MAZ » 529
1956
In 1956, SKB-1 developed and assembled a prototype of a unique uniaxial road construction tractor MAZ-529 to as a part of self-propelled scraper D-357. It was equipped with a 120 hp diesel engine YAZ-204A from MAZ-200 truck mounted in a front overhang. The first prototype had a slightly offset to the right driver's cab. The transmission included a dry twin-plate clutch, 4-speed gearbox with two-stage splitter and planetary final drives in the wheel hubs of both wheels. Two drum brakes have a pneumatic actuator. MAZ-529 had no suspension. Curb weight - 8.5 tonnes, GCVW - 34.3 tonnes, maximum speed - 40 kph. In June 1958, after the tests, a modernized version MAZ-529V was transferred for production in Mogilev.
