UAZ 390945 "Farmer" is the result of an extraordinary combination of a minibus and a truck. If you look closely, you can see that the body and chassis of the car were borrowed from a cargo model, and the cabin (more precisely, half of it) - from the legendary "Loaf". According to the manufacturer, the new modification differs from a simple cargo UAZ in that it has increased cross-country ability and comfort. Of course, it is impossible to argue with the first, the application has borne fruit. But comfort ... Here the situation is different.
Design
To understand the features of the new UAZ, we will start with the design.
To be honest, there is nothing to talk about in appearance. The cabin is old, the cargo platform and sides are not new either. If you plunge into history and compare the first UAZ, from which the engineers took half of the body and put it on the frame, nothing really changed. By today's standards, this is a development from the 60s. Then there was no question of any chrome edging or aerodynamic body kits and visors. In addition, the "Tadpole" is a military vehicle, so few people thought about its design, and even more so in those years. In general, the UAZ has not yet coped with the transition from "war" to "civilian life". And there is no point in waiting for it to become modern.
Salon
And now about the most important thing - the salon. Here, according to the manufacturer, there is everything for the comfort of an ordinary farmer. What the engineers had in mind when they called the modification "Farmer" (after all, this is a word of American origin), if they have never been in Russia before, is not clear. UAZ 390945 may have been improved during the development stage, but we, apart from the old "super-ascetic" dashboard of Soviet times, a pair of "bedside tables" resembling a chair, and a new table standing between them, did not notice anything.
The lack of electronics and comfort inside, perhaps, makes the car easier to operate, but still not to the same extent.
What's under the hood?
The new UAZ truck has a gasoline engine - ZMZ 409. With its 2700 cubic centimeters of volume, it produces 112 horsepower. By the way, until recently the Farmer used an injector with the Euro-2 ecological standard. The motor is high-spirited, high-torque, but the 5th gear on the road is clearly not enough (4MKPP is installed on the "Farmer"). Already at 60 kilometers in the cabin, everything begins to rattle, make noise and vibrate. Noise isolation here, to put it mildly, is not the best.
is it so bad?
Of course not. In justification of the ancient design and uncomfortable interior, we can say that, perhaps, it is because of this that the UAZ still has such a simple and reliable design. You can fix the UAZ 390945 just in the field, you can buy a spare part for almost nothing and install it in 5 minutes with a minimum of tools. And if there are no tools, you can always use the materials at hand. And these are not fictions, but real facts. Try to do this with the Sprinter, but it won't even travel a kilometer after such a repair, it will break down and stand on the sidelines, and then wait for a huge bill at the technical center. Our UAZ steadfastly endures any obstacles, it will pass any swamp, and if it breaks down, it will reach the house for the next 5, or even 50 kilometers.
Therefore, despite the low comfort and outdated design, in terms of technical equipment, the UAZ 390945 is at a height, for which our car owners love it. And we appreciate it for the fact that it is really reliable, easy to operate and cheap to maintain, although, of course, there is a lot of criticism about comfort and design.
UAZ 39094 "Loaf" is a commercial car that belongs to the class of the so-called "farmer". The model is characterized by increased cross-country ability on roads of any type and in off-road conditions.
Cargo UAZ 39094 is an excellent assistant for active and business people. On it you can safely go on vacation to nature, fishing, hunting. Compact dimensions and spaciousness will allow you to conveniently transport a significant amount of cargo.
The beginning of the release of UAZ 39094 falls on 1998. Since the release of the model on the domestic commercial car market, and today there are several modifications of this machine.
Unlike its predecessors, the flatbed truck has a greater payload, better stability and a smoother ride. Compared to the 33036 series, the UAZ 39094 is equipped with a five-seat cab with three doors, as well as a shortened metal platform. In addition, this model has a tented roof with a removable frame and a double cab with two folding berths.
The comfort of a cross-country vehicle is ensured thanks to adjustable seats, an improved interior with upholstered doors and a rear wall, noise insulation in the cabin, a well-thought-out dashboard, etc.
Small-sized truck UAZ Farmer is designed to transport goods weighing up to 1150 kg and 5-7 people. The machine is equipped with an onboard platform and a 2-row cab and is used by private farms and public utilities. The use of an all-wheel drive allows you to deliver repair crews and various cargoes on country roads and off-road.
Specifications
All vehicle modifications are built on a frame chassis with 2 wheelbases. The trucks are equipped with a 4-5-speed synchronized gearbox and a 2-speed transfer case. Standard drive axles are borrowed from UAZ-452, on some cars manufactured after 2015, Spicer units equipped with a differential lock clutch are installed (only for the rear axle).
The UAZ Farmer 2018 model year does not look different from its predecessors. The machine is equipped with an in-line 4-cylinder engine with a multipoint fuel injection system. The motor is equipped with forced liquid cooling, develops a power of 112 hp.
The use of an engine with an injector made it possible to simplify the starting procedure. The car began to consume 20-30% less gasoline, but it requires fuel with an octane rating of at least A92. Fuel consumption for the UAZ-3909 depends on the model of the installed engine, it is in the range of 13.5-17.5 liters per 100 km.
The volume of the UAZ tank is 50 liters, so an additional tank is installed on board, designed for 27 liters of fuel. On some models, tanks with increased volume are used. Due to the design features, the filling volumes of the UAZ tanks are 2-3 liters less than the full one. Fuel is supplied by a mechanically or electrically driven pump. A filter for liquid purification is installed in the lines, versions with an injector are equipped with a gasoline vapor trap.
The wiring diagram of all modifications is built on a 1-wire principle, the car body is used as a negative conductor. The voltage sources are a battery and an alternator equipped with a rectifier module. To protect electrical circuits from short circuits, several mounting blocks with fuses are installed, there is a bimetallic reusable insert. Additional equipment can be equipped with separate protective elements installed inside the unit.
UAZ-39094
The utility vehicle is built on the basis of a steel frame with a wheelbase increased to 2550 mm. The machine is equipped with an all-metal cabin designed to carry 5 people. Access inside is through 3 swing doors. The UAZ-3909 body located behind the cab is equipped with arches for installing a protective awning. The floor of the loading platform is made of wood.
Overall dimensions of UAZ Farmer-39094 and technical characteristics:
- length - 4881 mm;
- width (with open doors) - 3840 mm;
- height (when installing an awning) - 2355 mm;
- base - 2550 mm;
- entry angle - 28 °;
- equipped weight - 1995 kg;
- trailer weight (equipped with brakes) - 1500 kg;
- maximum speed - up to 127 km / h.
Dimensions of the UAZ-39094 cargo platform:
- length - 2085 mm;
- width - 1870 mm;
- height (with awning installation) - 1400 mm.
Cargo space options allow you to place equipment for utility or road works. The platform has a lifting capacity of 700 kg.
UAZ-390995
The UAZ-390995 modification is a cargo-and-passenger van designed for 7 people and 475 kg of cargo. The rear seats can be folded out to form sleeping bags. The difference between the car is the 112-strong power unit ZMZ-409. Disc brakes equipped with ABS sensors are introduced into the front axle device.
On the UAZ-39095-04 version, the UMP carburetor engine was used, having a power of 84 hp. Such cars were equipped with drum brakes on all wheels without ABS. The standard equipment of the cab included a luggage rack.
UAZ-390945
Vehicle UAZ-390945 The farmer with an extended wheelbase is equipped with a 2-row all-metal cab for 5 people (including the driver). The cabin contains 2 liquid heaters equipped with individual fans. An onboard platform made of rolled steel is installed at the rear.
The car is equipped with a 112-horsepower ZMZ-40911 gasoline engine and a 4-speed gearbox with power take-off. In the suspension of the front and rear axles, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers of 2-way action are used. The steering gear is equipped with a hydraulic booster. The electrical equipment uses alternators with a capacity of 1.1-1.3 kW. The plant equipped the trucks with various tires, the working tire pressure is 2.4 and 2.7 MPa (front and rear, respectively).
Characteristics of UAZ-390945:
- fuel tank capacity - 50 l;
- permissible weight - 3070 kg;
- trailer weight (with brakes) - 1500 kg;
- length - 4847 mm;
- height (with awning) - 2355 mm;
- width (mirrors) - 2170 mm;
- fuel consumption rate - 17.0 liters per 100 km of run.
UAZ-390944
The UAZ-390944 vehicle is equipped with a 5-seater cabin and a cargo platform designed for a load of 700 kg. A chassis with a base increased to 2550 mm is used. The gross weight of the truck reaches 3050 kg, while the car is capable of accelerating to 110 km / h and consumes 17.5 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. The cabin has a standard heater, no additional device for the rear row of seats was installed. The fuel supply is stored in 1 tank, designed for 50 liters. Additional tanks were not installed by the plant.
UAZ-390994
The closed all-metal UAZ-390994 is built on the chassis with a standard base (2300 mm). 7 seats are installed inside (including the driver's seat). The cargo compartment, separated from the passenger cabin by a bulkhead, is designed to accommodate 1000 kg of cargo. The machines used the power unit UMZ-4213, which meets the environmental standards of Euro-3. With a working volume of 2.89 liters, the engine develops a power of 106 hp.
The machines are equipped with a 4-speed gearbox, which allows the selection of up to 40% of the engine power when parked and while driving. For this, the installation of a special gearbox is used, which was agreed with the manufacturer. On some machines, a front axle was used with the ability to turn off the drive. Trucks were equipped with drum brakes and an additional parking brake with a mechanical drive. The steering drive is built according to the scheme of a globoidal worm - a 2-ridge roller, it was not equipped with an amplifier.
UAZ-33094
The utility vehicle is equipped with a 112-horsepower ZMZ-409 engine, equipped with distributed fuel injection. The vehicle has an increased carrying capacity of up to 1075 kg, but the use of a powerful engine made it possible to raise the maximum speed to 115 km / h. To cool the engine, forced pumping of liquid is used using a pump. A thermostat is installed to maintain the set temperature. The interior heating system is connected to the cooling jacket.
On later production cars, an improved braking system with disc mechanisms on the front axle began to be used. Some trucks are equipped with an electronic anti-lock braking system. The rear axle retains the drum mechanisms with automatic clearance adjustment.
The standard equipment of the machines of the first releases included a tank with a capacity of 56 liters, the capacity of which was deemed insufficient. The plant introduced the installation of an additional capacity for 27 liters of gasoline. The tanks are connected by lines, equipped with individual meters for the amount of liquid.
UAZ-390942
The UAZ-390942 vehicle is distinguished by the installation of a platform with a loading height reduced by 100 mm. The assembly uses a wooden floor and hinged metal sides. The plant installed ZMZ and UMZ carburetor engines on the cars, which accelerated the truck to a speed of 105 km / h.
The volume of the tanks has been increased to 112 liters, which ensures a mileage of over 600 km in urban conditions. The tanks have a unified design and are located on the sides of the frame under the loading platform.
UAZ-390902
The universal cargo van UAZ-390902 is designed to carry 7 passengers and 450 kg of luggage. The cargo compartment is separated from the passenger compartment by a metal partition with a window.
The cars were supplied with a 75-horsepower carburetor engine, designed to use A76 gasoline. In urban driving, the fuel consumption per 100 km is 16.5 liters. The minibus has a gross weight of 2820 kg and can accelerate to a speed of 110 km / h. Drum-type brakes, hydraulic pads drive. A hydraulic vacuum amplifier is installed in the drive design, located under the radiator lining.
It is difficult to say which of the two legendary cars from Ulyanovsk is more recognizable, and the popular names of both ("Kozel" and "Loaf") have firmly entered everyday speech. Few will say offhand what an all-metal UAZ-3741 is, but if you say "Loaf", no further explanations will be required.
Once you say “Loaf”, no further explanations are required.
The basis of the requirements for the original: simplicity, maneuverability and maintainability, ensured their popularity in the villages. Here, cheapness and cross-country ability meant much more than the lack of elementary comfort in the car, and the possibility of repairing in the middle of the field with an elementary set of tools more than compensated for frequent breakdowns. The “Loaf” became especially popular as it played many roles in muddy roads: from an ambulance to a light truck. The inconvenience of the truck operation led to the creation on its basis of the "Tadpole" with a two-seater cabin and a closed awning onboard body, which in the countryside occupied the same niche as "" - in the city. The five-seater "Farmer" became a reasonable compromise in terms of the number of passenger seats and the capacity of the cargo platform.
Technical characteristics of UAZ-390945 "Farmer"
The new UAZ "Farmer" according to the scheme traditional for Ulyanovsk "tadpoles" - a cut-off cabin from it was installed on the frame of the "Loaf", adding the missing length with a compact side platform. Like all modern representatives of its family, it is produced with a single engine - the ZMZ-4091 gasoline injection engine of the Zavolzhsky Motor Plant. This unit, brought to conformity with Euro-4 standards, with a volume of 2.7 liters, produces 112 hp, which gives the Farmer quite decent dynamics on the asphalt and at the same time allows in a low gear to confidently rotate the wheels stuck in the mud on the hubs - Considering that the vehicle's curb weight is 1,820 kg, the previously installed engines were not powerful enough.
Electronic fuel injection made it possible to deal with the main drawback of all UAZs - the proverbial gluttony: the Farmer's passport consumption of 12.4 l / 100 km (at 80 km / h), although not comparable with city cars, but for an off-road mini-truck quite normal. At the same time, the engine is quite unpretentious and successfully digests AI-92 commercial gasoline.
The main modernization of the car, caused by the increased engine power, was the installation of disc brakes on the front axle - the old drum mechanisms could no longer cope with their task of stopping the UAZ, except for five people in the cabin capable of carrying up to 1075 kg of cargo on a platform covered with an awning. At the same time, this greatly facilitated the service of the "Farmer".
The UAZ-390945 transmission does not need a special introduction: it is a 5-speed manual transmission familiar to all fans of the brand (previous modifications of the UAZ-39094 had 4 speeds), locked with a transfer case. The front axle is disengaged if necessary by a lever in the passenger compartment.
The technical solutions used in the design of the modernized version are still archaic, but the plant clearly strives to provide the owner with decent comfort and safety. Although ABS is still only installed on the passenger version of the Loaf (models 220695-460 and 220695-460-04), the new Farmer is equipped with modern three-point seat belts and power steering.
Technical solutions are still archaic, but with a desire for comfort and safety.
Driver comfort has never been one of the advantages of the Ulyanovsk cabover family. Nevertheless, the passenger-and-freight UAZ, although it is still inconvenient with the huge moves of the transmission control levers scattered in the center of the cabin, began to be perceived more pleasantly than the Spartan predecessor UAZ-39094: a more comfortable and compact steering wheel appeared, the seats became softer, and the noise insulation of the lining of the casing that occupies half of the cabin the engine has become noticeably better. Instead of different-caliber buttons and toggle switches, the usual steering column switches appeared. But the dashboard remains the same uncomfortable metal structure, and the new speedometer with an additional digital display fixed in its center cannot be called easy to read - although it is now not covered by the driver's right hand, it is still uncomfortable to look at it.
Due to the fact that the partition between the rows of seats has been removed from the passenger compartment, access to the battery and the engine compartment on the Farmer has become much easier. For a car that requires frequent maintenance, this is by no means a trifle.
Tuning UAZ
High off-road qualities combined with a low price made the products of the Ulyanovsk plant one of the most popular objects for tuning among lovers of travel, fishing and hunting. Regardless of whether the work is done by hand, or the owner contacts a specialized company, there are several main areas of improvement:
The owners of such vehicles form close communities where they share their experience and videos of operating the modified UAZ vehicles. These forums can be a great source of information for newcomers to off-road driving and vehicle preparation.
Cars based on UAZ "Farmer"
Special equipment based on "Loafs" of all modifications has been produced for a long time. The Farmer's lineup is supplemented with the following cars:
Price and owner reviews of UAZ-390945
The only complete set of a mini-truck sold by the plant is 659,990 rubles; when buying a car, a recycling program is in effect, which allows you to save 120 thousand of this price. The list of options is small: for an additional 5,000 rubles, you can install heated front seats.
Models of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant are widely used for movement on surfaces of various quality. UAZ 390945, the technical characteristics of which are given below, is equipped with an all-metal cabin and a small body. This allows you to simultaneously transport passengers and lightweight cargo.
Vehicle design
UAZ-390945 has a frame structure. At the rear of the frame, there is a metal body with drop sides. The front wall is rigidly fixed to the platform. The rear and side boards are folded back. This allows loading from three sides. To protect the cargo from atmospheric precipitation and wind while driving, the manufacturer equipped the car body with an awning. It is mounted on a specialized metal frame.
UAZ 390945 has two drive axles. The rear axle is always on. The front is connected forcibly if necessary. The connection is made by a lever located in the cab.
IMPORTANT: The front axle of the UAZ vehicle is not intended for long-term movement on a good quality surface.
In front of the frame is an all-metal cab. The manufacturer has equipped the cab with three doors. The power unit is accessed from the passenger compartment. The engine compartment cover is located at the front of the cab between the driver's and passenger's seat.
Technical characteristics of the UAX 390945 model
Due to its high technical characteristics, the model is widely used in places with poor road surface.
Overall mass parameters
- The length of the cars from the front to the rear of the body is 4.82 meters;
- Width along the side edges of the cab - 1.94 meters;
- Height from the cover to the upper edge of the body frame - 2355 mm;
- Platform length - 1612 mm;
- The width of the cargo compartment is 1.97 meters;
- Body height - 1.4 meters;
- The wheelbase of the car is 2.55 meters;
- Track in the center of the wheels - 1.445 m;
- Ground clearance under the crankcase of the front and rear axles - 20.5 centimeters;
- Curb weight - 1995 kg;
- The carrying capacity of the UAZ 390945 is 1.075 tons.
REFERENCE: On a UAZ 390945 car, the body dimensions allow you to transport loads of various volumes and weights.
Engine
The manufacturer has equipped the machine with a power unit that is reliable and easy to operate. It is a 112 horsepower four-stroke gasoline engine. The volume of the power unit is 2.7 liters. It has four working cylinders arranged vertically in one row. On older versions, a carburetor-fed engine was installed. The new versions have an injection power unit.
The cooling system of the engine is liquid forced type. The movement of liquid in the cooling jacket is carried out by a belt-driven water pump. This allows the vehicle to be used at any ambient temperature.
An electric starter is provided to start the motor. The starter supply voltage is 12 volts. The starter is remotely controlled using the ignition switch located on the front panel. You can also read about.
REFERENCE: On a UAZ 390945, fuel consumption per 100 km is 13 liters. With the volume of the fuel tank, this indicator allows you to travel long distances without additional refueling. The volume of the UAZ 390945 tank is 50 liters. Aggressive driving or long-term use of the vehicle for off-road driving may increase the fuel consumption rate.
Transmission
The manufacturer installs a manual gearbox on the 390945 model. It has four forward and one reverse gears. The gearbox is controlled by a lever installed in the cabin.
Gear shifting is possible after a complete stop of the gearbox input shaft. To stop the input shaft, the clutch must be disengaged. The machine is equipped with a dry single-plate clutch. The clutch disc is equipped with springs that soften the clutch engagement. The clutch drive is hydraulic.
UAZ 390945 is equipped with a transfer case. The front axle is connected with a transfer case. The design of the transfer case reduces the torque transmitted from the gearbox to the drive axles of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: The inclusion of a lower gear of the transfer case is possible only after connecting the front axle of the car.
The axles of the model are equipped with planetary gearboxes. The wheel mechanisms of the rear axle are fixed. The front axle is equipped with steering knuckles. They are required to control the machine. You can also read about.
Electrical equipment
The electrical circuit of the UAZ 390945 is made according to the single-wire principle. The mass is the machine body. The electrical equipment is powered by a 12 volt battery and a DC generator. The generator is belt driven from a pulley mounted on the crankshaft. To prevent voltage drops in the on-board network, a relay-regulator is included in the DC generator circuit.
UAZ 390945 is equipped with outdoor lighting and light signaling. This allows you to use the car on public roads at any time of the day. The car interior is equipped with interior lighting. This includes the interior lighting and instrument lighting. Control of outdoor lighting and illumination of instrumentation is carried out by a combined switch.
The wiring diagram includes windshield cleaning, an autonomous interior heater and a sound signal.
ATTENTION: To avoid fire hazard due to short circuit, electrical circuits are protected by fuses. If the permissible load is exceeded or a short circuit occurs, the fusible element burns out, disconnecting the power supply and the consumer.
Brake system UAZ 390945
The manufacturer has equipped the UAZ 390 945 440 and other modifications with a hydraulic braking system. Rear axle brakes are drum type. When acting on the pedal, the pads with friction linings are pressed against the drum, braking the car. After releasing the pedal in the passenger compartment, the brake pads move in the opposite direction under the action of the power spring. The front axle is equipped with disc brakes.
Modifications
During production, several modifications were released such as:
- 390945-460;
- 390945-480;
- 390945-421;
- 390945-520;
- 390945-510.
Modifications differ in the number of gear shift stages, the number of seats in the cabin, the size of the cab, etc.
From the above, it follows that model 390945 of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant is well suited for transporting people and lightweight goods over various surfaces. The design of the transmission allows the machine to negotiate tight, rugged terrain. The fuel consumption of the model depends on the driving style and the quality of the road surface.
