Zis ZiS-151
Built: 1948-1958 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1948
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ZiS-6: heavy truck with six-cylinder ZiS-5 carburettor engine, 5.5-litre displacement, 73 hp output and manual four-speed gearbox with two-range transfer case, built from 1933 to 1941
ZIS was a Soviet vehicle manufacturer based in Moscow whose range, alongside passenger cars, focused mainly on heavy trucks. The ZiS-6 was developed in the 1930s as a multi-axle extension of that truck programme, built for hauling large loads even off paved roads.
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The ZiS-6 is powered by a six-cylinder carburettor engine of type ZiS-5 with 5.5 litres of displacement, delivering 73 hp. Power is routed through a manual four-speed gearbox with an additional two-range transfer case to the drivetrain. The truck is 6,060 mm long, 2,250 mm wide and 2,160 mm tall.
A multi-axle truck of this design is characterised by its two-range transfer case, which, besides distributing power to the axles, provides a low range for slow travel at high tractive effort. The six-cylinder carburettor engine, with 5.5 litres of displacement, delivers enough torque at moderate engine speed to pull away even under full load.
When buying a used ZiS-6, the condition of the ZiS-5 carburettor engine is decisive, particularly its compression and the state of the carburettor, since engines like this are often gummed up after decades of standing. On the four-speed gearbox with transfer case, check for oil leaks at the seals and running noise in the off-road reduction ranges, and on the chassis additionally inspect the frame for corrosion and distortion around the multi-axle rear-axle assembly.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells ZiS-6
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | R6 5, 6 lcorrect |
|---|
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,930 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,320 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,740 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,665 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,540 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | 6x6 drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual gearboxcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Zis ZiS-151 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,540 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Zis ZiS-151?
6,930 mm × 2,320 mm × 2,740 mm.
When was the Zis ZiS-151 built?
Production years: 1948-1958.
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.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- 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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