GAZ 3307 - the favorite Soviet truck

The truck GAZ 3307 (popularly known as Gazon) was launched in production at the end of 1989. It is released to this day. During this considerable period of time, many models and modifications of cars were built on its base, including GAZ Valdai, which had a "lawn" frame and a "Gazelle" cockpit. In fact, the 3307 was the fourth generation of the legendary "Gazon", whose history begins back in the 60s.

Initially, the GAZ 3307 was designed as a medium-tonnage on-board truck. Still there were modifications with isothermal bodies. The novelty replaced GAZ 53, which seems to have been produced for ages. Despite the fact that the new model was developed and launched in production in 1989, the final removal of the 53rd model from production took place only in 1993.

GAZ 3307 - characteristics of load capacity

Like its predecessor, the novelty had a great ground clearance and could be operated on virtually any road, even in the field. Load capacity was slightly higher - 4.5 tons instead of the previous four. By car it was planned to tow a trailer with a gross weight of 6 tons. Thus, the total load capacity of the machine was about 8 tons. But such a road train was practically never used, as the motor lacked power. For this, the ideal variant was the diesel analogue - model 3309.

In the basic configuration (the other simply does not exist) was a spacious all-metal cabin with ventilation and heating. Unlike the 53 model, the novelty accommodates only two people. By the way, it was this truck that was the first one on which the power steering was installed from the assembly line (not counting the military version of GAZ 66).

From the predecessor was borrowed the hood layout of the cabin. But no restyling engineers with it did not do it - it was absolutely unique design, developed from scratch. The windshield in it was of a panoramic type. The driver has the ability to control all measuring instruments on the panel board. Now in the interior everything is lined with plastic - no metal. The door had soft upholstery, and a seat belt and adjusting buttons were installed on the driver's seat. The buyer has the opportunity to select additional equipment - pre-heater.

Minor changes

The car was not divided into the classification for comfort, but went from the factory alone for everyone. The only change was made in the 90s of last century (then the GAZ company developed a new version of a truck equipped with a diesel engine). All other units remained the same. Soon such a diesel version began to be serially produced under the model 3309. At first these models were equipped with Japanese, then British engines. But the model got true recognition when the Minsk diesel engine D-240 was installed on it. These "lawns" were actively used as city carriers of products. And even now they are working at bakeries and other enterprises.

GAZ 3307 - technical specifications speak for themselves!