| Scooter  Scooter Ant - Soviet cargo tricycle scooter. From 1959 to 1995, was released a few varieties of "ants", made on the basis of regular passenger scooter factory "Tulamashzavod."
Now Russia cargo scooters are not in such demand, as in the Soviet Union. At the time there was shortage of cars. Small trucks generally practically nebylo (right now you can choose many different techniques - from ATVs to small trucks). In addition, for the villager had been difficult to get even a scarce car, not expensive and very reliable and easy to maintain cargo scooter can handle the transport of cargo and was quite accessible.
tricycle or did not fit the transportation of goods in general, or their carrying capacity is much inferior "Ant." In Asian countries still cargo scooters (scooters) or cargo bikes are very popular.
 Ant - not economical technique. His 1-cylinder, 2-stroke engine is quite voracious. Even the new "Ants" consumed about 8 liters 80-octane gasoline to a hundred miles. after maintenance and wear of piston, its rate increases to 10-12 liters! However, fuel consumption in the Soviet Union was not so relevant than now. Then petrol was pretty cheap.
Front Wishbone "Ant" is made very strong. Its service life exceeds even modern examples of telescopic forks. Now, instead of scarce front shocks, fans of his scooter set back from the modern scooters.
the scooter Ant independent rear suspension. Through gearbox roller chain driven rear wheel. Gearbox itself is made very accurately. It is located in the center of the rear axle and can be easily removed for repair if necessary.
Dry weight scooter about 240 kilograms, which is less than the motorcycle at the time. Thanks to low weight, the owner alone can easily upset "ants" on one side for repair works.
 Scooter made very maintainable. For example to change the camera or tires do not need bortirovat wheel. It's enough to loosen the bolts on the wheel rim with it disconnected for the 2nd half.
Body scooter has 1,250 to 1,130 mm, which is enough to everyday use in the village. There was also a version of the scooter with a passenger seat and a smaller body. So is there a model with a high saloon, which is less suitable for bulk cargo, but allowed to use a scooter to serve various organizations and transportation of household items.
With engine power of 12 horses, load "ant" is 280 pounds. Maximum speed scooter - 50-60 km/h
Now Replace old ant scooters in the market you can find quite a large number of Asian (mostly Chinese) cargo scooters or mopeds (differ in the arrangement of the engine and fuel tank - at Audie scooter under the driver's seat, while the location of the moped motorcycle).
 However, when choosing a scooter worth paying attention to the quality of the scooter. Many models have a large number of plastic shields and fairings, which is not always suited to the harsh rural conditions. In addition, the quality of the hardware, components and assemblies of Chinese scooter is often poor.
In 2009 OJSC "AK" Tulamashzavod "posted on the attempt reopening of 3-wheel scooter truck. Their site was presented a prototype - cargo vehicle GTS-1. Scooter got a comfortable cabin on the type of truck cabins.
 Closed cargo scooter GTS-1 is designed for the transportation of goods only in industrial zones, factories and various organizations without the possibility of out on public roads, and that probably ruined a very interesting project. After all, from 2009 on it has no information. Approximate design factory price indicated on the manufacturer's website - 100 thousand rub.RF, including VAT. |
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