MAZ-152 bus and its characteristics

For transportation of passengers over long distances, the MAZ-152 bus is used , photo of which you can see in the article. This bus produces an automobile plant in the city of Minsk (the Republic of Belarus). He meets in accordance with all the requirements not only of his country, but also with international standards of European states.

General overview of the model

The bus is intended, first of all, for passenger transportations over long distances. Therefore, it is actively used for intercity routes.

Going into the long distance transoprt, must have certain technical characteristics, and the bus MAZ-152 has such indicators. So, due to the use of separate units from cargo models, he received an increased level of endurance and strength. In addition, this method allowed manufacturers to reduce the cost of manufactured products.

Serial production of the bus of this brand began in the 2000th year. For this time the vehicle was issued in two modifications:

• Actually MAZ-152;
• MAZ-152A, which has an expanded list of available options.

Only the persons who have reached the age of majority, having a driver's license of the required category, who have studied the rules of operating the bus, are allowed to be the last to be managed. Simulators are used to familiarize with them and teach driving. Separately developed training games for the bus MAZ-152 (OMSI - one of them).

External Transport Review

The bus MAZ-152 is made of high-strength metal. In its composition, special agents have been added to protect it from corrosion. Some individual elements are made of alternative materials. So, the side parts are made of galvanized sheets, and for the front, fiberglass is used.

It should be said that the glass here is not just inserted, they are pasted. And this reinforces the overall rigidity of the body.

Access to the salon is provided by two sliding doors. They open and close due to the electro-pneumatic drive. And with the doors open the engine will not start - for this purpose a special protective system is installed.

Interior of the bus

The salon of the bus is equipped for creation of comfortable conditions of a trip. Depending on the modification, MAZ-152 bus accommodates from forty-three to forty-seven seats. All of them have special adjustments:

• Back position (this option allows you to change the backrest angle within fifteen degrees);
• Shift in the side of the seat as a whole, allowing even people with magnificent shapes to sit comfortably in a chair;
• Position of the footboard.

In addition to all this, on the side of the central passage the seats have an armrest. Its position is also regulated by a simple mechanism. For each passenger there is a source of individual lighting. Available options provide comfortable and pleasant conditions for trips by bus MAZ-152.

To ensure safety, each seat is equipped with seat belts.

The floor at the bus is uneven. It gradually rises from the central door to the tail section. This is due to the location of the power unit.

Complete vehicle

The MAZ-152 bus is equipped with various additional options and systems that create optimally comfortable conditions for trips. So, on a hot day you need a conditioning and ventilation system, and in the cold season - a heating system.

To stop on the way too often is not necessary, as the bus is equipped with a bio-toilet. Products can be stored in the refrigerator. There is even a small branch of the kitchen where you can have a snack.

A long bus ride will not be boring. For this, there are adio and video systems. And in addition to all of the above, the bus is equipped with other functions:

• Anti-lock system;
• Traction control system;
• The ceiling is covered with a layer of thermal noise insulation;
• A special cloth "Autolin" is laid on the floor;
• The driver's seat is adjustable - it changes position due to the pnevomopodushki;
• From the bright light will allow to protect the window curtains.

MAZ-152 bus: specifications

Tourist bus of this brand can be equipped with power units of several types. These are the "Mercedes" engines, the power of which reaches three hundred horsepower. The Gearbox is mechanical. It has six speeds. But in some cases "automatic machines" can be installed.

Suspension on the front wheels is independent. On the central and rear - dependent. And on the rear axle, the suspension is pneumatic. A telescopic shock absorber is installed.

Wheels disc. They wear rubber, a diameter of twenty-two and a half inches. The dimensions of the MAZ-152 bus are as follows:

• Height - 2838 mm;
• Length - 14,480 mm;
• Width - 2500 mm;
• Wheelbase - 6800 + 1615 mm.

The total weight of the bus is 23.7 kg.

We hope that you are convinced that the MAZ-152 is a strong, reliable and comfortable bus for tourist (and not only) long distance trips.