Zisulzisuralzis ZiS-5
Built: 1933-1958 · Series: Other models
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ZiS-5 (ZiS-5M): rear-wheel-drive truck with six-cylinder carburettor engine, 5,555 cc displacement, 73 hp output, manual four-speed gearbox and 3,810 mm wheelbase, built from 1933 to 1958
The ZiS-5 was built over decades at several different locations across the Soviet Union, reflected in the compound manufacturer designation ZIS, UlZIS and UralZIS: over its long production run, manufacturing moved from one plant to the next while the basic design remained unchanged.
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The ZiS-5 in its ZiS-5M version is powered by a six-cylinder carburettor engine with 5,555 cc of displacement, delivering 73 hp. Power is routed through a manual four-speed gearbox to the rear axle, making the drivetrain rear-wheel drive. With a wheelbase of 3,810 mm, the truck is 6,060 mm long, 2,235 mm wide, 2,160 mm tall and weighs 3,075 kg.
A rear-wheel-drive truck of this design and era is characterised by its long 3,810 mm wheelbase, which creates space on the load bed for bulky goods, together with a sturdy six-cylinder carburettor engine designed for simple maintenance with little specialised tooling.
When buying a used ZiS-5, check the carburettor engine for compression and for leaks in the fuel system, since engines like this are often gummed up after decades of standing. On the four-speed gearbox, check shift behaviour across all gears, and on the long-wheelbase chassis additionally inspect the frame for distortion and cracking, as well as the rear-axle leaf springs for fatigue, since these come under particular strain over the service life of a truck with a curb weight of 3,075 kg.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells ZiS-5
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | ZiS-5 (ZiS-5M), 5555 cm³, 73 KMcorrect |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,060 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,235 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,160 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,810 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,075 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | tylnycorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4-speed, manual gearboxcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Zisulzisuralzis ZiS-5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,075 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Zisulzisuralzis ZiS-5?
6,060 mm × 2,235 mm × 2,160 mm.
When was the Zisulzisuralzis ZiS-5 built?
Production years: 1933-1958.
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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Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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