motors in the pair, a mechanical six-speed gearbox is offered.

Bus GolAZ 6228

When this model was presented only, it seemed that it was not the model, but the LiAZ of the 62nd series, in front of the audience. But this is not so. Appearance, body, interior - everything is different and new.

The car is built on a chassis from Scania. In the rear overhang the 9-liter power unit hides. This is not a motor from the Cat, but a six-cylinder turbo diesel engine from Scania. Its power is 300 horses. Interestingly, the bus is three-axle. The torque from the engine is given to the second axis. The third axis is responsible for the steering.

Brake and steering systems are made all the same - in Sweden, Scania engineers. Above all else worked specialists of the plant GolAZ. The bus is designed for 35 people, although, according to calculations, it will be around 140.

How and for what?

The model described is 15 meters long - a compromise. This is the link that was lacking. Now it is a car with increased profitability for city or intercity routes.