Zil 131 Cummins B Diesel Turbo

P.O.A. Sorry no film as yet.

Another Russian bruiser. Zil131's are unarguably the most successful 6x6 truck ever built. Manufactured near to Moscow from 1966 to the 1989, they didn't really change in 23 years of production. In a nutshell, they were designed to be driven for abuse, by conscript soldiers, who did their best to destroy them. They also cope with wide range of cross fuels. A Ukranian told me once 'As long as it burns, Zils will run'. '

Personally, Zils always amaze me. I have gone to collect dead Zils with siezed engines that have'nt started for years. Fixed a link bar to the front. Rocked the engine backwards and forwards. And, with a new battery and fuel, started them up and driven home. What you have to remember is, unlike our military vehicles, that are often designed for the commercial market first, then converted for military use. The Russians do it the other way round.

With Zils repairig is easy, cabs can be removed in about 4 hours. panels unbolt. Wiring is simple and accessable. I carry a huge range of parts, from engines to locking rings.

Next time you watch news, look carefully behind the journalist. You will see a Zil at least twice a week.

The Zil advertised was converted by us and used a reconditioned Cummins B engine, we can convert yours. But please don't ask us to fit a second hand engine. We only fit new, recon or customer supplied units.

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