The prize "Best Innovation / Technological Breakthrough" was awarded in 2010 by the Adam Smith Institute to the Yaroslavl Motor Plant precisely for the implementation of a project to develop and introduce into serial production a qualitatively new, modern family of 4- and 6-cylinder diesel engines "YaMZ-530".

One of the main models of this series is the L-shaped four-cylinder turbocharged engine "YaMZ-534" Euro-4. This is the very first serial Russian diesel engine of this class.

The predecessor and main features of the YaMZ-534 engine

The YaMZ-534 Euro-4 engine is a diesel in-line type, four-stroke, with compression ignition, with direct injection, with liquid cooling, with turbocharging and charge air cooling in an air-to-air heat exchanger. four valves each.

Although in the model range of the Yaroslavl Motor Engine there was already a 4-cylinder YAMZ-204 engine, which was discontinued more than twenty years ago, this, as they say, was “a completely different story”. Because that engine was a heavy diesel engine. And constructively it was not even provided for equipping it with a turbocharging system. Therefore, the four-cylinder "YaMZ-204" can be called the predecessor of the "534th", but only with a stretch.

After all, "YaMZ-534" is a medium in-line diesel engine, developed, as they say, "from scratch" by the design bureau of the Yaroslavl Motor Plant, together with the Austrian engineering bureau "A.V.L.ListGmbh".

Distinctive features of "YaMZ-534" are compliance with modern environmental standards "Euro-4"; the presence of an electronic control unit (ECU) and the use of a modern direct injection system using the Common Rail fuel system.

The achievement of a high level of environmental standard was made possible in large part by the use of the EGR system. One of the advantages of such a solution is the simplification, and therefore, the reduction in the cost of placing the engine on the car.

YaMZ-534 is a fundamentally new design, using the most relevant and advanced solutions, the rights to which belong to the GAZ Group (the Yaroslavl Motor Plant has been part of this holding in recent years).

The lawn Next truck with the YaMZ 53441-2 engine (150 hp)

For the serial production of diesel engines of the 530th family, a completely new plant was built and launched as part of YaMZ - JSC Avtodiesel. This new enterprise is located on the current outskirts of the city, as the locals say - "beyond the Volga", about twenty minutes' drive from the old plant.

This is the most modern production of diesel engines not only in Russia, but throughout Eastern Europe.

This modern industrial site has an almost 90% level of production automation, and all production equipment on it is from the world's leading manufacturers. In addition to the new diesels of the 530 series, German engines for Mercedes Sprinter minibuses are also assembled here.

Among the suppliers of individual units and components of the new Yaroslavl 4-cylinder are such eminent manufacturing companies with a long-term and impeccable reputation, such as Bosch, ZF, FederalMogul, BorgWarner, MannHummel, Behr, Knorr / Bremse "and others.

The block and cylinder head are cast in Germany at the FritzWinter plant.

However, the new Yaroslavl four-cylinder diesel engines do not entirely consist of imported components and components, as it might seem. For example, the fuel equipment "CommonRail" is of Russian production, from the Yaroslavl Diesel Equipment Plant.

The electronic control unit and, which is especially characteristic, the software for it, were developed by the St. Petersburg company "ABIT", and the production of the ECU itself was mastered at the Starooskolsk plant of automotive electrical equipment.

The production of electronically controlled fuel injectors providing increased spray pressure and multiphase injection (in three portions) has been established at the Altai Precision Products Plant in the city of Barnaul.

Currently, the price list of the Yaroslavl Motor Plant includes nine modifications of the YMZ-534, in the power range from 136 to 190 horsepower. The YaMZ-534 / CNG gas engine, which has become the fruit of cooperation with the Canadian production company WestPort, is allocated in a special order.

Overview of modifications "YaMZ-534" and the scope of their application

In terms of their capabilities, YaMZ-534 engines are very versatile. These motors effectively perform the functions of power units on a variety of vehicles weighing up to 12 tons, together with a load; or on road trains weighing up to 21 tons. It is allowed to use these engines on cars with the number of wheels from 4 to 6, with driving two or four wheels.

Initially, diesel engines "YaMZ-534", all their modifications and configurations were intended for installation on trucks "MAZ", "Ural" (new model), "GAZ" and "GAZonNext" (on gas fuel), as well as on small and medium-sized buses of the PAZ brand.

The key differences between the individual modifications are, first of all, in the settings of the ECU - an electronic fuel supply system optimized for specific tasks.

A more detailed overview of the specific application of modifications of these motors is as follows:

• "YaMZ-5340" - basic modification used as a power unit for trucks, dump trucks, chassis, tractors with wheel arrangement "4x2", "4x4", "6x2", "6x4", with a total weight of up to 12 tons, road trains based on them up to 21 tons - Minsk Automobile Plant "MAZ". There are also three additional modifications: with preparation for the installation of an air conditioning compressor ("YaMZ-5340/01"), with a fan ("YaMZ-5340/02"), with a fan + preparation for the installation of an air conditioning compressor ("YaMZ-5340/03" ).
• "YaMZ-53402" - designed for trucks "Ural-432065" and other cars of the "Ural" brand, including off-road vehicles with a 4x4 wheel arrangement, with a total weight of up to 13 tons, for road trains based on them up to 24 tons in weight. A separate special modification "YaMZ-53402-10" is used as part of the tracked snow and swamp-going vehicle "ZZGT".

Ural-432065 truck with YaMZ-53402 engine (190 hp)

• "YaMZ-5341" - this engine is used as a power unit for the following MAZ vehicles: medium-tonnage vehicles, on a 4x2 vehicle chassis with a total weight of up to 6 tons, for road trains based on them up to 10 tons, and for buses.
• "YaMZ-5341/10" - this motor is used as a power unit for buses of the PAZ-320412 family, with a gross weight of up to 11 tons. There is also a special modification "YaMZ-5341/11" for the installation of an air conditioning compressor.
• "YaMZ-5342" - it is used as a power unit for buses of the models "PAZ-320402", "PAZ-4234", "PAZ-3237", with a total weight of up to 11 tons.
• "YaMZ-5344" - modification for buses of the PAZ-32053 brand.
• "YaMZ-5344-10" - a variant of a diesel engine specially for medium-tonnage trucks of the GAZ-3308 (Sadko) and GAZ-3309 families.
• "YaMZ-53442" - a special modification designed for medium-tonnage off-road trucks of the GAZ-3308 family and their chassis.
• "YAMZ-534 / CNG" - the newest and most "promising" modification, launched into production only at the end of 2015. Powered by gas. It will initially be equipped with new versions of GAZ trucks, and in the near future - the widest range of all kinds of equipment for various purposes.

In addition, since May 2014, the plant launched mass production of the forced modification - "YaMZ-53472-10", with a capacity of 215 horsepower at 2600 rpm, specially designed for the new army armored vehicles "GAZ-233036" (aka "SMP-2" Tiger ").

Technical characteristics of the YaMZ-534 engine

All of these modifications of the new four-cylinder diesel engines are maximally unified with each other and cover the power range from 136 to 215 horsepower. At the same time, the indicator of the minimum specific fuel consumption is, according to the manufacturer, 145 g / hp h. And this number is a very good indicator by modern standards, in line with the most current fuel efficiency standards.

Thanks to the innovative CommonRail direct injection fuel system, equipped with an ECU - an electronic control unit, accurate fuel delivery calibration parameters are achieved for a number of diverse operating modes. This makes it possible to simultaneously ensure both a decrease in fuel consumption and an increase in the efficiency of the engine.

Some technical indicators in specific terms:

• Working volume - 4430 cubic centimeters;
• Power - from 136 to 215 l / s, depending on the modification, at 2300-2600 rpm;
• Number and arrangement of cylinders - 4, "L";
• Bore / Stroke, in millimeters - 105/128;
• Compression ratio - 17.5;
• Maximum torque, Nm (kg / s.m) - 735 (75);
• Rotation frequency at maximum torque - 1300-1600 rpm;
• Crankshaft axle height - 300 mm;
• Environmental indicators - Euro-4 (EGR + POC);
• Overall dimensions (Length / Width / Height), in millimeters: 972/712/836;
• Engine weight, unfuel: 480 kg.;
• The order of operation of the cylinders: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2;
• Fuel system: direct injection CR.

To achieve the Euro-4 environmental level, an EGR system (exhaust gas recirculation) and a catalytic converter with a replaceable filter are used.

It is hoped that the new YaMZ-534 engine will become another example of a reliable, unpretentious and durable solution for a power unit. After all, the Yaroslavl Motor Plant has been the largest player in the industry for more than half a century and does not change itself. In the sense that its classic products - engines of the family "", "" have an impeccable reputation as extremely durable and reliable motors, a kind of "perpetual motion machines" among diesel engines.

YaMZ 534 engine in the assembly shop of the plant

The new power unit, "YaMZ-534", according to the manufacturer, has a projected working life before overhaul from 700 thousand to 1 million km; with the need for maintenance every 30 thousand km. (or 1000 hours of work).

The indicator of oil consumption for waste is no more than 0.1% of diesel fuel consumption, which corresponds to the most advanced samples of such equipment from leading world manufacturers.

The manufacturer's warranty for power units of this series is two years, or 100 thousand kilometers.

YAMZ-534 motors are in high demand on the market: their production volumes are in the tens of thousands of units per year. At the same time, the first maintenance is planned after 15 thousand km (or 500 hours), the second and subsequent maintenance of the engine - after 30 thousand km (or 1000 hours)

Operating experience and reviews of the owners of "YaMZ-534"

The experience of the owners of cars with YaMZ-534 engines, produced in 2011-2013 and already, so to speak, “sniffed the powder”, i.e. proved to be good in conditions of intensive use, suggests that the motor is good. More specifically: reliable; when necessary - high-torque, when necessary - high-spirited and resourceful; works quietly; and, which is especially important in our time, economical (about 15-17 liters).

Each buyer of diesel vehicles of this type has two options: "YaMZ-534" or "Cummins" made in China.

The Yaroslavl motor, judging by the experience and reviews, is much better: it is more unpretentious, reliable, and, although it does not differ in particular cheapness; after all, for the price of spare parts and for the engine itself, it will be preferable. And "YaMZ-534" cannot boast of an inexpensive price quite naturally: after all, a considerable part of the components and assemblies on it are from European manufacturers.

However, "hurray-patriotism" in the field of new technical developments in our modern era is inappropriate. And using technologies and ready-made units from world leaders in the industry is perhaps the right decision. As with their application, it turns out, as they say, "a completely different song."

The cost of "YaMZ-534" in the modern market

The price of the new YMZ-534 engine, announced in the official price list of the Yaroslavl Motor Plant, depending on the modification, varies within 520-560 thousand rubles... The secondary market for used engines of this brand, due to the novelty of this development, has not yet developed.

GAZon Next is a five-ton truck manufactured at the Gorky Automobile Plant since 2014. It represents the fifth generation of GAZ trucks. The vehicle differs significantly from past variations of trucks, however, some components, along with power units, have migrated from the past.

It was 2014 that was the most significant year for the enterprise in Gorky. The firm has presented people with one of the most important new models of the decade in its own product line. It was planned that GAZon Next, like GAZelle Next, was capable of conquering not only the domestic, but also the foreign market. The whole.

The main emphasis at the Nizhny Novgorod enterprise was placed on localization. The car can be called confidently "own". Up to 90 percent of all elements that are present in its design are produced in the territory of the Russian Federation. This is precisely the most important advantage of the vehicle, which is guaranteed a cloudless future.

The model is not only cute, but also reliable. These qualities allow him to be the most important contender for leadership positions in the category of medium-duty trucks of the Russian Federation.

Now the Gorky Automobile Plant can offer the GAZon Next dump truck and the GAZon Next City - new interesting vehicles. For a bad road, the Next 4x4 GAZon was provided. In this article, you will be able to find out about the carrying capacity, fuel consumption, reviews of a brand new car.

Car history

At the onset of 2014, the Group of the Gorky Automobile Plant, following a series of intriguing announcements, was able to present an original car for the Russian Federation - GAZon Next.

The novelty was positioned as a replacement for some well-known generations. Initially, the company decided to say goodbye to the car, the production of which began in Soviet times (1987).

GAZ-3307

For about 30 years of production, the truck has become significantly outdated, despite the whole list of improvements. Considering all this, marketing specialists did not rack their brains and decided to name the new vehicle "Lawn".

By the way, it was just in this way that it was customary for the people to call the past issues of the company. The model even became the successor to the latest generation GAZ-33088. For 25 years, the digging company was able to sell more than 2,000,000 models of GAZ-3307 and 33088.

GAZ-33088

Moreover, almost a million of them continue to operate successfully today. But taking into account medium and small business, due to the need to update machines, it has become more often to buy foreign analogues.

Consumers did not want to buy outdated equipment, even if its pricing policy was not so high. In part, this was the reason for designing a completely new model.

GAZon Next turned out to be fully original, and in appearance it has nothing in common with all its predecessors. This allowed the model to attract justified attention and start using this car.

During the premiere display of the truck, the President of the Russian Federation was present, which spoke of the considerable importance of such an event. Manufacturers promised potential buyers the durability of the model and excellent performance.

Despite the good localization of the release, the car is a fusion of domestic and foreign elements. Therefore, the new GAZon Next acquired a cab of the latest generation of GAZelle, the clutch was installed by ZF (Germany), and the brake system from "". A similar principle made it possible to make a high quality car.

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The history of GAZon Next has not a single family, and the car itself is just beginning to gain fame. But the design team is confident that in the medium-tonnage section, GAZon Next will be able to bypass many rivals.

In the standard configuration and platform, the car can transport up to 5 thousand kilograms, which makes it one of the best in comparison with other models.

The manufacturer will offer several design options at once, which differ in the type of wheel base (4x4, 4x2), ground clearance (315 and 265 mm), as well as the length of the platform (standard, or the presence of an extended modification).

The car is not only a narrow-profile truck, but a large family, which is divided into 3 groups: off-road, universal and urban. The off-road version is considered to be the heir to the 66th Lawn (the presence of an upgraded platform and a unique technical component).

The second one looks a bit like a standard 3307 Lawn, which, as a result, allowed it to get rather big wheels, a solid ground clearance and good cross-country ability. The most important disadvantage of this model is the solid loading height.

The urban modification does not have such a disadvantage by installing wheels with a smaller diameter, however, they will not be suitable for rough roads. Any of the modifications can have two types of cabins (three- and seven-seat cab).

Appearance

The very first thing that catches your eye on a brand new truck is the cab design. She looks a little like Gazelle Next with her silhouette. Here, too, you can find an angular, laconic and business style.

The medium-duty truck has the installation of modern elegant optics, a fully updated interior, which has 3 comfortable seats. For the first time in the entire history of the families of trucks of the Gorky Automobile Plant, they began to use the presence of plastic front fenders, and the cab itself received a galvanized coating.

It is important to note that in past Lawn models, the cab was a weak point - it almost immediately began to rust. The new trucks received the presence of volumetric side mirrors, "mugs", which significantly increase the driver's visibility.

As a separate option, they can be supplied with an electric heating option. It was decided to supplement the GAZon Next cab with a massive bumper, which made the car a little angular. The appearance of the car cannot be called super-attractive, however, in the stream of vehicles, the novelty can immediately stand out.

If we talk about the body itself, then it has a steel design. An aluminum body with increased corrosion resistance can be ordered as a separate option. GAZon Next City received a reduced loading / unloading height, which made it more adapted to work in cities.

Interior

Inside, the Next modification has become much more spacious - about 1/3 more than Lawn 3307. When you are inside, you understand that it has become more comfortable, because of this a little, you even doubt whether this is a domestic car?

The interior space is in many ways similar to the elements of the Next Gazelle. It is convenient to follow the road, the driver is assisted by a rather high seating position and a massive windshield. There are also innovations that are non-standard for cars of the Gorky Automobile Plant, such as:

• Electric windows;
• Air conditioner;
• Cruise control;
• Heated seats.

And all this comes already in the basic configuration. Volga passenger sedans cannot even dream of such a thing, and the Russian truck has it all! In front of the driver is a 4-spoke multifunction steering wheel, which looks quite modern, almost the same as on other foreign cars.

GAZ-Next has a regular audio system with a CD-player that supports MP3 format, and also provides for mounting a pair of music speakers. The gas pedal (accelerator) is electronically controlled, but whether this can be considered an advantage in the quality of domestic spare parts, time will tell.

The interior can comfortably accommodate 3 adults, although a double cab with a driver and 6 passengers can also be ordered. Everything is quite simple, but at the same time it is convenient. The designers of the Gorky Automobile Plant did a good job on a comfortable fit, good ventilation and noise insulation.

The Lawn Next cab can accommodate 3 adults

They also increased the rigidity of the driver's section with Anvis mounts. The driver's seat has received a large number of settings and a mechanical suspension, which minimizes driver fatigue, even on a long trip.

The basic equipment also has armrests. The dashboard looks intuitive and quite understandable, there is a nice backlight. The center console has a free niche for installing third-party multimedia devices.

Specifications

Power unit

To successfully move this vehicle, the design staff provided for the presence of the Yaroslavl turbocharged four-cylinder diesel 4.4-liter engine - YaMZ 5344.

The engine develops 137 horsepower. It has a charge air cooler. The debut version of such an engine began to be mounted on Lawn 3309 in 2013. The engine has become quite successful, as evidenced by the award that was received for the best innovative technology from the Adam Smith Institute.

YaMZ 5344 engine

It was they who were awarded the Yaroslavl enterprise for a similar engine. The power unit was modernized, improving it compared to the standard series. The technical component of the motor fully meets all European standards.

If we compare it with the “capricious” American Cummins engine, which is assembled on Chinese territory, then the domestic engine “digests” any diesel fuel better, and given Russian conditions, this is a clear advantage.

YaMZ is well adapted to the conditions of use and tolerates well-saturated work during low temperature conditions. If the engineering staff decided to install the "American", then he would clearly be able to ruin the car owners of GAZon Next.

Despite the increased volume, in comparison with Cummins, the Yaroslavl power unit is quieter than its previous model at GAZon 3309. According to the assurances of the company, YaMZ-5344 is considered one of the most modern engines, and it has a service life of up to 700 thousand kilometers.

With the help of well-chosen gear ratios of the gearbox, maximum loads do not appear even in difficult situations, which allows the engine to function for a longer time. YaMZ-5344 meets European Euro-4 standards.

Alternatively, it is planned to install the American 3.76-liter Cummnins ISF power unit, which produces 152.3 horsepower. He showed himself well when working with domestic fuel.

He is not afraid of severe frosts, but the presence of pre-heating is only optional here. The engine has 4 strokes, supplied air cooling and liquid cooling. The American is very similar to his direct rival, but not the same.

The motor also meets Euro-4 environmental standards. All versions can accelerate to 110 km / h. The average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers will be 18 liters at a speed of 80 km / h. If you move at 60 kilometers per hour, the consumption will drop to 13.6 liters per hundred. The model can climb up to 30 degrees.

Transmission

Here the engineering staff decided to install an uncontested 5-speed manual gearbox. But it also differs significantly from previous models. The gearbox and the electronic accelerator pedal can be operated using the joystick.

The box has become more reliable, but raised the price a little. At the 2nd and 5th speeds there are Italian Oerlikon Graziano synchronizers. They, together with the grinding of the gear teeth, provide an almost silent operation of the gearbox, which increases the strength of the entire assembly and guarantees easy gear shifting.

In addition, in this box, the thickness of the gears was increased, bearings of foreign production SKF were installed, and Simrit and Rubena cuffs were used, which exclude the occurrence of leaks.

The clutch was from Sachs ZF, which, by the way, is dry and single disc. In this car, the need to squeeze the clutch twice and re-gas has disappeared - "Well, finally" - every owner will say!

Suspension

The model received a completely different suspension. Based on the test drive, the course of the GAZon Next is now softer, and during braking, the truck does not throw from side to side, which was very often seen in the GAZ-3307.

The frame was installed of a reinforced type, although it was almost impossible to break it even on the 53rd Lawn. It has anti-corrosion protection, where there is a cataphoretic coating. Also, the Gorky Automobile Plant began to use the ABS and ASR systems.

A few years ago, most would have considered the installation of such systems on our cars a fantasy, but today it is a reality. The springs installed in front of the workers of the Nizhny Novgorod enterprise were able to modernize.

The suspension features anti-roll bars (rear and front) and Tenneco dampers to reduce vibrations. The use of air suspension is still only in the plans.

Brake system

It may surprise you, but disc brakes are installed on all wheels of the new GAZon. Moreover, the company announced that they did it, increasing efficiency. So now it is calculated for weight up to 12,000 kilograms.

You can press the brake pedal lightly and still feel a fairly quick response. As mentioned above, the new and modern truck has been equipped with systems such as ASR (Wabco), EBD and ABS.

With the help of ACP, it is possible to reduce the slip of the rear wheels, which increases the acceleration speed. With the latter introduction, the truck can move more confidently on gravel or ice.

On top of that, the engineers have provided the ability to turn off this system, if necessary. The brake system has a brake pad wear indicator with a resource of 200 thousand kilometers. If you take a modification of the Next GAZon with all-wheel drive, then the basic models come with drum brakes.

Steering

The steering wheel itself is quite ergonomic, but it can only be adjusted vertically. It has a built-in radio control. To make it convenient and pleasant to drive a medium-duty truck, there is a modern hydraulic power steering from ZFLS, which works quite quietly. The steering wheel now has a reduced radius, which makes it more comfortable to drive.

Specifications

Model	C41R11	C41R31
Length	6435 mm	7910 mm
Width	2307 mm	2307 mm
Height	2418 mm	2418 mm
Ground clearance	265 mm	265 mm
Wheelbase	3770 mm	4515 mm
Front track	1740 mm	1740 mm
Rear track	1690 mm	1690 mm
Full mass	8700 kg	8700 kg
Carrying capacity	5000 kg	4700 kg
Maximum speed	110 km / h
Engine	YaMZ 5344 / Cummins ISF
A type	diesel 4-stroke with turbocharging and charge air cooler
Environmental class	Euro-4
Working volume, l	4,43/3,76
Number of cylinders and their arrangement	4, vertically in a row
Rated power, kW (hp)	109,5 (148,9)/112 (152,3)
Maximum torque, Nm	497/490
Clutch	Sachs ZF single disc dry
Checkpoint	5MKPP
Suspension front / rear	leaf spring with anti-roll bar
Steering	integral steering gear
Shock absorbers	hydraulic telescopic double-acting
Brake system	pneumatic with ABS

Modifications

A universal model, an off-road Sadko with a rotational module and an urban model is envisaged. There is a standard and extended car platform. Models are C41R11 and C41R31. There is also GAZon Next C42. The car is not only an onboard vehicle, various modifications are made on its platform, such as:

• Tanks;
• Vans;
• Tow trucks and manipulators;
• Autotowers;
• Dump trucks;
• Pickups;
• Special equipment.

GAZon Next aerial platform

Since 2016, the Gorky Automobile Plant plans to start production of a serial truck tractor, on the platform of which road trains will be created. It will be able to transport about 10 tons, and the total weight will reach 16 800 kilograms.

However, it is unlikely that the engine used will be able to cope with such loads, therefore, most likely, the Nizhny Novgorod residents will face a new task - to develop a new power unit for the car. There is a GAZon Next dump truck, a GAZon Next pickup truck.

The cost

An on-board truck with a single-row cab will cost from 1,580,000 rubles. As a separate option, you can set the presence of a radio, cruise control, seat heating options and power windows.

The model also has a "urban" version, "GAZon Next City", where there are wheels of reduced diameter, and there is also a reduced loading height, along with a reduced turning radius. A similar model GAZon Next City will cost 10,000 rubles. expensive.

2-row cab modification

A modification with a 2-row cab, designed for 7 seats, will be estimated at 1,655,000 rubles. It is possible to order a car according to your needs, but the price tag will be clearly higher. The extended version of the C41R31 will be priced at RUB 1,830,000 with standard equipment.

Special versions come at a price of 1,700,000 rubles. Let the car be new, but there is already an opportunity to buy a truck from hand. The price will vary from 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 rubles, depending on the modification, equipment and general condition of the model.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the car

• Nice exterior design;
• Good technical equipment;
• Much easier to operate than its predecessor;
• The model costs significantly less than foreign counterparts;
• Quite good dynamic characteristics;
• Convenient and comfortable salon;
• The driver's seat has received adjustments, and it is pleasant to sit on it;
• The steering column is adjustable;
• Compactness with good spaciousness;
• Simplicity of construction;
• Spare parts availability;
• Good maintainability;
• You can carry out loading / unloading where space is limited;
• Factory warranty for 150,000 kilometers or 3 years;
• New front optics;
• Availability of electronic systems such as ABS, ASR and EBD;
• Quite powerful power units;
• Good gearbox;
• Improved visibility;
• Various modifications;
• Clear control;
• There is a full-fledged modification;
• Quite good cross-country ability;
• All wheels have disc brakes;
• There is a hydraulic power steering;
• Plenty of free space in the cabin;
• Low fuel consumption.

Cons of the car

• The suspension is very stiff, especially when driving on an empty car;
• Not very convenient location in the cabin of the alarm button;
• The quality of the materials used when finishing the cab suffers greatly;
• The level of build quality itself;
• Sometimes electronics simply fail;
• Often the electronic gas pedal fails;
• Low level of service;
• The car does not always go straight - after releasing the steering wheel, the car can go to the side;
• There is vibration while driving;
• Rubber is heavily eaten due to the sideways;
• At any moment, YMZ can start to pass oil;
• Weak bearings, hubs;
• Often antifreeze flows through the pipes (due to loosely tightened clamps at the enterprise);
• Sheets are bursting on the springs.

Content

In 2014, the Gorky Automobile Plant began production of a new family of medium-duty trucks, Lawn-Next, which were produced in parallel with the GAZ-3309 trucks. These cars had a payload increased to 5000 kg, a single cab module installed on the Lawn-NEXT, as well as new power units. In 2017, on the basis of Gazon-Next, the production of an all-wheel drive version with a carrying capacity of up to 3 tons will begin, and from 2018 - models with an increased carrying capacity of up to 6 tons.

Lawn-Next

The base engine for Lawn-Next is an in-line 4-cylinder turbodiesel YaMZ-53441 engine. It has a volume of 4.43 liters and is capable of developing 149 hp. and reach a torque of 490 Nm. In addition to the domestic turbodiesel, imported turbocharged diesel units ISF 3.8s with a volume of 3.8 liters and a capacity of 154 hp are also installed on Gazon-Next.

Fuel consumption of Lawn-Next per 100 km. Testimonials

• Oleg, St. Petersburg. Honestly, when the mechanic announced to us that the bosses had bought 10 new Lawn Next, we were skeptical about it. But in fact, everything is not so sad - a very worthy car, I am glad that the manufacturer took into account all the mistakes and corrected a lot of things in the design. We carry building materials, the car goes just fine. I have a version with a domestic diesel engine, it consumes up to 20 liters with a full load - for Peter this is very little, given the volume of the engine and the nature of my work.
• Victor, Taganrog. Lawn Next with an onboard platform. A universal car - you can carry any cargo, if necessary, an awning is installed and forward. Average fuel consumption in urban mode is 18-20 liters of diesel fuel. The only thing that I do not understand is why it was not possible to buy a model with an imported diesel engine, it is both more economical and more reliable.
• Igor, Novosibirsk. Lawn-Next, engine 4.5 l, 2016. Nice, simple and reliable car. He has no analogues for his money - foreign cars are in any case an order of magnitude more expensive, and spare parts for them are not cheap. The consumption of a diesel engine with a load of up to 5 tons in the city is about 18-19 liters, in winter up to 21 liters.
• Alexander, Dimitrov. I work as a driver on a cargo-passenger lawn, with a Cummings engine. I drive a team of adjusters, we often drive on bad roads - there are no cross-country problems. Imported diesel is just a song, pulls wherever you want. I have been working on it for three years now, there have never been any serious breakdowns or malfunctions. It consumes an average of 16-17 liters of diesel fuel, no more.
• Dmitry, Novgorod. In our garage we have a couple of Urals, Kamaz trucks and several cargo Neks for transporting small loads. About cross-country ability The lawn with a diesel engine is not inferior to Kamaz, but it is much more convenient to operate and more comfortable. I moved to it from Kamaz and am completely satisfied. Diesel fuel consumption - from 18 to 19 liters, on the highway consumes 16 liters, no more.
• Denis, Tomsk. Lawn Next, 2014, diesel 4.5 l. On average, the city consumes from 20 to 22 liters, in winter it increases to 25 liters. Even without all-wheel drive, the cross-country ability is normal - it actually saved several times when there were strong snowstorms. I also want to note the high seating position, good visibility and comfortable interior.
• Nikolay, Cherkessk. Despite all the loud statements, Next is the same ancient and primitive GAZ with all its disadvantages. At a time when the whole world is installing economical diesel engines on trucks, we are stubbornly sculpting our own developments, at an insane expense. My Lawn eats from 20 to 25 liters of diesel fuel in the city, compare with foreign cars with their consumption of 15-18 liters of diesel fuel, where is the logic? The build quality as it was g ... and remained - the car began to break down literally a year later, although a new one was bought in the salon.
• Igor, Podolsk. Four-wheel drive and diesel version. I note the excellent cross-country ability - not the Ural and not the legendary Tablet, but rushing off-road is also excellent. I know what I'm talking about - I often have to travel to such places for work that I control with one hand and hold my phone with the other, so that if something happens, I can call the tractor. But I got stuck only a couple of times and in a really serious muddy road, but everything is fine. Diesel consumption is very low - on a normal road from 16 liters (highway) to 19-20 liters (city).
• Boris, Arkhangelsk. Lawn-Next, a dump truck with a regular base. The YaMZ turbodiesel engine is very profitable - it consumes only 25 liters, this is the maximum, usually 22-23 liters. 90-100 km / h can go freely on the highway.

GAZ Lawn NEXT

GAZ Gazon-Next is a family of medium-duty trucks that was born in 2014, replacing GAZ Valdai and replacing the previous Lawn - GAZ-3309. The vehicles have a 4x2 wheel arrangement, their carrying capacity is 5 tons. The GAZon-NEXT line includes a flatbed vehicle, a farmer and a van.

Analogs of Lawn-Next: GAZ Valday, KamAZ-4308, MAZ Zubrenok, KrAZ-5401, Toyota ToyoAce, Mitsubishi Canter, Isuzu Elf, Hyundai HD-78, etc.

Below we will figure out which engine is on the Lawn Next, its power and volume. It uses a small in-line 4-cylinder engine of the Yaroslavl Motor Plant - YaMZ-534, the working volume of which is 4.4 liters.
The first modifications were equipped with the YaMZ-53441 engine, which had a power of 150 hp. and met the Euro-4 standards.
Engines for Euro-5 are YMZ-53443, it has 149 hp. In addition, a 170-strong YaMZ-53445 is put under the same ecology.
There are versions for working on gas - GAZon-NEXT CNG, which are sold with a YMZ-53444 engine for 150 horsepower.

Below, having chosen your car, you will find all the main things about your GAZon Next engine: its technical characteristics, engine problems and diseases, which oil to fill, when to change and how much oil is required for this procedure. There you will also find when you need to adjust the valves, where the engine number, engine resource and more are located.

In October this year, GAZ Group will launch a new generation of medium-duty trucks, Gazon-Next, on the Russian market. This family will replace in the company's lineup not only classic flatbed trucks, but also Valdai family cars, as well as all-wheel drive Sadko.

Lawn-Next is a car of a new family that replaced the GAZ-3309. Carrying capacity of Next has increased by 500 kg and is offered with two wheelbases, which significantly expands the possibilities of using the machine. On Lawn-Next, the bonnet layout is preserved. This solution is more preferable for a truck that will be operated not only on asphalt, but also on dirt roads. The absence of overloading of the front wheels of the car with a load and the unloading of the drive axle when driving empty gives a bonneted truck a number of advantages compared to classmates with a cab over the engine. Plus the simplicity and ease of access to this very engine, which is also not unimportant. Along with a large number of new components and assemblies, the modernized components of the GAZ-3309 were also used in the Next design. This does not reduce the cost of the machine in production, but also makes it easier to maintain.

Engine

The heart of the Lawn is the YaMZ-534 diesel engine, which belongs to the new family of Yaroslavl engines YaMZ-530. Components from leading world manufacturers are widely used in the design of these diesel engines. In particular, a new-generation Common Rail fuel system from Bosch was used, adapted to run on Russian fuel. The engine resource is 700,000 km, while the cost of spare parts and consumables is 20% lower than that of foreign analogues.

The main competitors of YaMZ-534 in Russia are diesel engines MMZ-D-245 and Cummins-ISF-3.8. At the same time, the Yaroslavets significantly surpasses the Minsk engine both in power (148.9 hp versus 119 hp) and in torque (490 Nm versus 420 Nm). If we compare YaMZ and Cummins, then with almost the same power (148.9 hp and 152.3 hp), the Yaroslavl motor reaches its maximum earlier (2300 rpm versus 2600 rpm). The engine torque is practically equal - 490 and 491 Nm, but YaMZ keeps it up to 2100 engine rpm, and Cummins only up to 1900. Another pleasant surprise - with its 148.9 horsepower, YaMZ falls into the category of engines up to 150 hp. which allows you to save on taxes and insurance.

YaMZ-534 engine under the hood of Lawn-Next

Transmission

The gearbox and drive axle of GAZon Next have undergone a deep modernization. To reduce noise in the gearbox, bearings from Schaeffler and SKF are used. Thanks to Oerlicon synchromesh (in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th gears), the effort on the lever when shifting gears is significantly reduced. To prevent oil leakage, Rubena and Simrit cuffs are installed (the drive axle has got the same cuffs). The design of the modernized box allows you to completely abandon overgassing and double squeezing of the clutch. The clutch itself is completely new, from ZF, with a hydraulic Luk drive. Its main advantages are reduced pedal effort and travel. The cardan transmission of the machine has also been completely updated. At GAZon Next, a two-shaft maintenance-free Dana Spicer transmission is installed, which does not need lubrication during maintenance during the entire service life of the machine. The cardan gear attachment should be checked every 15 thousand kilometers, that is, three times less often than its predecessor.

Chassis

The Lawn frame has been redesigned with reinforced side members at the front and new rear front suspension brackets. The design of the front cross member has also been changed to allow the installation of a new bumper and towing devices. The frame has a cataphoresis coating to protect against corrosion. The rear suspension has not undergone significant changes, but the front axle is suspended on the Lawn-Next on small-leaf springs, the ends of which are embedded in rubber-metal hinges. Both axles are equipped with anti-roll bars. The front axle is also equipped with Tenneco hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.

Disc wheels of the Lawn-Next can be either collapsible, with a 6.0B-20 rim and a footless mount according to the ISO standard, or non-collapsible, with a 6.75 × 19.5 rim. The former are intended for tubeless tires 8.25R20, the latter for tubeless tires 245 / 70R19.5. The use of tires of international dimension with a landing diameter of 19.5 significantly expands the choice of the most suitable rubber for the operation of a truck in various conditions.

Steering

The new ZF-LS integral steering with variable gear ratio provides high information content and ease of operation, which are not inferior to foreign counterparts. The CSA steering column is tilt-adjustable and does not require lubrication of the propeller shaft joints during maintenance. It takes 4.2 turns of the steering wheel to turn the wheels from extreme left to full right. As an option, there are duplicate audio control buttons located on the steering wheel.

Brake system

Completely new, pneumatically driven, from Wabco. The brakes of all wheels are disc, ventilated, with a brake pad resource of 200 thousand km and a wear indicator. Anti-lock braking (ABS) and traction control (ASR) systems, as well as electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Lawn-Next is standard. The pneumatic braking system provides more than just an air bleed function for the drive of special superstructure units. It enables the machine to work with a trailer equipped with pneumatic brakes. The brake system of GAZon Next is designed for a total weight of 12 tons. Thus, the Lawn, with its own GVW of 8.7 tons, can tow a trailer with a GVW of 3.3 tons.

Cabin

The cab of the new Lawn is completely unified with the Gazelle-Next cab. In a single row design, it is designed for three people. Such advantages of this cab as ease of entry and exit, excellent visibility and excellent ergonomics of the workplace have already been highly appreciated by the drivers of the new Gazelles. There is no doubt that all these advantages will be inherent in Lawn-Next. As an option for the Lawn, a ceiling console with a shade and a 1DIN tachograph compartment will be offered. Among the features of the standard Lawn configuration that are not available for all competitors-classmates, are the sprung TIS driver's seat, Brose power windows and the Kiekert door locking system with central locking.

As for the plumage (it is naturally original on the machine), then all parts that are exposed to the maximum effect of aggressive environments are made of galvanized steel. Hood side liners, inner shrouds and fender liners, as well as the radiator grille are plastic. With better corrosion resistance, they are much lighter than steel, which favorably affects the carrying capacity of the car.

Body

For both standard and long-wheelbase Lawn-Next, two versions of the onboard platform will be developed: a standard 2176 mm wide and a wide 2450 mm one. When transporting goods on Euro pallets, this ensures more efficient use of the machine. Judge for yourself: a lawn with a standard base and body (length 3500 mm, width 2176 mm) is capable of transporting 6 euro pallets in one trip. In the case of using a wide platform, the capacity of the body increases by one and a half times, that is, the car transports 9 euro pallets in one trip. For a long-wheelbase car, these indicators - 10 and 12 euro pallets - is a 20% increase in the cargo transported at a time. The economic effect is evident. Add to this the reduction in the time for loading and unloading due to the low loading height (1300 mm on tires and 1165 mm on tires) and it becomes clear that the new GAZon practically has no competitors on the Russian market. For now, anyway.

Lawn-Next with an extended body

findings

• An increase in payload of 500 kg compared to the previous model, two body options in width make it possible to use the machine more efficiently during transportation. The presence of a pneumatic braking system and the ability to work with a trailer enhances this effect.
• Due to the rational weight distribution along the axles, thanks to the bonnet arrangement, Lawn-Next feels confident both on highways and on dirt roads, which is a great advantage for Russia;
• Modern components and assemblies provide not only economical operation, but also provide a significant reduction in the cost of car maintenance;
• Comfortable cab makes the driver's work more efficient and safe, reduces the risk of accidents;
• Wide unification with other GAZ models eliminates the problem of providing consumables and spare parts, as well as service in branded service centers;
• Two wheelbase options and the possibility of installing a two-row cab make it possible to use the Lawn-Next for the installation of various superstructures and the creation of a wide range of special equipment on its basis.