ZIL-131
| ZIL-131 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | ZiL |
| Also called | Amur-531340 |
| Production | 1964–2012 |
| Assembly | Soviet Union / Russia: Moscow |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Related | ZIL-130 ZIL-133 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0L ZIL-130 V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,975 mm (156.5 in) |
| Length | 7,040 mm (277.2 in) |
| Width | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Height | 2,480 mm (97.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 6,700 kg (14,771 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | ZIL-157 |
| Successor | ZIL-4334 |
The ZIL-131 is a general purpose 3.5 tonne 6x6 army truck designed in the Soviet Union by ZIL. The basic model being a general cargo truck. Variants include a tractor-trailer truck, a dump truck, a fuel truck, and a 6x6 for towing a 4-wheeled powered trailer.
The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966; it is a military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components. The ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D.
The ZIL-130/131 was in production at the AMUR truck plant (ZIL-130 as the AMUR-531350 and ZIL-131 as the AMUR-531340), with both gasoline and diesel engines, from 1987 until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.