MAZ-500

MAZ-500
Overview
Manufacturer Minsk Automobile Plant
Production
  • 1965-1970 (MAZ-500)
  • 1970-1977 (MAZ-500A)
Assembly Minsk
Body and chassis
Class Cab over truck
Layout FR layout
Powertrain
Engine 11.2L YaMZ-236 V6 diesel
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,850 mm (152 in)
Width 2,650 mm (104 in)
Height 2,640 mm (104 in)
Curb weight 6,500 kg (14,330 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor MAZ-200
Successor MAZ-5335

MAZ-500 is a Soviet truck manufactured at the Minsk Automobile Plant. The first prototypes of the MAZ-500 were shown in 1958, but delays in engine development pushed full production back to 1965, although limited production started in 1963. The MAZ-500 is a cab over truck instead of the MAZ-200's conventional layout. This was done to increase payload and reduce weight as well as reduce fuel consumption.

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