The GAZelle dump truck is a standard commercial truck chassis with an installed folding platform, which is equipped with a movable tailgate. The load capacity of the machine does not differ from onboard machine. Small-sized dump trucks are used in a range of jobs where the use of full-size trucks is impossible or not economically feasible.
Design features and specifications
The Gorky Automobile Plant and various organizations are directly involved in the official conversion of the GAZelle into a dump truck. New cars are used to build equipment. Used truck owners convert their vehicles themselves by installing special bodies or modifying standard onboard platforms. A hydraulic system with a pump driven by a gearbox using a separate power take-off shaft is introduced into the design of dump trucks.
Dump trucks based on GAZelle are equipped with bodies with 1- or 3-sided unloading. Agricultural machines are produced in small batches, the platform of which only tilts sideways. To control the unloading mechanism in the cab, there is a special block of spool switches that direct hydraulic fluid into different cavities of the power cylinder.
Factory dump trucks based on the Next model are equipped with an original aluminum platform and imported hydraulic system components. Basic option provides 3-way unloading, other options are not offered by the factory. To control the unloading, a joystick installed in the driver's cab is used.
How to do it yourself
The owner can make a GAZelle dump truck with his own hands; this will require materials:
- steel channel type 10U or 10P;
- 2-link hydraulic cylinder from tractor trailers;
- electric starter from passenger car or a truck with an operating voltage of 12 V;
- limit switches for braking signals from VAZ vehicles;
- starter control relay (from any passenger car);
- gear hydraulic pump NSh10;
- slotted sleeve for pump drive;
- ball distributing valve type D15;
- water pump drive pulley from UAZ car (2 pcs.);
- alternator drive belt from a car (2 pcs.);
- front hub bearing from VAZ 2108/09 cars;
- fuel tank from starting motor tractor;
- various fasteners.
After preparing the materials, a scheme or drawings for converting the GAZelle into a dump truck should be developed. Documentation can be searched in open sources, since the manufacture of a dump truck from a GAZelle with their own hands was done by more than a dozen owners.
Some of the prepared parts will need to be finalized or made independently, so you need to find a lathe or milling machine in advance.
Used to drive the pump Electrical engine, but it is possible to connect the unit to a gearbox or a standard hydraulic booster pump.
To assemble a GAZelle dump truck with your own hands, there is step-by-step instruction with recommendations:
- When using a hydraulic cylinder, the trailer is required to provide a pump speed 4 times lower than the electric starter speed. The use of cylinders from full-size ZIL or GAZ dump trucks requires an increase in fluid supply. In this case gear ratio selected by experience.
- A belt drive is installed between the pump and motor pulleys, the type of belt depends on the pulley groove configuration. Possible use timing belts from the drive of the gas distribution mechanism of the engine. The tension is adjusted using a roller mounted on an eccentric support. It is allowed to use a chain drive, in this case the tension is changed by changing the number of chain links.
- Since the gear pump does not have bearings, it is not suitable for use in side-stop applications. For self-assembly of the unit, it is required to manufacture and install a bearing assembly. Similar elements are required to be made for an electric starter. When installing nodes without modifications, they wear out quickly.
- It is necessary to make a ladder frame from the channel, on which the standard side platform of the body will rest. On the frame, it is required to provide a power cross member to which the hydraulic cylinder rod is attached. The opposite side of the device is fixed on a separate bracket, which is welded or bolted to the truck frame. The mutual arrangement of the bracket, cylinder and body frame must ensure that the platform rises at an angle of at least 50°.
- To make a dump truck from a GAZelle, you will need to install special earrings on the back of the frame that house the supports cargo platform. The mechanism must be strong enough to support the weight of the body when fully loaded. It is recommended to install grease fittings at these points, which will allow periodic maintenance node.
- It is required to install limit switches on the frame of the car or body, which are used to turn off the power to the electric drive of the pump in extreme positions. Mounting locations are determined empirically; installation points should not be located in places flooded with dirt or water.
- To power the electric starter, you must install a separate power wiring that goes to the car's standard battery. It is possible to install an individual battery in the cab or inside the frame, which will reduce the length of the cables and the voltage loss in them.
- Between the frames of the car and the body, rubber dampers are installed to reduce noise when an empty dump truck is moving. Guide elements made of a steel corner are also installed. Parts are needed to eliminate vibrations of the dump platform when the vehicle is moving.
- The fuel tank from the starting engine is used as a reservoir for working fluid. The node is placed inside the frame, connected to the pump using metal or rubber lines. Used for refueling industrial oil for hydraulic systems.
- In the hydraulic system, it is required to provide for the installation of a check valve that prevents the oil from draining from the cylinder cavity under pressure. The element ensures the safety of operation, since in the event of a break in the supply line or failure of the pump, there is no sharp drop platforms on the truck frame.
- The button for turning on the retractor relay of the electric motor is displayed in the passenger compartment. After pressing it, pressure is created in the hydraulics, then it is required to manually open the ball valve mounted on the frame, and the body begins to rise. The tailgate of the platform is preliminarily folded down; when moving with a load, it is locked with standard locks.
Cars on which dump-type bodies are installed are designed for the transportation of bulk and other types of substances. They are unloaded by tilting the platform.
The GAZelle dump truck is in great demand due to its maneuverability and efficiency, but at the same time it is able to transport different kind loads over short distances and save time when unloading. Sand, gravel, garbage, crops and various agricultural feeds can all be transferred on a dump truck.
This car has wide application in public services agriculture, in construction. A compact light truck can easily cover distances both in urban areas and over rough terrain with the least amount of time. To drive a dump truck, it is enough just to have a driving license category “B”, which also has its own advantage in terms of selecting a driver.
Truck Features
An important feature is the possibility of acquiring and maintaining a GAZelle truck. Dump truck, the price of which is domestic market varies around 850 thousand rubles, has various modification and kit. Spare parts are much cheaper than car parts. foreign analogues, and repairs can be carried out both independently and by contacting the services of auto repair shops.
With a small tonnage, the dump truck has a decent carrying capacity. In contrast to the onboard platform, the tipping element is distinguished by a large weight. But at the same time, it can carry cargo weighing up to 1.2 tons. The tipper body is a metal platform with aluminum sides of various heights, which is tilted by a powerful hydraulic cylinder. To protect the cabin from damage by goods during loading and transportation, the front side is often higher than others.
Body options
The GAZelle cargo dump truck can have three modifications:
- with tipping body back;
- with double-sided overturning;
- with the possibility of unloading on three sides.
Body platforms with the possibility of universal cargo dumping carry out the tipping process by rearranging the fixing pins to the desired position. Many items processed anti-corrosion coating which significantly increases the service life. The body can be equipped with an awning to prevent the impact external environment(rain, snow, sun rays) on the cargo.
Another plus of the car is the ability to transport several people along with the cargo. In the presence of a double-row cabin, up to six people can be accommodated in it, who can be both loaders and escorts. The carrying capacity of such a car is one ton. In view of these characteristics, the dump truck on the GAZ-33023 chassis is often used by public utilities and enterprises where the work of the brigade is provided.
Specifications of the dump truck
"Gazelle" is equipped with a turbocharged ISF with a volume of 2.8 liters and a capacity of 120 "horses". Paired with the engine is a five-speed mechanical box, which has proven itself well in other
Dimensions are:
- length - 5.3;
- width - 2.1;
- height - 0.4 m.
The maximum permitted weight of the transported cargo is 1.2 tons.
It is worth noting that the loading platform and the car itself vary depending on the modification. The GAZelle dump truck is one of the most popular types of transport in construction.
So, on the basis of "Valdai" they have a larger capacity:
- the length of the car is - 7.1;
- width - 2.35;
- height - 2.245 m.
Body dimensions are:
- length - 3.6;
- width - 2.3;
- height - 0.4 m.
In this technique, it is possible to open the rear and side boards. The weight of the transported cargo can reach 1.5 tons.
GAZelle Next (dump truck)
In 2013 at the exhibition construction equipment and new technologies, a new model of the Next dump truck was presented. This unit is equipped with the function of unloading on three sides, it can be quickly converted depending on the needs. The tipping of the body occurs due to the hydraulic device Italian company OMFB and Di Natali-Bertelli telescopic cylinder with three retractable pistons.
Control is carried out from the cab of the car using the control panel. The cylinder is equipped with a safety automatic device that silences power unit upon reaching the limit angle of inclination of the body. This device significantly facilitates the work of the driver, and also prevents the destruction of the structure and parts of the GAZelle dump truck. The photo of the car at the moment of full lifting of the body indicates the fact that the angle of inclination is sufficient for the trouble-free unloading of almost any bulk material.
Total information
At gross weight ground clearance of the car is 170 mm (from the crankcase rear axle). The turning radius is 5.6 m. Max speed truck movement - 135 km / h. When driving at a speed of 80 km / h, fuel consumption is 10.3 liters.
How to make a dump truck from a regular GAZelle
Over time, car owners have appreciated the benefits of using the car as a practical dump truck. In view of this factor, they are trying to independently re-equip the GAZelle. To carry out this operation, you will need any modification of the car of this model and a number of special equipment, tools and materials.
Briefly about the process
The first step is to pay attention to the frame and wheels of the vehicle, because these parts of the dump truck require a larger margin of safety. To replace or equip the frame additional elements it is necessary to acquire a jack and an apparatus for welding metal.
Next, you need to dismantle the unusable platform, instead of which it will be installed new body with lift. Dump truck hydraulics can be purchased at the automotive market or from official dealers. It is also possible to install a self-made element on the machine. It can be made from a metal profile and a wooden material. To do this, the body frame is welded according to the drawings, and the core cavities are made of boards. Motorists who have been operating for a long time can help with advice on how to make a GAZelle dump truck. this car and know its features and shortcomings identified in the process of driving.
Masters who are engaged in re-equipment recommend installing the element so that between it and the cabin there is free place for mounting additional equipment. For example, a loader-manipulator. The body must be installed in such a way that it does not interfere with rotation rear wheels. To do this, the frame is supplemented with a special subframe, which can be made from an I-beam or channel. If the modernization is carried out taking into account the characteristics of the material and detailed calculations of equipment and mechanisms, then a truck originally made for a flatbed or van will turn out to be no worse than the factory counterpart. To increase the tonnage of the dump truck, the springs should be strengthened with additional elements. But do not overdo it, as cracks in the frame will be inevitable.
However, the re-equipment of the GAZelle is a rather painstaking and costly business. Without special technical knowledge and experience, it is not so easy to carry out this modernization process. Therefore, if it is possible to use the help of specialists, then it is better to do so.
If we use this text on installing the body on the GAZelle as information material, photos depicting in detail technological process conversions can be of great help to you.
Summary of the review
Flatbed dump truck manufactured Gorky Automobile Plant based on GAZelle vehicles, is rightfully considered an excellent and reliable assistant in various areas of human activity, which has been repeatedly proven in practice. After all, the application heavy vehicles not always expedient and cost-effective, and in the urban cycle and not always possible.
With the development of the auto industry in the future, there is a high probability that even newer models will be released, technical indicators and the possibilities of which will delight their fans.
So, we found out what is such a type of equipment as a GAZelle dump truck. Also, motorists have many questions about this tractor, but this is a topic for another article.
Small-tonnage transport is in high demand in the market intracity transportation. Doesn't make sense to hire big truck to deliver a consignment of goods weighing up to one and a half thousand kilograms to a warehouse located on a neighboring street. The best vehicle for transporting sand, cement or gravel to the construction team working at the facility will be the Gazelle dump truck.
How does the conversion of a "gazelle" into a dump truck begin
First, the owner or his authorized representative is required to visit the MREO traffic police at the place of registration of the car in order to declare in writing their intention to convert the existing vehicle into a dump truck.
The answer to the official appeal will be the decision of the head of the unit, which indicates the conditions for modernization truck and a list of certified car services (legal and individuals) who have permission to perform work on the conversion of vehicles.
The traffic police has established strict control over compliance with technical regulations. The re-equipment of light trucks requires the fulfillment of numerous requirements of Rostekhnadzor. Enterprises and entrepreneurs accredited in territorial state bodies are allowed to carry out these works.
Chassis for a new vehicle
As a base, bases with a length of four or six meters are used. Vehicles with a short body are in high demand due to their high maneuverability.
For transportation within the city, this is a priority requirement. It is much easier to turn around in narrow streets or in the courtyards of high-rise buildings on such a machine. Six-meter cars have occupied their niche in the cargo transportation market. They are rented for the delivery of sheet metal, pipes, channels, boards, profiled iron and other bulky materials.
A favorite modification for converting a machine into a dump truck is a four-meter tank truck or an onboard Gazelle. Sturdy frame on specified vehicles capable of withstanding the loads created by the tipping body. It is convenient to place optional equipment(hydraulic pump with lift and subframe).
Spare parts, tools and accessories
To convert a tanker truck or flatbed truck into a dump truck based on a "gazelle", the master cannot do without:
telescopic lift;
hydraulic pump;
hoses high pressure;
a set of locksmith tools;
electric welding machine;
Important note: First of all, the frame and rear chassis car. The drive axle suspension must be strengthened by adding one, two or three sheets to the sprung. When lifting the body, the load on rear axle will increase many times. The stock springs can't take that kind of pressure.
At the second stage, it is necessary to dismantle the old body, install a subframe with a telescopic lift, fix the brackets for the hydraulic oil tank and lay the wiring harnesses.
How to make a Gazelle dump truck with your own hands
Keep in mind that to make a Gazelle dump truck out of an onboard vehicle will require the performer to have professional knowledge and skills in plumbing.
Electric welding of metal structures for the construction industry and similar work on a car are very different.
If the master is confident in his abilities, he can begin to convert the onboard machine into a dump truck. "Gazelle" is the best base for experiments.
Start with simple things:
replace the ground wire between the engine and the frame (installing an electric motor for the hydraulic lift will increase the load in electrical circuit, the factory wiring will not withstand this and will burn out);
make a tipping body from metal channels and profiled iron sheets (do not make it high, design it so that you can build up the sides during operation).
Helpful Hint: Install a solenoid to reduce the load on the body up button. Save money while shopping hydraulic clutch, it depends on the reliable retention of the body in top position and your safety.
Refurbishment cost
Certified auto repair shops will convert a tanker truck or an onboard Gazelle into a dump truck for about 60-120 thousand rubles.
Do-it-yourself alteration will reduce costs to 20,000 rubles. For the sake of such savings it is worth working hard!
The purchase of a used body will help reduce financial expenses (there is no need to pay for channels, a corner and a metal profile).
Re-equipment of the chassis based on the "gazelle" into a dump truck will pay off in a month of operation. The demand for services for the transportation of small-tonnage consignments is constantly growing.
The absolute leader in the domestic cargo transportation market is the Gazelle dump truck. Not a single team of builders and fitters (apartments, offices or commercial enterprises in the areas of trade and services) can do without such a machine.
At one time, the appearance of the Gazelle on the market commercial transport was a real boon for small businesses. And for many, the car has become just a second home. In the Gazelle I had to spend the night, eat. Therefore, each driver sought to turn his companion into the most comfortable mode of transport for a person, as well as to get an acceptable technical reliability and decent look.
Despite its utility, Gazelle takes improvement with pleasure. Unexpectedly, you can find a lot of options for finalizing the machine, as well as the most various materials and tools to get the job done.
Plastic hood for Gazelle
The need to replace the Gazelle hood can be described for several reasons at once:
- Constructive. The tilted hood is exposed to frequent external influences - impacts of stones, insects, which leads to frequent damage to the paintwork.
- Technical. Installing a plastic hood with an air intake will help provide more intensive engine cooling, which is important for the hot seasons of the year.
- Aesthetic. Installing a plastic hood will help change the appearance of the Gazelle without serious costs.
The hood for the Gazelle is produced by several manufacturers. There are several main directions that modify the appearance of the element:
- Restyled version. Suggests a more muscular midsection. This option is produced at a plant in Nizhny Novgorod.
- A hood with an air intake and side “predatory” slots that imitate additional slots for air passage.
The current direction is when the hood is installed unpainted, or plastic surface. Among the shortcomings of the plastic hood can be called the unevenness of the gaps formed in the body. It should be noted that fundamental differences in the installation of a plastic hood on the Gazelle is not.
Tuning salon or cab Gazelle
Perhaps there is no more room for possible works than performing interior upgrades in the Gazelle.
- Replacing hard uncomfortable seats.
- Installing a softer, possibly in a new color, instrument panel upholstery. Changing the appearance of the central tunnel.
- Replacement of interior body panels.
Carrying out the interior tuning should begin with determining the budget. If finances are limited, then first of all it is worth replacing steering wheel on the steering wheel with a more puffy rim. In practice, a two-tone steering wheel is often used, when the central cushion is brighter.
The current option for refinement will be the tight-fitting gray plastic parts of the center console with a more practical leatherette, Alcantara.
With great financial opportunities, the central panel is finalized by installing drawers, decorating air duct openings.
For a passenger car, it is worth changing the interior lighting by equipping the passage with LED lights. Installation LED strips has a number of undeniable advantages:
- Ease of installation.
- Low power consumption.
- Long service life.
- Soft light of any color.
In practice, most often they provide illumination of the passage of the passenger compartment in the Sobol model or fixed-route taxis, step at the exit, workplace driver and passenger glove box.
When installing LEDs, it is necessary to provide the possibility of separate control of the LEDs, or to link their operation to the car's ignition system.
Chip tuning Gazelle
We can highlight such problematic points in the operation of the Gazelle engine:
- Failures in the work with the rapid unwinding of the motor.
- Floating speed of the power unit.
- Lack of traction at low and medium speeds.
It is advisable to carry out tuning of the motor with the constant use of the car in urban traffic, when the car is running under load. As practice shows, Gazelka behaves more confidently after forcing in this way when overtaking on the track.
It is advisable to carry out chip tuning on service station. At the same time, the cost of such work will not exceed several thousand rubles.
Gazelle engine tuning
Design imperfection base motor M-402 suggests whole line measures for its technical improvement:
- Installing a weighted flywheel. Allows you to slightly increase the torque of the engine.
- Replacement air filter for construction with zero resistance. This allows up to 10% increase in motor power.
- Carrying out additional "sealing" of the motor. The M-402 engine is characterized by the frequent appearance of oil leaks, therefore, additional lubrication of gaskets with sealant, as well as replacing gaskets with similar cork parts, will be relevant for the old Gazelle.
- Refinement.
The last operation is connected with the dismantling of the standard fan from the motor, with its simultaneous replacement with an electrical modification. Usually, for the movement of the machine, the cooling system effectively copes with cooling by pumping antifreeze in a large circle. In the increased load mode, the electric blower will turn on.
For this purpose, equipment is installed on the engine according to the following scheme, the electrical connector of which is designed to be connected to the points:
- Conclusion 85 - to the "plus" of the ignition switch.
- We connect wire 30 through a fuse to the "plus" of the battery.
- Conclusion 86 - to the temperature sensor.
- We connect wire 87 to ground.
After finishing work, you need to check the correct direction of the air flow, which should go to the engine. Otherwise, the positive wire and ground are interchanged.
The actual type of refinement of the power unit on the Gazelle is the installation of a hydraulic vacuum clutch booster. When working on delivery modifications of the "Farmer" type or as urban transport, drivers often complained of pain in the knee joints from frequent pressing of the pedal.
To upgrade the node, you can use the amplifier from classic models vases that are more suitable in size for engine compartment Gazelle. It must be taken into account that in parallel it will be necessary to change expansion tank cooling systems. In this case, the same part from will be a good replacement.
Tuning headlights on the Gazelle
The efficiency of the head light can also be increased. At the same time, the installation of LED running lights also improves the safety of the car.
Replacement regular headlights on more offers the most various options tuning. However, if the headlights of the new type are offered a large number of different options, the headlights of 15 years ago prefer not to upgrade. But the installation of new headlights will require significant alterations to the front end, which is not always justified. Therefore, sometimes it may be sufficient to restore the luminosity of the headlight.
Possible simple option tuning will be such an update of the Gazelle:
- We replace glass diffusers. At the same time, you can use LED strips, which we fix with ordinary gluing. Instead of installing LEDs, you can separate element embed running lights into the bumper.
- We line the headlight reflectors with a suitable tin or special foil.
- We replace the regular orange direction indicators with similar devices with white optics.
- We carefully carry out the sealing of the headlight.
- We install the headlights in place, connect the LEDs, adjust the headlights.
bumper tuning
A simple option for tuning an old-style Gazelle can be a more modern one. Possible values for such a replacement could be:
- Improved airflow to the cooling radiator.
- The possibility of harmonious inclusion in the architecture of the front fog lamps.
- Change aerodynamic drag car in general.
- Change in appearance.
As a rule, the cost of even models made of high-quality plastic does not exceed several thousand rubles. The bumper can be selected both in body color and unpainted.
Tuning an old-style Gazelle is not only an opportunity to improve comfort and technical capabilities cars, but also a necessity, which is caused by the duration of the use of the car.
Like it or not, but still it would be necessary to erect a monument to the engineer who invented the dump truck. Or maybe it wasn’t an engineer at all, but a simple driver who was tired of manually dumping the contents out of the body? And yet, the first to produce self-tipping bodies since 1904 were the mechanics and inventors Franz and Lorenz Meiller. So what if the body of the brothers from Austria-Hungary was raised manually, with the help of a winch. The idea itself is important, which many of our craftsmen are honing today, converting onboard Gazelles into a dump truck.
Small dump truck Gazelle
Undoubtedly, when you watch how BelAZ or Komatsu work, you always catch yourself feeling delighted. Power and even some grace are constantly present in their circling inside their quarry, a hive remote from civilization. But as soon as they appear on the roads a little bit locality, then not only chickens, gates and high-voltage supports are missing. If such a giant is launched into a metropolis, then Ilf and Petrov will need to be resurrected in order to describe all the absurdity of this. eight ton dump trucks too crowded in a modern city.
It is clear when it comes to a large agricultural complex, a construction contractor or a road company, without big dump trucks not enough. After all, there we are talking about hundreds of tons of beets, sand or asphalt. But if you go down to earth, then in almost every private or tenement yard pave the path, take out construction debris. This is where you can’t do without a small dump truck. Gazelle dump trucks are very suitable for such situations.
The Gazelle dump truck is often used by private traders for business to deliver a wide variety of goods.
Small, maneuverable, it takes up to two tons on board and will call in every yard. The Gazelle dump truck is often used by private traders for business to deliver a wide variety of goods. There are much more opportunities to earn on such a car than on a flatbed or van. And if a manipulator is installed between the cab and the body, then in general a universal truck will turn out.
Characteristics of a dump truck based on the Gazelle
Of course, if we compare the carrying capacity onboard Gazelle and a dump truck based on it, the latter clearly loses. The total weight of the load that the Gazelle 3302 serial dump truck can carry is limited to 1.2 tons, while the Gazelle 3302 Business has 1.4 tons. The weight of the dump truck itself is always greater than its onboard counterpart.
The increase in the mass of the car is due to:
- reinforced frame;
- additional subframe for lifting body;
- telescopic hydraulic cylinder;
- pump;
- oil reservoir;
- power take-off boxes (PTO);
- additional transverse spar, which distributes the load and supports the body during transportation.
The gazelle itself is designed only for 3.5 tons maximum weight. All the "bells and whistles" of the dump truck are installed due to the loss of carrying capacity.
The gazelle itself is designed only for 3.5 tons of maximum weight.
The serial production of the Gazelle 3302 Business has greatly simplified the task of finding a low-tonnage, compact and maneuverable dump truck. Moreover, in the factory version, the car can tip the load on three sides, and not just back. Side or rear unloading is set manually by rearranging the locking pins.
We brought together the main specifications dump truck Gazelle 3302 Business table:
Gazelle 3302 Business
| GAZ 3302 Gazelle Business | |
| Overall dimensions, m | 5.53 x 2.1 x 2.26 |
| Maximum weight, t | 3,5 |
| Stall side | 3 |
| Stall angle | 50 (back), 45 (side) |
| Loading weight, t | 1,4 |
| Wheel formula | 4x2 |
| Engine | UMZ-421647 |
| Fuel | Gasoline-methane |
| Injection | Injector |
| Engine volume, cm 3 | 2,89 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Power, hp | 99,8 |
Given the peculiarities of using such a car, manufacturers have provided an option with an extended cab. Six passengers is, in fact, a whole team that can move to the place of cleaning construction debris, repairing the road or harvesting. Farmers and public utilities have already appreciated this advantage.
Gazelle Next dump truck
GAZ A21R22 - this is the name of this model. This domestic small dump truck differs from its predecessors not only in an updated appearance. Improved cabin comfort, power steering, airbags, independent front suspension. lifting mechanism Italian hydraulic cylinder mounted directly on the cardan. And when, during unloading, the body rises to the maximum allowable height, the relay-limiter is activated and the car's engine is turned off.
Gazelle Next
| Overall dimensions (body length 3m), m | 5.5 x 2.16 x 2.14 |
| Overall dimensions (body length 4m), m | 6.5 x 2.16 x 2.14 |
| Maximum weight, t | 3,5 |
| Stall side | 3 |
| Stall angle | 50 (back), 45 (side) |
| Loading weight (body length 3m), t | 1,12 |
| Loading weight (body length 4m), t | 0,93 |
| Loading height, m | 0,9 |
| Engines | Cummins ISF2.8 (120hp), turbocharged diesel Evotech 2.7 (106.8hp), petrol with electronic injection |
| Fuel consumption per 100 km, l | 8,5 |
| Number of cylinders | inline four |
| Transmission | Mechanical five-speed |
Dump truck Gazelle Next 4x4 with ground clearance 170 mm has good handling and maneuverability. As for the control of the hydraulic cylinder, it is carried out using a manual joystick.
The Gazelle Next 4x4 dump truck with a ground clearance of 170 mm has good handling and cross-country ability
Do-it-yourself gazelle dump truck: step by step instructions
It's good that domestic auto industry is trying to fill the niche of small dump trucks with its new products. However, what should those owners and fans of the Gazelle do who also want to make money on a dump truck, but at the same time there is no way to buy a new car? By by and large, they have only two ways left - to pay money to a specialized car service (and this is about 80-100 thousand rubles) for re-equipping their horse into a dump truck, or still decide and make a dump truck from a Gazelle with their own hands. The second way will also require investment, but they will need 2 or even 3 times less.
It is quite possible to convert a Gazelle into a dump truck with your own hands. It is only necessary to remove everything superfluous and unnecessary, and in return put everything that will make a dump truck out of an onboard Gazelle. There are many examples of this, and they are on the Internet. We will not exhibit other people's merits for our achievements, since each business has a lot of its own nuances. Our step-by-step instruction consists in describing the fundamental points that must be taken into account and studied before making a homemade dump truck from a Gazelle.
body fabrication
In order for the loading hopper to work according to the "clothespin principle", you essentially need to make two frames. One is stationary (which we will call “frame”), and the second is rising (we will call it “overframe” or “subframe”). Both elements must be made of powerful channels. All joints must be well welded. It is desirable to strengthen the corner places with sheet metal scarves.
If you plan to drop the load only through the tailgate, then you need to install loops to connect the frame and the hopper. You can weld your own, but loops from ZIL work better. You can also insert a bar with solenoids, but any unjustified strengthening of the structure turns into a lower load capacity.
If you want to transport 1.5 tons on your self-made dump truck based on the Gazelle, then you definitely need to reinforce the part of the frame that is under the cab with sheet inserts. It is not necessary to redo this part, only reinforcing inserts will suffice. Since you will be redesigning the frame, it is worth considering increasing its length. By making the frame under the body 4 meters, you will increase the space under the hopper for more convenient installation of the hydraulic lift and other additional equipment.
If you want to transport 1.5 tons on your self-made dump truck based on the Gazelle, then you definitely need to reinforce the part of the frame that is under the cab with sheet inserts
The upper and lower fixing of the telescopic lift must be strengthened. At the bottom, it is worth welding a kind of saddle for it with diagonal struts and installing it on a separate transverse channel. At the very bottom of this “saddle”, a lower support is installed under the hydraulic cylinder. In the place where the lift will push the bunker up, it is necessary to weld the channel structure and weld it into the plane of the subframe. In the center of this structure, fixed at all four ends, you will install the second, upper spherical support for the hydraulic cylinder.
When altering the body, it is desirable to adjust the internal width of the bunker to 2 m 05 cm. Such dimensions, as can be seen from the reviews, are very convenient for transporting non-bulk cargo. After all, your work vehicle will not always be used as a dump truck.
The sides of the bunker should not be made high. For the transportation of bulk and bulk cargo, a sufficient height for the rear and side and sides will be 0.4 meters. The frame for them can be welded from a profile pipe and fill the space with sheet metal. The front side can be higher than the rest for reasons of driver's safety, as well as in case of installing an awning on a removable frame.
In general, it must be said that for the conversion of a Gazelle into a dump truck, a lot of parts fit with a GAZ 53 dump truck. Not only such trifles as support pillows for a body or locks for boards. For example, a four-rod hydraulic cylinder or a platform with a subframe. By the way, the "lawn" subframe has a width of 0.86 m, only lighten it within reasonable limits and just fits the Gazelle.
"Zilovsky" hydraulic cylinder raises the body higher than "Gazonovsky". Any hydraulic cylinder will unload on three sides if the hopper is longer than 3 meters. Then he will apply force closer to the center of the subframe / subframe.
High-pressure pipes, armored wires with terminals, NSh pumps, electrical couplings, mounting brackets, hydraulic distributors and oil tanks - all this can be purchased at companies or at disassemblies, on the market or via the Internet.
To convert a Gazelle into a dump truck, a lot of parts fit with a GAZ 53 dump truck
But before a hydraulic kit for converting a Gazelle into a dump truck, consider an electric drive for a hydraulic cylinder. Its main advantage is that it is installed in the cab under the passenger seat. For him, you do not need to buy and install a power take-off and the entire “hydraulic kit”, think over the installation of a pressure relief valve. In addition, such an electric motor is assembled with control valves and oil tank. You only need the services of a qualified electrician to have your hopper raised and lowered with the engine off. The unloading process is controlled using a remote bar with buttons.
Do I need to register a modified Gazelle
Currently, the state has strengthened its control over the conversion of cars. If you decide to keep a home-made dump truck forever, then you can safely drive it until the first serious document check. The PTS must indicate the type of your vehicle: flatbed or dump truck. If the actual condition of the vehicle does not match the TCP, then problems may arise.
Re-equipment of vehicles should only be carried out in a workshop that has a permit for such work. It issues a conclusion on the scope of work and on all design changes, checks the vehicle for safety, issues a diagnostic card and a certificate for conversion. All these documents must be submitted to the traffic police along with the documents for the car and an application for conversion. Only by providing Required documents, conclusions, certificates, certificates of conformity, you can get updated registration documents for the Gazelle dump truck. The cost of third-party organizations in the legalization of a home-made dump truck fluctuates around fifteen thousand rubles.
