GAZ 33081 Sadko - technical characteristics, models

GAZ-33081 is a diesel version of the popular domestic car GAZ-3308 “Sadko”, a long-time leader in the class of medium-tonnage all-wheel drive trucks on the market in Russia and the former Soviet republics. The design of the cabin and body of the GAZ-33081 is practically no different from both the main model of the Sadko family and the basic platform of the GAZ-3307. Its main feature is a diesel, rather than gasoline, engine. In fact, the GAZ-33081 became the direct heir to the legendary off-road military truck GAZ-66.

Application area

GAZ 33081 Sadko is a Russian SUV for universal use. Its production began in 1997, and to this day it is actively used in various fields:

• geological exploration;
• army and Ministry of Internal Affairs;
• Agriculture;
• work of public utilities.

Its main advantage is high cross-country ability, which allows you to move on any roads.

Manipulator on GAZ 33081 chassis

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Use in combat conditions

GAZ-33081 is not intended for direct participation in hostilities. However, its cross-country ability allows it to be used in supplying forward sectors of the front for transporting small groups of soldiers and cargo.

There are photographs and media evidence of the frequent use of Sadko trucks in Syria. This is due not only to the participation of the Russian military, but also to the export of cars to this country. There have been cases when trucks were sheathed with additional armor and received twin ZU-32-2 anti-aircraft guns or outdated 57-mm ZiS-2 anti-tank guns.

At the same time, Egypt developed a modification based on the GAZ-3308 chassis with a SAKR multiple launch rocket system. It is expected that after testing, such vehicles will begin to enter service with the Egyptian army.

Off-road abilities

The main customers of Sadko cars are the Russian army, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, oil workers and miners. Also, the model is often purchased by residents of hard-to-reach areas. Among the most passable versions of the model are:

• GAZ 33081-50 - side awning used in the army;
• GAZ 330811-10 “Vepr” - a special car with an all-metal body and a shortened wheelbase;
• GAZ 33081 “Jager-2” is a model with a 2- or 1-row cabin. Used to transport work crews;
• GAZ 33081 “Taiga” is a version with a modern cabin, characterized by increased comfort.

Over the years of service, the car has proven itself to be a very durable vehicle.
GAZ 33081 was used to work in the Far North and in the desert with temperatures from -50 to +50 degrees. The car was positioned as a universal car, capable of performing many functions in difficult terrain. In addition to the base platform, many add-ons are installed on the GAZ 33081 chassis, which makes the car even more versatile. “Sadko” is a real “hard worker”, which stands out for its lack of “allergies” to domestic roads, versatility and ease of maintenance.

Scope and versions of GAZ-33081

However, the possibilities of use for the descendant of the “66th” are much wider than those of the military. GAZ-33081 is suitable for use in a wide variety of areas of the national economy. His element is off-road. It is able to work effectively in the harsh climatic conditions of the Far North and Siberia; in difficult desert, forest and mountainous areas.

That is why this relatively cheap and unpretentious truck has become widespread in the oil and gas industries; in geological expeditions; modern agricultural enterprises; in hunting and forestry; medical, fire and rescue services; in various structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Penitentiary Service of Russia.

In total, more than a hundred types of special superstructures have been developed for the GAZ-33081 vehicle to date, including tank trucks, hydraulic lifts and vans for various purposes. Some of the most popular are shift buses and “gaits”, mobile repair shops.

From the very beginning of its mass production, at the very end of the 90s, on the basis of the diesel "Sadko" they began to produce not only flatbed and tilt trucks, but also cars with conventional and isothermal vans, simple and telescopic hydraulic lifts, hook loaders, drilling and crane machines , tow trucks, cranes, vans for transporting prisoners, mobile laboratories and other special equipment. By the way, the full list of which in the manufacturer’s price list is simply amazing.

The GAZ-330811-10 “Vepr” modification, which is a shortened version of the GAZ-33081 truck with a modular all-metal body, in a passenger or cargo-passenger version, has also gained some popularity.

Device

For all modifications of the truck, a stamped frame with front side member extensions is provided. It comes with disc wheels with single tires and pneumatic inflation.

GAZ 3308 is equipped with a dry single-plate friction clutch with peripheral pressure springs (gasoline) or a diaphragm spring (diesel) and a hydraulic drive. The car has a 5-speed manual transmission (fully synchronized). The driver can select an overdrive using a separate lever located in the cab. The transfer case is made mechanical with drives to the rear and front axles.

The working braking system of the model is built according to a 2-circuit scheme with separate braking of the axles. The automatic locking system has a pneumatic booster and modulator, and a master cylinder is provided for each channel. The parking brake is equipped with a mechanical drive transmission.

"Sadko" as standard is equipped with a 2-seater metal cabin with 2 doors. The cabin can also be made in wood-metal style. Passenger seats are mounted along the side walls in a row, under the awning of the arches a lamp is installed that illuminates the platform (for the on-board version). Several dozen modules have been developed for the model, the most popular of which are vehicles for the gas and oil sectors, tank trucks, hunting modifications and fire crews.

Special versions of the GAZ 3308 are distinguished by higher cross-country ability compared to standard models. For the Taiga version, a 7-seater cabin is available, allowing for rational use of the vehicle. Some variations are also equipped with a ladder. It is used to climb onto the roof, on which you can additionally install a special roof rack for transporting bulky but light cargo.

The interior of the car is practically no different from the GAZ 3307 model. The interior has a straight dashboard made of plastic. It is painted exclusively in matte black. A similar solution is used on civilian and military versions. The quality of finishing materials leaves much to be desired - the plastic feels quite hard to the touch. There is practically no sound insulation in the GAZ 3308. This is explained by the fact that attractiveness and appearance were not priorities when creating the car. There is a small glove compartment inside on the passenger side, allowing you to place various small items and other things there. In the center is the gear lever, which has a curved shape. This type of transmission knob was specially chosen because it made it easier to move around the cabin.

GAZ 3308 is distinguished by its high maintainability. The model has a simple design, and spare parts are always available for sale. The cost of repairs and maintenance is low. It is this factor, coupled with unpretentiousness, that is decisive when choosing a car for small and medium-sized businesses.

Despite the modified design and modern technologies, the GAZ 3308 retained some of the “sores” of its predecessor. The biggest questions are raised by sound insulation, which is practically absent in the cabin. Vibration and hum from the diesel unit are clearly felt by the driver and passengers even at idle. Owners of gasoline versions suffer from this a little less. The build quality is also not the best, although there are far fewer complaints here.

Cabin interior

The design of the car, both external and internal, as well as the electrical wiring diagram, many other components and systems are practically no different from those used in the 3307 model. The basic equipment of the car initially includes advanced ABS, ventilation and interior heating systems. At the same time, several types of cabin designs are possible: for two or for five seats. The driver's seat is mechanically adjustable in two directions, and is also equipped with side bolsters and a 3-point seat belt.

The dashboard has received a noticeably improved design compared to the GAZ 66. All instruments are round in shape; the instrument panel displays only the essentials, without any frills. Thanks to the updated arrangement of instruments and the presence of steering column switches, you can understand the information received without even using the instruction manual. Additional interior amenities include coat hooks and side door pockets. The electrical circuit provides very bright and comfortable cabin lighting.

The main drawback of the interior, according to many drivers, is the simply huge steering column, the diameter of which could be halved by equipping the steering wheel with power steering. In addition, the GAZ 33081 does not have the handrails present in the 66th model, which simplify the process of boarding and disembarking passengers.

How to convert to a sewer truck

Installation of a tank intended for collecting liquid waste is carried out by specialized enterprises. It is possible to independently install the equipment supplied by the Arzamas plant, but in this case it will be necessary to register the modifications with the traffic police. It is necessary to stick orange reflective stripes on the cabin of the converted car and mount a warning beacon on the roof.

The kit includes a cylindrical steel tank designed to transport 3.75 m³ of waste. For filling, a vacuum pump is used, which is powered by a power take-off gearbox. It takes no more than 6 minutes to fill the container. The pump design includes a special device that turns off the engine when the tank is full.

On board the tank there is a bracket designed for storing and transporting a flexible suction line 6 m long. Waste is drained by gravity or using a vacuum.

Specifications

Power unit

For a truck with an all-wheel drive system, they provided a four-cylinder Belarusian diesel engine MMZ D-245.7 with an in-line arrangement of cylinders, which has a total displacement of 4.75 liters.

The engine is equipped with liquid cooling, direct fuel injection and a turbocharging system with intermediate cooling of the charge air. This power unit fully meets all Euro-4 environmental standards. It is capable of producing 122.4 horsepower.

Starting in the winter of 2013 (February), manufacturers began to offer the power unit together with the Yaroslavl Motor Plant. It is represented by YaMZ-53442, which also meets Euro-4 environmental standards.

It also has an in-line four-cylinder arrangement with direct fuel injection and a turbocharging system, where there is intermediate cooling of the charge air. Its volume is slightly smaller - 4.43 liters, but it already produces 134.5 horses.

Transmission

MMZ D-245.7 is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, allowing the truck to accelerate to 93 kilometers per hour, while consuming about 16.8 liters per 100 kilometers. The YaMZ-53442 power unit comes with a 5-speed synchronized manual gearbox, where there is constant gear meshing.

A single-plate dry clutch can also be seen. To overcome difficult areas, a 2-speed transfer case was provided, which can reduce the speed ratio from the power unit to the gearbox without loss of power.

Also in the car you can find the presence of a cross-axle differential with increased friction, which was borrowed from the 66th model. It is precisely thanks to synchronization with the gearbox that high off-road performance is ensured.

For example, Sadko can overcome a climb, the slope of which will be up to 31 degrees along the horizon. It would not be superfluous to mention here the 315 mm ground clearance for the base model and 335 mm for the military versions.

Suspension

The vehicle was built on a two-axle frame platform with dependent leaf spring suspension at the front and rear, as well as longitudinal semi-elliptical springs, which are complemented by double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers on all wheels.

The chassis from the 66th model was taken as the basis, but it was significantly improved. Thus, its carrying capacity increased by 500 kilograms, which in total reached 2,500 kilograms. Although, in our area it is customary to overload this (and not only) truck mercilessly.

Brake system

It is presented here as a dual-circuit type and is equipped with an ABS system. There is also a hydraulic drive, a hydraulic vacuum booster and a vacuum receiver on each circuit. All wheels of the car received drum brakes. There was also a parking brake, which is transmission and has a mechanical drive.

Steering

It is represented by the “screw – ball nut” system.
The steering is complemented by a hydraulic booster, which helps to steer the truck off-road without exerting much effort. Specifications

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Description of the machine using the example of the Sadko model

In total, the series under consideration includes more than one and a half dozen different modifications , including flatbed trucks, rotational vehicles, a residential module, a mobile repair shop, truck cranes, loaders, fire fighting vehicles, equipment for specific tasks and much more.

The ability to install various add-ons on the GAZ-33081 base chassis proves its versatility and excellent technical characteristics, and also explains the widespread popularity of this type of car.

The reason for the extraordinary demand for this category of equipment, created with the idea of ​​maximizing the cost of the finished vehicle, lies not so much in its affordable cost, but in the design features of the truck.

Diesel engine MMZ D-245.7

Models of all-wheel drive GAZ trucks on a 4x4 wheelbase with the index 33081 “Sadko” are equipped with a turbocharged and liquid-cooled diesel engine made in Belarus MMZ D-245.7.

The power of the unit is 122.4 liters. With. at a frequency of 2,400 rpm, and the volume is 4.75 liters.

These characteristics provide a maximum speed of 93 km/h.

Since 2013, the diesel power plant meets environmental standards (Euro 4) in terms of its technical characteristics. Along with compliance with environmental safety standards, the engine of the GAZ-33081 is characterized by low fuel consumption, which is only 16.8 liters per 100 km with a fuel tank capacity of 105 liters.

It is possible to optionally install a pre-heater, which makes it easier to start the engine at low temperatures.

Coupled with the efficiency and excellent technical characteristics of the engine shown in the photo, it becomes possible to significantly increase the intervals between service maintenance.

This has a positive effect on minimizing the costs of operating the GAZ-33081 vehicle.

The machine is equipped as standard with a 5-speed manual synchronized gearbox with a split housing (a feature that distinguishes the machine from its predecessors).

In combination with the transmission, it is the limited-slip cross-axle differential installed on the front and rear axles that provides excellent cross-country ability on the most severe off-road conditions.

Thus, cars on the GAZ-33081 base chassis can easily overcome inclines of up to 31°. And thanks to the ground clearance of 315 mm, the car copes well with fords up to 800 mm deep.

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Other Features

The car's two-axle platform is equipped with a dependent spring suspension with double-acting telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers on all wheels.

This allows you to ensure comfortable movement both on a flat city highway and in conditions of complete absence of any road surface (sandstone, swampy or mountainous terrain).

The truck's pneumohydraulic dual-circuit braking system meets the most stringent safety requirements.

The presence of an anti-lock braking system and all wheels equipped with drum brakes allow for excellent control over the control of this vehicle.

This is also facilitated by the steering, equipped with a hydraulic booster, which makes it possible to achieve the ease of maneuvering characteristic of a passenger car.

A distinctive feature of the GAZ-33081 “Sadko” is the all-metal two-door cab with a hood. It is characterized by an unpretentious appearance and practical interior design.

There is nothing superfluous in equipping this structural element; everything is quite simple and unitary. This clearly shows the developers’ desire to minimize production costs.

However, in general, using the cabin, despite the lack of handrails for lifting and locking elements to ensure the safety of passengers during shaking, is quite comfortable.

Thus, the driver's seat is adjustable and soft. The seats are also comfortable. The cabin contains such details as an ergonomic control panel, sun visors, and coat hooks.

Thanks to the panoramic glazing, the cabin offers excellent visibility. A large hood is another advantage of the structural element in question, since its presence facilitates access to the engine during repair and maintenance work.

The carrying capacity of the described vehicle is 2,000 kg with a total weight of 6,050 kg and a curb weight of 4,050 kg. The truck is equipped with a metal or metal-wooden platform with sides and a flat floor.

The tailgate folds down. Removable frame awning is required. The length of the wheelbase is 3,770 mm, the entire car is 6,250 mm.

Sadko wheels are equipped with single-ply tires with all-terrain radial treads measuring 12.00R18.

This truck model can be produced in two versions - the commercial one discussed above and the military one. The second type has the ability to regulate pressure in tires with large 12R20 dimensions.

The vehicle is also equipped with a pneumatic drive for a trailer and a winch, which are included in the mandatory package for this version of the truck.

By increasing the dimensions of the wheels, the ground clearance changes towards higher values, and therefore the cross-country ability is improved, as well as the maximum permissible values ​​of the ascent and departure angles.

The military modification "Sadko" has an increased carrying capacity compared to the commercial version and is widely used for transporting large cargo, people and military equipment.

"Sadko" in commercial version is found in the form of such modifications as machines with drilling and crane rigs, auto-manipulators, hydraulic lifts and others, which are actively used in remote remote areas to meet repair and installation needs.

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Photo of a wheeled all-terrain vehicle based on GAZ-33081 GPA Yeger 2

Manufacturer: Tekhnosila LLC 603074, Russia, Nizhny Novgorod, st. Sormovskoe highway, 1

Technical characteristics of a wheeled all-terrain vehicle based on the GAZ-33081 GPA Yeger 2

"Eger" - an SUV with increased functionality

The all-wheel drive "Eager" truck with a 4x4 wheelbase is a modification of the basic chassis 33081 described above.

The main design characteristics completely coincide with the same parameters of the Sadko. The exception is the four-door, two-row Jaeger cabin, which can accommodate 5 passengers.

By increasing the length of this element, the vehicle platform was shortened, which is why the load capacity of this version is only 1,500 kg.

However, this does not at all affect the demand for this truck among repair crews, workers in the oil and gas industry, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the geological exploration industry, and the hunting industry, since even with such load-lifting capabilities, the vehicle is ideal for equipping a shift bus, mini-laboratories and research stations.

In addition, the cabin is equipped with additional heating equipment and seat belts in the rear passenger seats.

The onboard platform is 2.5 m long (there is also a body base increased to 3.6 m) can be equipped with an awning and a winch.

Excellent performance in trouble-free off-road driving and cross-country driving makes the Jaeger vehicle a kind of leader in special equipment, coping with tasks that are beyond the capabilities of other vehicles in this class.

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We'll check on the spot

In fact, both the installation of the new engine itself and the modernization of products required the factory workers to make a number of design changes. The updated Sadko has a strengthened frame, new double-cone synchronizers in the gearbox, different driveshaft crosspieces, and there are a lot of small innovations. Polyamide pipelines of the fuel system, new power unit supports, the design of the steering mechanism was measured, and a heated filter separator.

The new engine, since it is equipped with an electronic control unit, required, in turn, electronic drives for the accelerator pedal, speedometer and tachometer. The first thing you notice when you get into the cab is that the odometer now has no wheels. And for some reason, once again today I felt warm and good: an old, familiar, one might say, dear car, but in a new interpretation. But the changes did not affect the well-known bent gearshift lever, the steering column is still not adjustable, and the wiring and contacts in some places look like they were made by a schoolboy in a labor class, and even then with a C grade.

It’s okay, everything can be brought to mind, it would be for the sake of it - I have no aversion to this car, even if I flog it! And I am perfectly aware that if it were any, the most shabby “bourgeois,” I would not forgive him for anything like that! And rightly so! The amount that its manufacturers are asking for the new Sadko is a textbook example of the relationship between price and no, not quality, but rather a combination of qualities, a set of capabilities, consumer and operational properties. Now let's go! On the landfill road, virgin lands, country roads, snow, ice, asphalt.

Engine

Since 2009, gasoline engines have been installed on the Sadko model exclusively to order. The truck is equipped with two types of diesel units:

• Yaroslavl YaMZ-534;
• Minsk D-245.

The Russian unit has 4 cylinders and a working volume of 4.43 liters. The rated engine power is 135 “horses”, torque – 417 N/m. The rotation speed is 2300 rpm. The power plant has great thrust. Modifications equipped with it are capable of transporting up to 3000 kg of cargo.

Characteristics of the D-245 engine:

• working volume – 4.75 l;
• rated power – 117 “horses”;
• maximum torque – 413 N/m;
• rotation speed – 2400 rpm;
• number of cylinders – 4.

The D-245 unit accelerates the car to 100 km/h on a flat road. However, it also performs excellently off-road.

Both power plants comply with the Euro-4 standard.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pros of the car

• Good cross-country ability;
• High ground clearance;
• All-wheel drive system;
• Possibility in some modifications to install a tire inflation system;
• Good maintainability and interchangeability of parts and spare parts;
• Able to work with various temperature changes (from -50 to +50 degrees Celsius);
• Can operate at altitudes up to 4,500 meters above sea level;
• Able to overcome fords, the depth of which can reach 1 meter;
• There are a large number of modifications provided;
• Average fuel consumption;
• There is an ABS system;
• There is a hydraulic power steering wheel;
• The seats are equipped with seat belts;
• Off-road appearance;
• Large wheels that help when driving off-road;
• Power units meet European environmental standards Euro-4.

Cons of the car

• The appearance of the cabin is already obsolete;
• Inconvenient large and thin steering wheel;
• The use of cheap materials in interior decoration;
• The interior is not as comfortable as similar European models;
• The seats are still far from ideal;
• Low load capacity;
• High cost of the vehicle.

Cabin GAZ-33081. Reviews from drivers and owners about the truck

The GAZ-33081 cabin is all-metal, with extensive, almost panoramic glazing; the most simple, utilitarian and practical device. The driver and passenger seats are split, quite soft and comfortable, with an excellent level of comfort for a truck.

Sound insulation leaves much to be desired. When driving on the highway, the loud noise from off-road tires is quite noticeable. Thermal insulation is good: it is easy to maintain room temperature in the cabin even in the most severe frosts.

I'm pleased with the hydraulic power steering. According to drivers' reviews, the steering wheel turns calmly with one hand, without tension, “with a cigarette in its teeth.” Among other advantages, they note that the GAZ-33081 does not need to drive in all-wheel drive all the time - the front axle can be easily disconnected using a lever from the cab, and just as easily connected if necessary.

As a bonus, the owners of GAZ-33081 are happy that the PTS, in addition to category C, indicates “Specialized MAS”, and this gives the right, as special equipment, to pass under prohibitions for trucks. Due to its specificity, the GAZ-33081 is still more common as a “workhorse” of various government and large private organizations and structures than owned by individual owners. And he passed the tests of the harsh conditions of Siberia and the Far North and continues to pass with dignity. As befits a true descendant of the GAZ-66.

Body

As can be seen in the photo, the GAZ-3308 has an all-metal body. The van's cabin is designed for two people, and its characteristics allow the installation of more than a hundred add-ons on the chassis. The immediate task of the model is to transport goods and people, but the truck can be upgraded to participate in rescue operations of various types. For example, a van is often used as a fire truck. Also, the GAZ-3308 can be re-equipped, turning the van into a real home on wheels. That is why many construction organizations choose this model.

Car modifications

Modifications

Modifications

Sadko's car became the basis for creating other modifications:

• GAZ 33081 -Taiga is equipped with all the necessary equipment for geological and exploration work, repair of power lines, and logging. The cabin has a berth. It is especially popular in Siberian latitudes.
• GAZ 33081-50 is an onboard Sadko, created by order of the Ministry of Defense.
• GAZ 33081 Eger-2 is a universal vehicle equipped with special equipment - fire protection, electrical installation, and load-lifting equipment. The cabin - two-row, four-door - is used for transporting workers.
• GAZ 33086-Countryman is a modification of Sadko with double rear wheels. The model’s carrying capacity has been doubled – more than 4 tons.

All Sadko variations are all-wheel drive SUVs with a five-speed manual transmission.

Engine characteristics

Over the entire period of production, Sadko was equipped with two types of diesel engines. The basic package includes the installation of the MMZ D-245.7 power unit. This is a four-cylinder engine manufactured in Belarus. It is now produced according to the Euro-4 environmental standard.

Another engine is installed only upon individual order. A car with it acquires even more attractive qualities:

• power – 135 l. With.;
• maximum speed – 95 km/h,
• fuel consumption – 13.9 at a speed of 60 km/h.

Diagram of the power supply system for engines of the MMZ-D245 family

It has been assigned the latest Euro-6 environmental safety class. This modification has its own index - 33088.

Sadko is equipped with a mixed braking system - hydraulic and pneumatic. There is ABS and hydraulic vacuum booster. This gives maximum driving efficiency on different roads.

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Transmission

Regardless of the installed power unit, the GAZ-3308 is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. All gears (except reverse and first) are synchronized. The van received a two-way mechanical transfer case with a drive on both axles, as well as a reduction and direct transmission.

The clutch is hydraulic, dry. It is made of a friction type with a hydraulic drive. Trucks with a diesel engine are equipped with a diaphragm spring, and gasoline models are equipped with a peripheral spring.

About the history of the GAZ-33081 model

Despite the many years of successful use in the Soviet Army of the brutal all-terrain truck GAZ-66, it was replaced in the eighties of the twentieth century at the Gorky Automobile Plant by the development of a new all-wheel drive vehicle.

Its result was the launch into mass production of a car free of the main disadvantages of the 66th: inconvenient access to the engine for repairs; more than harsh conditions for the driver, in a cabin with poor ergonomics of the workplace and controls.

The basis was taken on the platform of rear-wheel drive trucks of the fourth generation of the Gorky Automobile Plant - GAZ-3307. This family, which replaced the GAZ-52 and GAZ-53, was developed during 1982-1986 and entered production in 1989.

At the end of the 80s, taking into account the increasing role of diesel engines in the production of trucks, as well as in connection with the need to modernize the GAZ-66, the plant was also working on a model of an all-wheel drive truck, with the possibility of using a diesel engine on it.

GAZ-33081 “Jager II” in Almaty (Kazakhstan).

However, the destruction of the USSR and the subsequent upheavals of the 90s in Russia contributed to the fact that these promising developments reached serial production only in December 1997.

Cabin interior

Surprisingly, the car turned out to be quite comfortable, even in standard configuration. This is partly due to the spacious cabin, which makes it feel comfortable inside. As an additional option, you can purchase a customizable driver's seat, which will make the truck even more attractive.

The ascetic dashboard was made quite comfortable; for example, the steering wheel no longer covers some of the instruments, which fit neatly into it. Installing a hydraulic power steering wheel has significantly reduced the load on the driver.

On the passenger side, the interior does not particularly stand out; there is the same 2-seater sofa, but due to the size of the cabin, it is quite comfortable to move around. It is clear that the comfort level of the Taiga modification, which has a NEXT cabin, is much better, but this only draws attention to the fact that Sadko does not know the boundaries of perfection.

Inside the GAZ-Sadko 4x4 everything looks utilitarian, extremely simple, but practical. Getting into the car can present some inconveniences, since the cabin is quite high, and the factory does not provide comfortable handrails that you could grab onto. Perhaps even here Gorky’s specialists decided to save money.

For the driver and passenger there are two seats with quite comfortable seats, with soft upholstery and seat belts. It is worth adding that model 33081 is equipped as an additional option with a two-row cabin, which has a pair or four doors.

Modification with a pair of doors - the rear row of seats can be exchanged for a pair of berths, which will make it possible to use the truck for long-distance cargo transportation, or for repair teams where there are remote areas.

Exterior and interior

The truck has an all-metal cabin in 2 versions: two and five seats with an almost panoramic type of glazing, providing a good overview to the driver while driving. Between the metal grille there are 2 bright headlights. The large hood allows the driver to easily reach the engine compartment.

The hydraulic power steering makes it easy to drive. Using a special switch, the driver can easily disable the front axle without leaving the truck cab.

The interior of the car resembles a GAZ-3307. The dashboard is equipped with a minimal set of options, including a round-shaped speedometer and tachometer, as well as steering column switches.

A modified interior heating and ventilation system provides maximum comfort while driving at any time of the year.

The driver and passenger seats, with soft fabric upholstery, can be raised and lowered to the desired height if necessary. In addition, the seats are equipped with three-point seat belts. The interior also features a brighter lighting system and side pockets for storing small items.

A four-door car with a two-row large cabin, if necessary, can be equipped with two comfortable berths mounted instead of the rear row seats.

Price

The starting price for GAZ Sadko is considered to be RUB 1,330,000. This price tag is still higher than the price of the “Countryman”, which even has an increased carrying capacity. The difference is as much as 50,000 rubles. If we talk about other modifications with configurations, then you need to calculate this together with the manager when placing an order.

Official representative offices of the Gorky Automobile Plant can offer about 100 modifications from the Sadko family. When you add to them various companies that are engaged in completing the construction of special vehicles and vans on the Sadko platform, the number of modifications can go beyond a thousand.

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Power unit

Today there are three options for installing the engine on the GAZ-3308:

• diesel from the Minsk Automobile Plant;
• diesel from the Yaroslavl Automobile Plant;
• gasoline from the Zavolzhsky Automobile Plant.

It is worth noting that it is the gasoline version that has proven itself best, which is purchased by the vast majority of customers. It is equipped with an eight-cylinder carburetor-type gasoline engine. The engine is capable of producing 122 horsepower, which is enough for the truck to easily overcome difficult sections of the road, such as steep climbs.

Many motorists note that when fully loaded, the car becomes less controllable. However, if the load is distributed correctly, no problems should arise. It should also be noted that the diesel version, unlike the gasoline version, has less power.

The engine is mated to four- and five-speed manual transmissions. They also install a mechanical two-way transfer case with direct and reduction gears and drive on all axles. The clutch is dry, hydraulic. The built-in carburetor has a pair of chambers. The presence of a liquid heater allows you to maintain the optimal temperature of the mixture, preventing it from overheating.

Advantages and disadvantages

Dashboard and steering wheel

The technical characteristics of the Sadko provide the truck with a number of undeniable advantages:

• increased cross-country ability on dirt roads and off-road;
• ease of control and control over the progress of the machine;
• cabin comfort;
• variability of the model range.

One of the key advantages of the truck is its technical simplicity and the absence of unnecessary parts. This increases the repairability of the car and reduces the cost of its maintenance.

Despite the significant advantages of the machine, there are also a number of disadvantages. The main attention is paid to the inconvenience of certain points:

• there are no handrails for climbing into the cabin, although even the GAZ-66 had them;
• to replace or overhaul the engine, you have to remove the hood and radiator grille;
• The spare wheel is located in the body, which makes it difficult to replace when the car is fully loaded.

There are other complaints - the steering wheel is very large, the reversing light is not bright enough, the rear-view mirrors are not heated. However, such aspects are often subjective, many can be corrected by modifications or tuning the truck yourself.