MAZ-241: technical specifications, pictures and reviews

MAZ-241 – a bus manufactured in Belarus for urban use, which is used for the transportation of passengers on routes mid-range load. The modification is intended for internal use, long distance travel, tourist movements and personal outbound orders.

General information

The bus is installed a diesel power unit Cummins ISF3.8 S four-cylinder. The engine meets environmental standards at the level of “Euro-4" features a six-speed manual transmission. For each of the independent pneumatic suspension with a pair of cylinders there are two telescopic depreciation element.

The Bus MAZ-241 is equipped with a brake unit with anti-slip and blocking. Equipment of individual coolant panel devices, fans fixed to the ceiling of the roof and in the hatch of the vehicle, contributes to the creation of the most acceptable climatic conditions.

Objective advantages of the bus MAZ-241 applies a panoramic glazing, which guarantees an excellent overview and an upgraded instrument panel and a convenient system of placing of the baggage compartments. Spare wheel is equipped with a special compartment closed, protected from below. Additionally, the ease of extraction chute provides practical roller mechanism. The capacity of the bus is 36 people seated while it has 22 pieces.

General specifications

The following are the main design features and performance, which has the bus MAZ - 555102-241:

• Maximum rate of speed (km/h) – 105.
• Outer turning radius (m) – 9.
• Wheel Base (m) – 3,84.
• Length/width/height (m) – 6,79/2,55/2,94.
• The Type and size of tires – 245/70R19,5".
• Brakes – disc node with ABS, the rear elements – drum and has a ventilation.
• Bridges: leading front has a Central conical reducer type, rear – standard.
• Suspension: front & ndash; with a pair of pneumatic cylinders in the middle – dependent leaf springs, rear – balloon style with two telescopes.
• CPR – mechanic, six steps (Feast Gear 6j70T).
• Powerplant – Cummins ISF,8S (EURO-4).

In addition, the bus is equipped with a Luggage Department with a volume of 0.7 cubic meters and fuel tank capacity of 190 liters.

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Other data

MAZ-241, specifications basic plan which is presented above, has the following additional characteristics:

• Maximum load, adhere to front/middle/rear axle (t) – 4,1/5,2/5,3.
• Provided passenger capacity (seated/standing) – 22/35 people.
• Front Track/rear (m) – 2,1/1,9.
• Ground Clearance (cm) – 14,2.
• Torque motor – 1300-1700 rpm.
• Cooling & ndash; liquid.
• The Presence of a turbo   is.
• The Volume of the power plant (CC) – 3760.
• Compression in the combustion chamber – is 17.2.
• Features engine – a piston Assembly located inline runs on diesel fuel injection has the injection system.

Salon equipment

The Vehicle is a small category of MAZ-241 is designed for different types of passenger transport. The machine has a length of 6800 mm, equipped with 22 comfortable seats.

The Main ventilation in the cabin is through a hatch opening vents, as well as forced using a fan. To maintain the appropriate microclimate conditions, has implemented a distributed design of personal ventilation for passengers.

Seat driver adjustable in multiple positions, has a position memory for different drivers. Updated control panel meets the ergonomic and design requirements of modern times. The steering column is a developed design, to prevent the possibility of injury in non-standard situations.

What is worth mentioning?

The Bus MAZ-241, photo which is presented below, has a number of advantages compared to similar models.

This modification is made in a compact design furthermore developed the extended version. In the vehicle there is a considerable area of glazing of the passenger compartment, there is a spherical windscreen. Visibility, as noted in their feedback, the owners of this technology, meets the core purpose equipment, namely, service of tourist groups when viewed from different sights. The machine has an impressive width. Complement the overall picture of the main gomphocerinae optics and multi-compound rear light elements.

The Entrance door - in the singular, it come the driver and passengers. Good or bad, difficult to answer unequivocally. The interior is decorated in light tones that creates the impression of spaciousness and comfort.

Comfortable passenger seat made by the German company Vogel Sitze. Seats arranged in the classic version, not counting the first single-seat (for a guide or conductor). It is deployed at a right angle to the rest of the passengers, and turned to the driver.

Support options

The lineup of MAZ buses-241 contains various configurations, which are designated by adding some symbols after common name of the vehicle. Next, consider a brief description of each of the modifications.

Variation MAZ-241030 equipped with Cummins engine capacity of 170 horse powers, automatic transmission unit from the Fast Gear with the gearbox on the six steps.

The Bus index 241S30 – a model for those who appreciate comfort. The designers have provided all the necessary details to make the trip in a similar vehicle was really comfortable for the passengers and driver.

Comparison with the nearest competitor

If you compare a bus MAZ-241 and PAZ-320412, it can be noted that these vehicles have significant differences. The Belarusian model has a smooth motion, her bearing body and the GROOVE is simple and reliable, but less comfortable.

In their overall performance MAZ can be compared with the smallest “pasovsky” model. The body, the interior fit yet do not pull on the interurban car. In addition, in the groove of the suspension without the gas strut. A defining moment in the choice of the main competitor for a comparative test drive was a similar interior design.

The MAZ has a more modern design. This applies both to the exterior and interior equipment. Expressive waist line, plastic, panoramic windscreen, specific glazing type aquarium – all the good solutions developers, well-embedded in the bus. At first glance one gets the impression that the car is slightly flattened at the top. A similar effect is achieved by the proportions of the bus. Its width – 2.55 m, while it has a low-slung body of the carrier element, the height of which is only 2,78 m.

Conclusion

Buyers appreciated the bus MAZ-241. Reviews indicate that "kid" turned out well. This proves the fact that domestic designers and designers are able to create high-quality and beautiful cars. All elements of the exterior and interior equipping of this bus is made practical, considering the convenience and ergonomics.

This vehicle is widely used in the former Soviet Union - both within the regions for long-distance transportation and in the corporate segment.