This is the 2015 Ural Next and it’s produces by the GAZ Group.
The truck is the latest iteration of the Ural truck line and features plenty of
new technology to not only make it tougher, but to also cut back on emissions.
While saving eight percent on fuel consumption over
the outgoing truck is cool, the real headlines come from what this updated
truck is capable of. The truck features a front axle that’s capable of holding
6.5 tons while its rear two axles can haul an impressive 13 tons. That’s 26,000
pounds! Oh, and it can do it all while smashing over trees and running through
deep mud-filled trenches while traversing over the Motherland.
The Ural Next’s massive tires give it grip with
locking differentials on both rear axles. A hardy steel bumper up front keeps
the Next’s tough-guy body work protected from impacts while providing recovery
points and LED light mountings.
Power comes from the YaMZ-536 inline-six turbodiesel
that is offered in 240-, 285-, and 312-horsepower output levels. Torque is said
to be roughly 900 pound-feet. The new powertrain is only one aspect that makes
the truck easy to drive over small buildings and large crevasses: the interior
features upgraded ergonomics with easy-to-use controls. The truck also gives
customers the option to choose between a YaMZ or ZF-sourced manual
transmission.
