Zil ZIL-5301
Built: 1995-2015 · Series: Light/Medium-duty truck
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Zil ZIL-5301 (1995–2015): light delivery truck with a 4,690 cm³ engine and an unusual two-speed planetary gearbox, 2,540 mm wheelbase and 1,676 mm width for urban duty
The ZIL-5301 was built at the Likhachov Moscow Automobile Plant, one of the most established Soviet and later Russian commercial vehicle makers. The series ran from 1995 to 2015 as a light truck for delivery duty.
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The engine displaces 4,690 cm³ and was paired with a two-speed planetary gearbox, a design rarely seen in light commercial vehicles. At a height of 1,860 mm, a wheelbase of 2,540 mm and a width of 1,676 mm, this is a compact vehicle built for urban traffic.
Vehicles of this size were built for urban delivery duty, where manoeuvrability and a small turning radius matter more than high payload or long range. The two-speed planetary gearbox is a simple, robust near-automatic design that keeps gear-changing to a minimum in everyday use.
When buying this compact chassis, the main point is the condition of the two-speed planetary gearbox, whose bands and clutches wear at high mileage, along with rust in the cab and frame. Parts for Russian commercial vehicles of this production period are available through specialist suppliers, but availability is worth confirming before purchase. Given the short wheelbase and narrow width, it is also worth checking wear in the steering joints and the condition of the exhaust system, both of which wear faster under stop-and-go urban duty and repeated short trips.
Sources: Kennwerte des Modells Zil ZIL-5301
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | 2.9 L 177 C.I.D. 20 hpcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 kWcorrect |
| Displacement | 4,690 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,404 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,676 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,860 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 2-apeed planetary gearcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Zil ZIL-5301 have?
The Zil ZIL-5301 delivers 2 kW.
What engine does the Zil ZIL-5301 have?
4,690 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Zil ZIL-5301?
3,404 mm × 1,676 mm × 1,860 mm.
When was the Zil ZIL-5301 built?
Production years: 1995-2015.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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