Dump truck ZIL-MMZ-4502: characteristics

Since 1975, the Mytishchi machine-building plant produced ZIL-MMZ-4502, the characteristics of which allowed it to work with a trailer-dumper. It is a cargo two-axle vehicle, from which the leading pair of wheels is selected. The height of the trailer can be increased due to the extra boards. The body is all-metal. Unloading of cargo is due to a hydraulic tipping mechanism through the opening rear side of the car body.

Created on the basis of the well-known ZIL-130, the ZIL-MMZ-4502 truck has gained wide popularity among users. It quickly spread throughout the entire Soviet Union. Even now, on the roads of Russia (and not only) you can meet a familiar silhouette. The dump truck is repairable, easy to operate. Spare parts for it can be purchased at many stores.

Where to use

The car ZIL-MMZ-4502 is designed for transportation of cargoes of various types (including bulk and bulk). He is able to do this on roads with any type of coverage.

Has received wide distribution in various spheres. The most popular agriculture, construction, utilities.

Modifications

The car ZIL-MMZ-4502 was produced in two main modifications:

• ZIL-MMZ-45021 was designed with the expectation that it will operate without a trailer. It is based on the chassis 311L-130K. Equipped with a power unit ZIL-157D with six cylinders arranged in a row. The volume of the power unit is 5.38 liters. The horsepower is 110 horsepower.

• ZIL-MMZ-45022 differs from the previous modification by the presence of a towing device. It is able to connect the drive systems of the trailer of different types (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic). In addition, the dump truck is equipped with a combined brake valve, a hydraulic distribution system for controlling the tilting of the body and the trailer.

ZIL-MMZ-4502 vehicle: specifications

The length of the car is 5490 millimeters. When the body is raised - increases to 6265 millimeters. The length of the wheelbase is 3300 millimeters.

The width of the car is 2500 millimeters. The height is 2540 millimeters. When the body is lifted at the highest point, this value is equal to 4100 millimeters. The main dimensions can be seen in the pictures below. This will provide an opportunity to better understand them.

The car's carrying capacity is from 5,000 to 5,250 kilograms, depending on the modification. The weight of the dump truck in its running order is from 4,750 to 4,825 kilograms. The total mass of the truck in the ZIL-MMZ-45021 version is 9975 kilograms, for the ZIL-MMZ-45022 version is 10300 kilograms.

The car is capable on a flat road to develop speed ninety kilometers per hour with a fully loaded body.

This car is equipped with a ZIL-508.10 engine made of cast iron. Its location is front longitudinal. It is characterized by the V-shaped arrangement of the cylinders. And there are only eight of them. The petrol engine is six thousand centimeters in cubic capacity. Its power is 150 horsepower at a revolution of 3.2 thousand. Fuel is supplied by the carburetor. Cooling is liquid.

Wheel formula of a dump truck 4х2. Rear drive. The Gearbox is mechanical.

The brake system is of a drum type both on the front and rear wheels. Suspension dependent. Front mounted beam, rear - springs.

For simplification of management the hydraulic booster of a wheel is established.

The rims are made of steel.

The structure of the cabin is frame. It has two doors. The steering wheel is located on the left side.

Body Details

The body is straight-lined, made of metal. The tailgate opens. Constipation can be controlled in automatic and manual modes. There is a visor to protect the cab. Internal dimensions of the body:

• The length is 2600 millimeters.
• The width is 2300 millimeters.
• The height is 635 millimeters.

The volume of the body is 3.8 cubic meters. When the extensions are installed, it increases to 5.1 cubic meters.

The body rises to an angle of fifty degrees. This takes fifteen seconds, if the body is laden. An empty body is lowered in twenty seconds.

As you can see, the car ZIL-MMZ-4502 has good technical characteristics. This allowed him to win recognition from many users. He became so fond of his exploitation that he continues to this day.