GAZ introduces next generation Ural truck range

[kscarbel2]

Press Release / June 2, 2015

GAZ Group has introduced the next generation range of its legendary Ural truck brand at the 16th annual construction equipment and technologies exhibition taking place in the Crocus Expo Center from 2 to 6 June.

The new Ural heavy truck series will be available for order in the second half of 2015.

Offering new levels of fuel efficiency and comfort, the modern looking new “Ural Next” are available with a broad range of specifications to meet varying global requirements.

While maintaining the traditional advantages of the Ural brand, a unique cross-country capability combined with high functionality, the new trucks offer improved handling and fuel efficiency.

The base powertrain for the Ural Next is a new YaMZ-536 diesel engine offered in 240, 285 and 312 horsepower ratings, paired with either YaMZ or ZF transmissions.

In addition to diesel power, both methane and compressed natural gas (CNG) engines are now available.

The maximum front gross axle rating has been increased from 5.3 to 6.5 metric tons, while the permissible payload has increased from 12 to 13 metric tons.

Allowed gross vehicle weight has increased to 22.5 metric tons, and the gross combination weight rating has risen to 38 metric tons.

The redesigned transfer case has a 40 percent higher torque capacity, while a reduction in friction has reduced fuel consumption by 8 percent.

Chassis strength has been reinforced on long wheelbase models.

Upgraded axles result in longer service life. Redesigned propeller shafts have twice the torque capacity as previous models for significantly extended driveline life.

Featuring Wabco brake components, integrated power steering, pneumatically-actuated transfer box and intra-axle differential locks, the Ural Next can easily overcome the most difficult off-road conditions.

“The development of Ural Next is the result of successful cooperation between enterprises and design services of GAZ Group,” says Vadim Sorokin, GAZ Group President. “The cab for new Ural Next is based on the GAZelle Next and GAZon Next cab, and the YAMZ-536 engine was developed at our Yaroslavl Motor Plant. Ural engineers used their unique experience for developing vehicles for operation in extreme off-road conditions. The outcome of strong cooperation between GAZ Group’s business units is a new next-generation heavy truck that can exceed the varying requirements of the customers around the world.”

“We have an ongoing commitment to keep our Ural series at the forefront of heavy truck development,” says Ural Plant Managing Director Victor Kadylkin. “By focusing on the demands of our customers, we have created a new generation Ural truck that will help to increase our market share worldwide in the heavy truck segment. Ural Next is characterized by its modern look and interior, comfortable cabin, easy drivability and improved performance characteristics including increased maneuverability and durability plus reduced fuel consumption. At the same time, the truck has retained the traditional high off-road capabilities that Ural is known for amongst customers in the construction, oil and gas extraction, forest industry, mining and public utilities segments.”

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[mrsmackpaul]

if nothing else it looks tough as nails

Paul

[Vladislav]

They were always tough.

Mostly used as loggers or army trucks.

Early versions in 60's and 70's had V8 gassers although with V8 diesel starting from late 70's they became to be killers as you guys would say.

Don't know about the latest models but those trucks were equipped with juice brakes. There was some special reason, I was told to make no air drain noise being an army vehicle. Not sure though.

The ones above have new comfortable cab off GAZ new generation trucks (as posted in the articel) and modern design of the front end.

Haven't seen them on the road yet, they'll probably show out soon.

[kscarbel2]

When the much hated former General Motors purchasing czar Bo Andersson was running GAZ from 2009 to 2013 (he's now at AvtoVAZ), he in 2010 was planning to out-source Ural's much needed new heavy truck cab, and he narrowed his options down to Chinese truckmaker FAW (http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/gaz-teams-up-with-chinas-faw-on-trucks/417202.html).

Because that plan never materialized, and Ural is financially challenged (GAZ Group itself has some money), so the Russian truckmaker was forced to get creative and make use of their in-house Next cab. I think they did a nice job of adapting it.

[kscarbel2]

Ural Next........The Legend Continues

[kscarbel2]

They were always tough.

Mostly used as loggers or army trucks.

Early versions in 60's and 70's had V8 gassers although with V8 diesel starting from late 70's they became to be killers as you guys would say.

Don't know about the latest models but those trucks were equipped with juice brakes. There was some special reason, I was told to make no air drain noise being an army vehicle. Not sure though.

The ones above have new comfortable cab off GAZ new generation trucks (as posted in the articel) and modern design of the front end.

Haven't seen them on the road yet, they'll probably show out soon.