Why he

I paid off the next mortgage (for the house) and some extra money appeared, besides, I was tired of the 13th - I wanted something new, and in connection with moving into the house - something more universal and cargo-carrying.

I immediately limited the purchase budget to 400 rubles, because... The house, at a minimum, requires major renovations, and my income does not allow me to pay a loan for a car and invest in a house.

I wanted a universal car - something that could fit a family (3 people) and a useful load for the house (cement, concrete mixer, stone, walk-behind tractor, remove snow, etc.), also preferably something passable to travel around our Ural beauties, where there are no normal roads - Zyuratkul, Arakul, Yurma, Kialim, etc.

The car is needed as a weekend car (they take me to work), i.e. Reliability is not the main thing. Also, from time to time I like to tinker with the car, for example, I always made the music and noise myself, it’s not a problem to inject the suspension, etc. Besides, I wanted a new car.

In general, very few options suited such requests - my wife insisted on the Patra Pickup, I insisted on the Farmer, we considered the pros and cons:

The farmer is cheaper by 90 thousand rubles, which he doesn’t have on hand.

Full body ( larger size, wooden bottom, iron sides and awning - you can not regret it and carry anything and however you want).

A simpler and stronger design and 200 kg lighter.

Among the minuses of the Farmer are the old transfer case (still straight-toothed), gearbox (partially synchronized Ulyanovsk 4th century), springs in front, old bridges (Timken), no power steering and a much more primitive interior. Patriot is closer to modern jeeps, the loaf is purely utilitarian vehicle for heavy road conditions. And in appearance, these cars look like they are from different centuries.

But in the end, my practicality took over, it was decided - Farmer.

Came to the nearest official dealer UAZ in our region, where when asked if there is a Farmer, the manager says 4 units are on the way, but leave a deposit, because... There are a lot of people willing, 2 have already been prepaid and 2 more will be sold out within a week.

I left a deposit, immediately refused all the additional extras offered, and a week later I left the showroom in a new 390945 in the color “white night” (some kind of grayish white, not metallic)))

First impressions

What did I buy?! The doors close terribly (the service didn’t fix the situation within an hour, so they took it away). I found several cracks in the paintwork on the body, and rust had already appeared on some of them!

On the move - a cross between a truck and a tractor - the engine growls, the transfer case howls, the gearbox echoes them, the steering wheel is heavy, the suspension is just wooden, there is no clarity in the gearbox, you can’t even engage 3rd!

On the highway it’s comfortable 70-80, after that the engine noise begins to tire, after 100 km/h it’s impossible to talk anymore! Maybe the 5th would have corrected the situation, but it doesn’t exist.

The salon – I knew it was spartan, but not that much! About ergonomics... - it simply doesn’t exist! Here are just a few of the points that struck me most:

The steering wheel is like 50 years ago - large, 3-spoke, so plastic (probably from a smoke engine))))

Of all the adjustments – only the front seats are tilted – that’s it!

The turn signals do not turn off on their own.

The light is switched from low to high by a button under the left foot)))

The pedals are all at different heights.

The wipers do not have an intermittent mode.

There is no tachometer, but, among others, there are dials for oil pressure and voltage in the on-board network!

The stove is something: 2 fan speeds - noisy and very noisy (even louder than the engine at a speed of 100 km/h!), the driver and passenger are directed to the feet by a pipe, each of which is closed by a small flap inside - just separate climate control !))) Under the panel there is a “recirculation” lever that raises the oval damper in front))) When it’s really hot, you can open a special hatch from below the stove and all the heat will go directly under the stove, but what! In general, the stove is terribly primitive, noisy, but warm.

“Torpedo” is simply made of iron, with dirty blue dermantine leather on the side panels. All the minimal interior trim is on bare screws.

To be fair, it should be noted that there is a hydrocorrector for the headlights and variable brightness of the instrument lighting.

As a person who is familiar with UAZs mainly from reading forums on UAZbuka and having driven a little in Patras, my first thoughts are: what did I buy?!

The next day, having previously studied the UAZbuka, I drove it into the pit to stretch it - in principle, everything important was tightened normally. I adjusted the gearbox drive, checked everything - the gears began to engage more or less, the steering wheel became lighter. The oils in the engine and axles are normal, everything is beautiful - dry and clean. The transfer case is sweating - it turned out that the level is higher than necessary (probably the same as in the gearbox), and the cover is not tightened - I tightened it. Other fluids are normal.

The design of the door locks, like everything else in this car, is simple - disassembled, lubricated, adjusted, assembled - they began to close normally for an UAZ.

First off-road

Patency for standard tires(KAMA-219) is not bad - it rushes normally on shallow virgin snow, digs in when turning, but jumps out easily from swings.

The oak suspension is absolutely impenetrable and in general off-road the car feels strong and indestructible. On large potholes it jumps elastically, with some kind of indifference not only to the road, but also to the passengers. Regardless of the quality of the road, nothing rattles or rattles, maybe because of the general background noise, or maybe because there’s simply nothing, only the springs in the seats under the riders creak.

Engine

Bad! It doesn’t pull very well at the bottom, but if you don’t hesitate to put pressure on the trigger and twist it, it tears! This is not very good off-road, but on the highway the dynamics for such a cart are impressive; it feels close to front wheel drive vases! And this is on a strangled 409.10 engine, but what if you change it to dynamic firmware or even just to Patriot firmware?!

In general, the engine with a 16-valve plate under the hood, hydraulic compensators and a 17th BOSH hanging on the wall looks like a foreign body in this archaic car.

Front seats

The seats are comfortable and, despite only 1 adjustment (backrest tilt), I quite like the driving position, maybe because I am of average height (177) and the loaf was designed just for it?!

The steering wheel is tightly screwed, but it’s nice to grab onto it, throwing your body into the cabin, and fold your hands on it on the road. Visibility forward and to the sides is good. Back, despite the large mirrors, it’s so-so, I still can’t get used to the dimensions of the body.

Rear seats

On the 2nd row there is a sea, 3rd big men in winter clothes - easy. Backseat soft, comfortable enough for short trips. His back rises and is suspended from the ceiling by straps and forms a second reserved seat. sleeping area! But how can you sleep on it when the ceiling is 40 cm?!

There is a lot of space under the rear seat - you can organize a large one glove box, or push 2 subs)))

On the run

Despite the archaic suspension, it holds the road well - at least at speeds up to 100 km/h (I haven’t given it more yet) the car is moving smooth, no steering required.

UAZ didn’t bother with the suspension - axles on springs with 4 cushions and 4 shock absorbers and no stabilizers, rods, supports, ball or other silent blocks, only excessively stiff springs. But in addition to simplicity, reliability and maintainability, such a scheme also has a big disadvantage - minimum comfort - the car is tough and rude.

Exploitation

I installed it right away for testing electronic tachometer– BK-06 (total 550 rubles).

Consumption per 1000 km. according to the receipts it was only 12-13 l./100 km, which I think for an untested UAZ, with the front end on, is very little in winter (although I don’t rule out that I miscalculated somewhere).

Passed the GTO on the 2nd try - rear brakes We rode it only after 700 km. mileage

The engine grips briskly down to -29 degrees, I haven’t tried it lower yet.

I was hauling snow away from my father, loading it through the roof, probably kg. 500 each, while the rear springs sagged quite a bit, but it runs noticeably softer, the engine does not feel the load. The body opens in 3 directions - it is convenient to unload.

What is inconvenient is that the turning radius is rather large.

I already had experience in pulling a Gazelle out of a hole - lowered and the front end and the Gazelle on the asphalt!

Rethinking after 1000 km. mileage

The first shock passed and... I'm starting to like the UAZ more and more! With its rough, primitive, oak, but honest and simple design! Everything is simple, strong and clear.

I’m used to the steering wheel and gearbox, and to the “ergonomics” too.

The engine growls, but rushes, the transfer case howls, but God bless it. I plan to change the gearbox to 5 speed. (issue price - 28 tr), after which I hope for comfortable cruising on the highway - 100-105 km/h

Closer to the summer I plan to completely shut down the interior. Maybe I can find money for good tires on forging.

There are thoughts on upgrading the suspension and much more (fortunately there is a lot of material on all this on the Internet!).

In general, there are many plans. UAZ - construction set for adults!

Buyer advice:

From my opus it is clear that the UAZ Farmer (and other loaves) is a specific car and is absolutely not suitable as an every day car for the average city dweller.

Preferential loan for

It's no secret that the roads in our outbacks leave much to be desired. But you still have to drive on them, and not only drive, but also transport cargo. People who work on the ground do it every day. And in this they are helped by cars with good cross-country ability, specifications UAZ 390995 allows farmers to use equipment on any road.

Getting to know UAZ 390945

The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant began producing its first cars back in the years of the Great Patriotic War. These were legendary trucks ZIS brand. In the sixties of the last century there appeared New episode light-duty UAZ trucks. Models have been modernized and improved over time. On the basis of the so-called tablet - UAZ-452, many special vehicles were created.

The UAZ-390945 is another representative of this line of reliable cars; it takes into account all the specifics of the work of the farmers for whom it is intended:

• This cargo-passenger vehicle has a 5-seater cabin.
• The flatbed body can transport both people and cargo (weight up to 1 ton).
• UAZ 390945 Farmer is able to overcome a half-meter ford.
• Even the slope will not be an obstacle for him.
• Without a load on the highway, the car can reach speeds of up to 150 km/h. On bad road the speed will be lower.
• Wheel formula – 4×4. Individual four-wheel drive will allow you to drive on any off-road terrain.
• Ground clearance (clearance) of the car is 220 mm.
• The distance between the middle and front axle is 2550 mm.
• The machine is equipped with tires of size 235/75R15.

This means that the tread width of the tire is 235 mm, the sidewall height is 176 mm, and the radial design of the tire has a seat diameter of 15 inches.

The car does not have the comfort for the driver that is provided by foreign brands. But budget price with amazing reliability and excellent driving performance makes it very popular. Parts for its repair are very cheap, they are easy to buy, and it is quite easy to repair the car yourself.

Parameters of UAZ 390945

To understand why this car model is so good, let’s look at the technical characteristics of the UAZ 390945 in more detail.

• side doors– 3 pcs., they are one-sided;
• machine length– 4820 mm;
• the all-metal cabin has a height 2355 mm;
• machine width– 2100 mm.

Body parameters of the UAZ 390945 car

This onboard platform, on which the arches are fixed, a tarpaulin awning is stretched over them, it can be removed if necessary. The body comes with an additional set of seats that are easy to install and remove. Its length is 2027 mm, width – 1974 mm, and height – 1400 mm.

Features of the engine and fuel system

Engines for UAZ-390945 are supplied by Zavolzhsky motor plant. Injection engine With environmental standard"Euro-2" model ZMZ-4091 develops a power of 112 Horse power. It is quite enough even for working in off-road conditions. The engine runs on AI-93 gasoline and higher. It has 4 cylinders and a displacement of 2.7 liters. For every 100 km, fuel consumption is 15.4 liters. This consumption is explained by 4-wheel drive. The gasoline injection system allows you to save on gasoline consumption. Capacity fuel tank– 50 l, which allows you to travel more than 300 km without refueling.

Manufacturers provide a warranty of up to 36 months on the engine. The car is guaranteed to travel up to 100,000 km without replacing it. In practice, its service life is even longer. With care it increases.

Thanks to the high torque and low gear, the power of the UAZ-390945 engine is enough to overcome any mud drifts.

How to tune UAZ 390945 Farmer?

There is nothing good that cannot be made even better. Therefore, this brand of car can be tuned, especially if it is intended for outdoor enthusiasts.

To participate in trophy raids (off-road racing), do the following:

UAZ-390945 Farmer tuned

• lift the suspension;
• change regular tires to enlarged;
• they build “military” bridges;
• install reinforced bumpers equipped with winches.

Ordinary travel enthusiasts slightly increase the car's ground clearance and change the tires.

Content

Three-door five-seater cargo van The high cross-country vehicle UAZ 390945 has been produced from 1997 to the present day. Cars have four-wheel drive, are characterized by the absence of a hood and the presence of a tent cargo platform. Given the popularity of this model, especially in rural areas, it was modernized, significantly changing technical specifications and interior design of the car. With all the unsightliness and immutability appearance, the car is distinguished by its practicality and functionality, which brought it recognition and popular love.

UAZ 390945

UAZ 390945 is equipped with a gasoline carburetor engine, with a volume of 2.7 liters, capable of developing a power of 112 horsepower. IN last years the car is equipped with a motor injection type. It is paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a 2-speed transfer case. With such characteristics, the car can accelerate to a maximum of 110 km/h.

Drivers' reviews about the fuel consumption of the UAZ 390945

• Victor, Kyiv. I took the UAZ 390945 “Farmer” for transportation with dachas to the dacha. Of course it's not racing car, on country roads you feel comfortable, but on the intercity highway there is not enough speed or power. On average it eats about 20 liters, so it is rarely used.
• Artem, Saransk. My all-terrain vehicle UAZ 390945 2001 Bought for trips outside the city. I work mainly in rural areas, so I have no complaints about the load capacity and cross-country ability. The lack of sound insulation is a big hindrance. Consumption is high - up to 22 liters of gasoline.
• Ilya, Novgorod. UAZ 390945 2000, 2.7, MT. Living in the village, I travel every day. For many years, the car has been serving its intended purpose – transporting cargo. Breakdowns occur very rarely; they can be repaired right in the field, this is its great advantage. If you don't accelerate, then average consumption is 15-16 liters.
• Vladislav, Perm. I bought a UAZ 390945 ten years ago and I can say with confidence that the money was well spent. The car will never let you down, even if something breaks down (and this rarely happens), it will always get you home. Considering its ability to drive on any road, consumption of 20-25 liters does not seem much.
• Georgy, Kazan. For all its power and reliability, the “Farmer” must be handled with care, the gears must not be jerked, and the pedals must not be pressed hard. Fuel consumption directly depends on the choice of road or its absence and the speed of travel: from 17 to 25 liters.
• Nikolay, St. Petersburg. Having bought a UAZ 390945 in 2003, I have never regretted the purchase. I use it every day and load it very heavily, at the same time, it can handle any road, even with good slope. I consider gasoline consumption to be normal: an average of 20 liters.
• Dmitry, Kaluga. UAZ 390945 2005, 2.7. Borrowed from the owner good condition, drove off-road, checked cross-country ability and consumption. After calculating the cost of gasoline, I installed gas. Since then, material costs have dropped significantly. Gas consumes a maximum of 17 liters.
• Yakov, Sochi. UAZ 390945 is like a work partner for me, it doesn’t let me down, rarely breaks down, and starts in any weather. Off-road is his native element. I am very pleased with the purchase. I have a 2000 model, it eats 15-20 liters.

: improve technical stuffing, tighten up the design. All these innovations are heard and visible. And around the Ulyanovsk “old guys” - cabovers (more than 60 years on the market!) the information background is not so dense. Many people are not aware that these cars have also changed significantly in recent years: they have gained power steering, front disc brakes, a five-speed manual box. Passenger "loaves" in mandatory equipped with ABS.

And at the beginning of this year, the cabover family was again modernized. To evaluate the updated UAZ-390945, I went to Ulyanovsk.

Evolution of a classic

While I was flying on the plane, I studied the changes made. The list, frankly speaking, is small.

“This is really not a radical modernization,” my question anticipated. Chief Engineer UAZ Evgeniy Galkin. - Our cabovers are the most affordable all-wheel drive commercial vehicles on the market, and for this they are appreciated. Here are the sales data last year: everyone dipped except us! If the model is radically updated, the price will increase significantly - and we will lose our main competitive advantage. Therefore, we decided to improve the car point by point. The main complaint from buyers was the weak frame: cracks in it were not uncommon, especially in the places where the power steering and body supports were attached. We introduced additional reinforcement in these areas, increased the thickness of the cross member, and the complaints should come to naught. In addition, the frame and body are now separated not by an ephemeral gasket, but by a soft cushion that effectively absorbs vibrations - this is the easiest way to identify the 2016 “tadpole”.

The modified front bumpers with flexible plastic elements on the edges. It is unlikely that this decision will be approved in rural areas. “Security requirements,” Galkin shrugs.

Cars coming off the assembly line are still not pleased with uniform gaps. However, regular customers always turned a blind eye to this. But they regularly complained about poor corrosion resistance. Now the problem should go away: since last year, cabover bodies have been primed using the cataphoresis method and painted with modern enamels on the Eisenmann line.

The interior was remodeled and new seats were installed. The front ones are trimmed with high-quality fabric, with advanced padding and integrated headrests. And finally, longitudinal adjustment has appeared - how many generations of drivers have dreamed about it! Seat movement range - 150 mm. By paying an additional 5,000 rubles, you will receive electric heating. I wouldn’t be surprised if in a year or two they introduce ventilation. Just kidding. At the top of my list of expectations are decorative covers on numerous transmission levers, as well as getting rid of the lever sticking vertically out of the floor hand brake. Whether these simple improvements will ever be implemented, I don’t know.

The primitive instrument cluster has sunk into oblivion. Now in the center of the front panel (it is still old-school, metal) there is a speedometer, which contains a liquid crystal display - secondary data is displayed on it. Along the edges of the speedometer there is a 12-volt socket and a slot for a single-din audio system. Below is a push-button lighting control unit, which replaced the antediluvian retractable switch.

Ulyanovsk residents decided not to stop there and just go for a walk! - abandoned the ancient “bone” steering wheel in favor of a plastic one that was more comfortable to grip. And under it they installed a pair of modern steering column switches. Before there was one, a tractor type; it took incredible effort to flip it. Relays and fuses no longer play hide and seek - they are combined in a single block. Trifles? An unpretentious client will be happy with these little things that make the car more convenient.

As before, there is a boulder in the middle of the cabin engine compartment. But if previously it was covered with a thin layer of leatherette, now the surface is covered with carpet, which insulates much better from noise. For the sake of silence in the cabin, the ceiling was covered with needle-punched material: the sound passes through the holes and dissolves there. But this is in theory - but in reality? I’ll check now, fortunately I have a Farmer with a two-row cab.

Stall if you can

Out of habit, I poked the key into the front panel and almost scratched it: the ignition switch was not in the old place - I moved to steering column. A second, and the engine comes to life, filling the interior with a light velvety hum. It really became quieter!

According to our measurements, the level of internal noise decreased by 5–10 decibels, depending on the driving mode. By 2016, we adapted the engine to Euro-5 econorms. In preparation for the new standards, the engine control program had to be rewritten, after which it began to work more balanced, and most importantly, fuel consumption was reduced. You save about one and a half liters of gasoline for every hundred kilometers. Not bad, right?

Not bad, Comrade Chief Engineer, not bad.

Compared to the previous Farmer, the new one starts calmly, without convulsions or shudders - it picks up speed happily. The clutch, however, grabs at the very top. But it’s okay, I got used to it. I also got used to the sweeping shifts of the five-speed manual.

The ride quality and energy efficiency of the suspension are impressive. The Farmer passes even the monstrous-looking pit with barely noticeable swaying. That's why in regions with bad roads Ulyanovsk cars are so valued! They also love UAZs for their excellent cross-country ability. I was running around like crazy through the back streets of the factory territory in order to park the car. In vain. He overcame all the proposed obstacles using only one rear wheel drive. I only had to connect it a couple of times front axle, but it didn’t even come to downshifting.

For those for whom the all-terrain qualities of the UAZ are not enough (there are some), starting in July they will be offered a version with a rear cross-axle differential lock. A jeeper's dream! It will apparently raise the level of cross-country ability by a great deal. high level. I hope in the summer, when a car with a lock falls into our hands, we will find a worthy obstacle for it.

Ulyanovsky automobile plant specializes in the production all-wheel drive vehicles: SUVs and minibuses. The products of this automobile plant have been known since Soviet times in the form of the universal “Tablet” - UAZ-452, on the basis of which all kinds of special vehicles were created: ambulances, police “pativans”, cash-in-transit armored cars, emergency service vans. An overview of all modifications may take several pages. “Farmer” UAZ is another reliable and unpretentious workhorse among the domestic “UAZs”.

UAZ 390945 – farm pickup from Ulyanovsk automakers

UAZ 390945 “Farmer” - light truck, equipped with a 5-seater cabin and flatbed body and designed for transporting people and cargo with a total weight of up to 1 ton. Places for people are provided not only in the cabin, but also in the back. “Farmer” received its name due to its enormous demand among owners of private farms. High cross-country ability"UAZ" "Farmer" - makes it relevant not only for the city, but also for Russian outback with its problematic roads. The vehicle can cross a ford up to half a meter deep, and also climb slopes at an angle of up to 200.

The model has been in production for 20 years and has been constantly modernized during this time. The developers have made changes to dashboard, installed ergonomic adjustable front seats, strengthened the supporting frame with additional brackets, and improved noise and vibration insulation of the cabin. Despite the innovations, the price of the UAZ model remains one of the lowest in the domestic market. automotive market. Affordability allows Tabletka to successfully compete with models from the European and Japanese automobile industry.

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UAZ parameters

Many people are interested in the technical characteristics of the UAZ “Farmer”. It is more convenient to demonstrate their description in tables.

General information about the UAZ car

Overall dimensions of the "Farmer"

total length	4820 mm
Cabin height	2355 mm
Body height	2455 mm
Width	2100 mm
Ground clearance	220 mm
Distance between front and middle axle	2550 mm
Tires	Size 235/75 on R15 wheels

Body dimensions

Weight and load capacity

Engines and fuel system

UAZ tuning

The popularity and versatility of the “Farmer” make it a frequent target for tuning – professional technical modifications and changes to the factory equipment of the car. Fans of active recreation most often resort to tuning. Let's review the main tuning strategies.

To participate in trophy raids – off-road competitions – the following manipulations are carried out:

• the suspension is lifted;
• put on larger tires;
• “civilian” bridges are replaced by “military” ones;
• reinforced bumpers with winches are installed.

If it is intended to use the UAZ as a technical assistance vehicle, they work not only to improve cross-country ability, but also to increase the carrying capacity. Installed on the roof expeditionary trunk with headlights. The body is lengthened and converted into a radio station. To increase the covered distance, you can use an additional fuel tank.

Tuning a car for hunting, fishing, or traveling usually does not require such drastic changes. Owners limit themselves to slightly increasing the ground clearance and replacing tires. Only economical, easy-to-clean materials are used in the interior. Cabin styling has come into fashion camouflage colors. Some convert the trunk of an UAZ into a room suitable for temporary living and eating.

Price for a “farm” UAZ

UAZ 390945 is considered budget option commercial utility vehicle, adapted for driving on dirt country roads and completely off-road. The versatility and unpretentiousness of the UAZ are good driving performance allows it to be used by all types of economic entities: from farmers-entrepreneurs to budgetary institutions. Review of prices for new UAZ gives approximately the following data:

Year of issue	Cost in rub.
2015	600 thousand
2013	500 thousand
2006	100 thousand

You can get a significant discount on a used car with good mileage. If you purchase the option with tuning, be prepared to pay extra.