The bus MAZ 103, 105, 107, 256: specifications

Passenger transportation as urban routes and between settlements - demanded and very profitable services. However, the requirements to passenger transport, require owners to periodically upgrade the rolling stock of the enterprises. This is because day by day there are new criteria directly related to the safety and comfort of passengers. The purchase of expensive foreign-made buses is not affordable for every company, and the operation of old vehicles inevitably leads to license revocation. The way out of this situation is the search of cars from domestic manufacturers.

Modern and safe bus. MAZ - alternative overseas producers

Probably all remember a time when the roads of cities and suburbs, cruised an old Lyase, Lazy and "Icarus", carrying out passenger transportations in different directions. However, they are not only obsolete, but also completely do not meet modern requirements of safety and comfort, and this means that the fleet needs to be updated. The buses MAZ - an alternative way out of the situation.

Thanks to modern developments, the designers of the Minsk automobile plant has created a number of MAZ buses, which today are in great demand because of its modern design, comfort level, and compliance with all safety requirements of passengers. After the collapse of the Soviet Country once eminent producer of automotive industry was going through very difficult times. Along with this there is a need of full renovation of the vehicle fleet, providing passenger services. And in 1996, rolled off the first bus MAZ, which was replacing the long-obsolete and outdated the "Icarus".

The First model, though, and met all the requirements was far from ideal and over time constantly improved. Along with it developed new variants which, due to its quality, won the trust and received a wide circulation both at home and in the post-Soviet expanse.

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Brief technical characteristics of power units installed on buses MAZ

Bus MAZ-103 for urban passenger transportation

Its dimensions are:

• Length 11.985 m.
• Width of 2.5 m.
• Height 2.838 m.

The Cabin has three doors with a width of 1.2 m, and the number of seats that ranges from 21 to 28, can accommodate 70 – 110 passengers. Cabin height is 2.37 m, which makes the ride comfortable even for people, whose growth more than 190 cm, and the width of the aisle between the seats - 73 see the heating liquid and is completely independent of the power unit of the bus. It is implemented by the 30 kW of heating system of the engine. It also facilitates starting of the motor when operating the vehicle in conditions of low ambient temperatures. The cab is heated by a separate heating of the air, the capacity of which is 2–2.2 kW.

The Range of power units, which are installed on buses, consists of three engines. This Mercedes-Benz OM 906LA and DEUTZ BF6M.1013ЕС – inline four-cylinder diesel power units of foreign production, which are paired with automatic transmissions ZF and Voith Diwa. As well as the domestic diesel engine MMZ D-260.5, which is installed in tandem with a manual five-speed gearbox Praga 5PS 114.57.

A Great transport for urban and suburban flight

Unlike the previous versions with a width of 2.5 m and a height of 2.838 m to the bus MAZ-
107 is equipped with a large number of seats, which may vary from 24 to 30 and the total capacity of the bus is now up to 150 passengers. This is because the length of the body increased and is 11.985 is 14.480 m. This model bus is equipped only inline four-cylinder diesel powertrain Mercedes-Benz OM 906LA. Its working volume is 6.3 liters In the pair is set to automatic transmission, which allows to reach a maximum speed of 78 km/h.

High-capacity urban routes

The Bus MAZ-105 is a great model of passenger transportation a particularly large capacity for urban transportation. This bus, due to design features and articulation of the two salons together, amounts to almost 18 meters in length and has 4 doors. Their size is considered standard for vehicles intended for commuter trips around the city, and is 1.2 m. two of the above models, the bus MAZ-105 is a low-floor, as evidenced by the height of the first step relative to the ground, which is 34.5 cm. This index is the excessproof that all developments were directed to the comfort of passengers, and boarding the vehicle it can be elderly or of small stature. With such impressive dimensions in the bus there are only 36 seats. And the estimated passenger capacity should not exceed 160 people.

The Power unit is mounted on this model - Mercedes-Benz OM 906LA. Pair them with a working automatic transmission. The maximum allowable speed is 70 km/h.

Passenger kid from Belarus - the best option for commuter flights

The Bus MAZ-256 is the perfect solution for businesses and fleets who render services in intercity transportation of passengers over medium distances. With its small size, the cabin of the bus were placed in yourself 28 seats, and the size of the Luggage compartment achieves a volume of 2 cubic meters. The body of passenger transport, like bus MAZ 251 made of plastic. And all of the panels affixed to the frame. Also, the manufacturer provides several options of machines: tourist bus, taxi and transport for long-distance passenger transportation.

The Bus MAZ-256 is equipped with a power unit MMZ D-245.30 and a mechanical five-speed gearbox of SAAZ-695Д. This tandem allows to reach speeds of 110 km/h.