MAZ Expo rig?????

[redneck44]

These could make a nice expo/ end of world rig, not sure on the turning circle though:Wow1:
http://www.tradeboss.com/default.cgi/action/viewproducts/productid/139827/productname/MAZ_543_543M/

 

[Snarky]

IIRC correctly those are also used as SCUD launcher platforms too. I heard that the starting process for the engine is a bit complicated. I think it involves heating the cylinders like a glow plug system, but then using a pressure system to push the pistons down to start it up, kind of like a boat. But I can only somewhat recall the article on it. I think it's a 39L engine?


I think the HEMTT is nicer because it's fairly road worthy. Unfortunately they are rare in the US as surplus, but obtainable depending on your pocket book, you can probably even get the better commercial versions from Oshkosh.

I think the fire truck variant would make an awesome expo vehicle that would be relatively affordable to fuel.

Still, I bet the Scud Trucks are more obtainable. You can probably even get a missile too, you can probably pick one up in any Eastern European Country. Like the ad said, $40,000 per truck.

 

[d67u57]

sure, but youll need to go from gas station to gas station.

 

[smote]

While we're daydreaming:

Having gotten more than a few of these un-stuck, one gets to appreciate the articulation, plus the diff and axle locks.
Not sure how practical an overlander it would make, though.

 

[Haf-E]

The width of the MAZ would be an issue - 2975mm or about 10 feet?

I'd take a Tatra 813 or 815 over that or the HEMMIT...

 

[6x6pinz]

more realistic is the Ural 4320's. I can't believe I let one slip through my hands a few years back. Taller tires and a tuned diesel, it would cruise comfortably (as a military truck can) at 70mph. The truck had the radio box and managed a whopping 12mpg.

 

[mapper]

I bet the tires on that truck cost more than the combined total of every vehicle I have ever owned!

 

[redneck44]

If I wanted practical I would be buying this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kraz-255b...742?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f23104a0e


But who wants practical:smiley_drive: when you can have one of these.

 

[d67u57]

remind me whats that last one pictured called?

 

[redneck44]

MAZ 7904

Here's an MZKT I can dream!!!!!!

 

[d67u57]

holy crickey.

but i dont see this going well over a nice steep hill with that solid and mile long chassis