Russia produces 90% of all ATVs on the market. There are so many outstanding machines that deserve a mention, that we thought we need to introduce them to you.
All-terrain vehicle “Trecol”
Ancestors of "Trecol" ATV are Karakats, three-wheel motorcycles on low pressure tires. Karakats were created in the 60s and some of them are still on the go. From this, the story of “Trecol” ATV goes to the debris of Russian (and not only Russian) marshes and remote villages.
Originally, this ATV was created for the northern regions of Russia, which are covered in deep snow, marshes and lots of water obstacles. It goes without saying, that all these factors are quite challenging for heavy machinery. But “Trecol” has an advantage, which makes it maneuverable: it is rather lightweight and has big wheels.
The base
These vehicles are produced on base of UAZ. They are equipped with motors of two types: either ZMZ petrol engines with a four-step gearbox, or 2,5l Hyundai turbo diesel with a five-step gearbox. Axels are taken from UAZ as well. Depending on the model, engines from a military vehicle or from a civilian one can be used. Sometimes Trecol can be equipped with a combination of details from both, a military vehicle and a civilian one. There are models mounted on the same chassis, but with an original body made from fiberglass sandwich panel. The ATV model row consists of 5 models: 39041, 39445, 39292, 39294 и 39295.
The production.
The very first step of production is the production of the body. The afore-mentioned fiberglass bodies are made at a plant in Kolomna. During assembly the most attention goes towards the details that are prone to excessive wear. They are reinforced by powder painting, which protects details and units from mechanical damage and increases their lifetime. A sewing department is also located in Kolomna. Here seats and sofas for the future all-terrain vehicle are produced.
The next stop on the way of an all-terrain vehicle is a wheel assembly line on a plant in Lyubertsy. Power transfer units, engines, gearboxes are also produced here. On top of that, frames, luggage compartments, ladders are also manufactured here. Axles and their work pieces are manufactured in a separate workshop.
The main manufacturing includes three sections.
I) Chassis assembly section:
Here a carcass of a vehicle starts gaining muscle, so to say: axles and power units are installed on an ATV, along with an electric units and fuel supply system.
II) Luggage compartment assembly section
III) Final tests section:
Here an ATV’s body is mounted on a chassis. Then work capacity of all the systems is examined. Future ATV is being prepared for technical control. When vehicle passes all these “dry tests”, it is taken for driving tests on a tank polygon. ATV must pass 500km in 3 days.
Driving tests follow the scheme: 200km without load on the first day, 200km with 50% load on the second day and 100km on a dirt road with water obstacles. After passing all the tests, ATV’s units are checked once again.
Trecol are off-road all-terrain vehicles. The model row includes the following options: “Lesnik”, “Lesnik-M”, “Lesnik-M Sever”. They are able to operate in different conditions, not only off-road. Trecol can be very useful in ice and snow covered terrains. Mashes and riverbeds are also easily passable for these vehicles. They are maneuverable and capacious with a decent load capacity. They have become popular amongst hunters and anglers. Trecol ATVs are not only passable and maneuverable, but also quite comfortable. You can even set a tent on their roof and pass the night. That option is appreciated by life-savers and geologists.
They can be used by professionals and enthusiasts, for fun and for serious business, in the water and in the snow. Maybe you should consider giving it a test-drive one day?