At the moment, there are several most common variants of caterpillars on the UAZ. They are designed for different types of cars. Therefore, in such constructions, there are all kinds of nuances. But in order to understand exactly which caterpillar on UAZ you need, read this article to the end.
Installing the caterpillar on UAZ
The assembled kit is ready for installation, and it does not need any additional work like lubricating all parts or tensioning a special tape. It is also worthwhile to clarify that the vehicle does not need any significant changes. Well, except that some motorists are strengthening bridges, but this is only if it is a question of "Field". This transformation is made very simply, it is necessary to weld so-called triangular kerchiefs. After that, the caterpillar on UAZ will be installed. Thus, you can use auto. Installation of a caterpillar on UAZ Patriot will take you about 50 minutes. On the "Niva" - about 40 minutes. To do this, it is necessary: remove the wheels and install all the elements in the regular places. Approximate weight of one crawler is 80-105 kilograms. But this does not mean that you will have to call someone to help in its installation. You will be able to manage it yourself. This caterpillar on "UAZ" is remarkably rolled on the floor, so you do not even need to lift it to carry it. Neither the beginning of the movement, nor the ride on the ordinary road or rough terrain are particularly different from the most common car on wheels. Of course, the load on the transmission significantly increases. Therefore, it may be necessary to shift to a lower gear. Also increases the effort on the steering wheel. But if you have a car with a hydraulic booster, then this inconvenience is not terrible for you, and the caterpillar on the UAZ can be installed without fear.
Control
Driving is simple. It will be enough for you once to drive in order to then confidently move along the roads and drive the car on the caterpillar.
How fast
For example, the speed of the car "Niva" (on the caterpillar) on the asphalt road is 50 kilometers per hour. The ride, of course, is more rigid than on conventional wheels. But this only applies to ordinary roads. When used in conditions of their absence, it is noticed that cars on caterpillars perfectly behave on a wide variety of surfaces, such as dirt, snow, debris, river ford, sand, and a number of serious obstacles. Auto with a caterpillar has very high cross-country characteristics. Especially easy to overcome snow and debris soils. The level of coverage in this case can reach 70 centimeters. The only obstacle can be only if there is a hard ground between the wheel tracks - this can lead to such an unpleasant consequence as landing on bridges, or even worse - to diagonal hanging.
Caterpillars on "UAZ": the price and special characteristics
The lifting angle on the primer on the tracks is 35 degrees. The length of the ascent is 200 meters. You can pass almost any streams and rivers on caterpillars. The only limitation in depth. Forest passes, clear fields, various descents and ascents of great steepness are also easily traversed. It feels like a car on caterpillars like a cross-country vehicle. There remains an irresistible sense of freedom. Of course, there are certain geometric limitations, but they are not so serious. For example, a log with a height of 35 centimeters you easily move, but on condition that you have an overturn limiter. Everyone knows that in the snow you can feel confident only on caterpillars. Even cars with low-pressure tires in this case are not suitable. And, for example, the "Niva" on the caterpillar will overcome the snow depth of at least 70 centimeters. Of course, you will be interested in the price of the caterpillar at UAZ. On average, this is 200,000-300,000 rubles. This figure depends on the weight of the car and the weight of the propellers. In some cases, the price may reach 350,000 rubles.