The MAZ-5549 is designed for transportation of various bulk and construction cargo. Has a tilting metal platform with a tailboard. Boldly can be used for working with excavators and for moving soil. MAZ-5549 production began in 1977 and lasted for 5 years. It was produced on the basis of the previous model - MAZ-5335 - by the Minsk Automobile Plant. This car did not become the most worthy truck, but despite this, it is possible to find such a model at the present time. And many drivers are ready to roll mountains on this dump truck with all its shortcomings and inconveniences. He was replaced in 1985 by a new truck - MAZ-5551.
Today you can buy MAZ-5549 at a small price. Especially such a car is convenient for farmers who do not want to be dependent on hired transport. And the driver, of course, should be rewarded with sleight of hand, that is, in time to provide repair. The machine breaks infrequently, but all the same the years take their toll.
MAZ-5549: the characteristics of mass-dimensional
The length of the Minsk truck is 7250 mm, the width is 2500 mm, and the height is 2720 mm. The weight of this dump truck is 14950 kg. Carrying capacity - 8000 kg. The track of the forward stroke is 1970 mm, the rear track is 1865 mm. The wheelbase is 3950 mm. Clearance - 270 mm. MAZ-5549 dump truck is metal, double seat and leans forward. It has a rounded shape, this is the main feature of the truck. Panoramic glass in older models is missing, there is only a windshield. This, too, can be considered a "chip" of the Belarusian truck. The MAZ body is lifted by an automatic drive. The volume of the metal platform is 5.7 cubic meters. The rudder of the dumper is practically in a vertical position and has a thin rim, but it is equipped with a GUR.
Dynamic performance
The maximum speed to which the MAZ-5549 (dumper) can accelerate is 85 km / h. For a similar model, this is a fairly high figure.
Features
According to the passport, this truck uses 22 liters of fuel per 100 km in a mixed cycle, it is not equipped with a turbocharger. The capacity of the tank is calculated for 200 liters of diesel. Refueling MAZ-5549 in winter with industrial oil 12, in summer - 20. The engine is YAMZ-236. This dump truck is equipped with a five- speed transmission and a main pair with a gear ratio of 7.24. Has a rear-wheel drive system. It is switched using the floor lever. Develops a maximum power of 180 hp. At 2100 rpm. The maximum torque is 667 Nm at 1500 rpm. The compression ratio is 16.5. The brake system is equipped with front and rear drum mechanisms, as well as pneumatic drive. The truck was able to excel in its performance. Of course, this dump truck is from the last century and with a lot of flaws, but it's too early to send it to the dump, since it's still useful to the driver.
As for the next model - MAZ-5551, it is produced to this day. For this development, several versions of the chassis are available: for various specialized equipment and a dumper. The cabin of the tractor unit differs drastically from its predecessors. Changed the grille and the shape of the headlights. The windshield became panoramic, not bifurcated. A new spoiler appeared on the roof. In the car installed a new control levers and steering wheel.