NefAZ-5299 - bus Russian production, which began to be produced in 2000 at the Neftekamsk car factory. Most often used for passenger traffic by the city. In the period 2000–2013 more than 10,000 buses were produced from the assembly line, which indicates the great popularity of the model, which was included in the list of 100 best goods in Russia 5 times.

Basic technical characteristics of the model

NefAZ-5299 is a whole series of buses produced for urban, suburban and intercity passenger traffic. For all these purposes, the plant produces appropriate modifications. The basis for the production of the basic model of buses was the platform of KamAZ trucks of mass production.

City bus NefAZ-5299 with a high level of passive and active safety

The designers decided to use the chassis of KamAZ trucks, proven by successful operation and multiple tests, which makes it possible to overcome various obstacles on the road. Chassis has high performance characteristics, with a large margin of safety. All bus equipment complies with international technical standards.

This model is used for mass passenger transportation around the city, so the bus has high requirements for safety and compliance with environmental standards. The model has a high level of passive and active safety. Modifications that run on methane comply with Euro 3, Euro 4 and Euro 5 environmental safety standards.

Specifications of the base model

Body	Wagon layout, bearing
doors	3 units
Doorway	1.2 m
wheels	4x2
Body potential	12 years old
Reversal (radius)	12 m
Max speed	70 km/h
Fuel consumption	24 liters per 100 kilometers
Total Seats	101
Number of seats	25+1
Length	11.8 m
Width	2.5 m
Height	3m
Base	5.96 m
Full mass	18 tons
Ceiling height	2.5 m
Brake system	Rheostatic and pneumatic
Ventilation system	Natural
Heating	Radiator
Engine	Cummins 6ISBe270B
Bridge	RABA or ZF

Modifications of buses NefAZ-5299

The Neftekamsk plant produces a whole series of modifications of model 5299 buses. In total, 42 modifications have been produced since the start of production. This large number is due to the high demand for this model, as well as with a variety of conditions in which the bus is operated.

Modification 5299-10 is the first model of this series, the production of which began in 2000. The body is made of all-metal material. Initially, the design was the same as that of the Belarusian bus MAZ 104, but in 2004 the exterior was modified. Modification 5299-10 is equipped with a diesel engine and gearbox from KamAZ. The length of all three doorways is 1.2 meters.

Bus NefAZ-5299-10 is the first model in this series

Modification 5299-11 is designed for suburban passenger traffic. Of the features of this modification of the base model, it can be distinguished that the 5299-11 has only two doors, and the number of seats has increased to 45. The total capacity of the bus is 77 units. Comfortable tourist seats are installed, designed for long trips.

Bus NefAZ 5299-11 of increased comfort for suburban transportation

Modification 5299-30-32 is designed for urban passenger traffic. Body frame, load-bearing with thermal insulation. The engine is located at the rear of the bus. The heating system is based on a liquid heater. There are 3 ventilation hatches on the roof. The doors open into the cabin with the help of a pneumatic electronic drive. The bus is equipped to transport the disabled. The cabin has 4 seats for people with disabilities.

Technical characteristics of the bus modification 5299-30-32

Total capacity	97 people
Total capacity (disabled option)	88 people
Number of seats	25+1
Number of seats (disabled option)	26+1
Curb weight of the bus	11 tons
Full mass	18 tons
Mass distribution:
- front axle	6.5 tons
- rear axle	11.5 tons
Floor height at front and middle doors	36 centimeters
Floor height at rear door	78 centimeters
Distance from step to road level	36 centimeters
Door opening width	1.2 m
Distance from ceiling to floor:
- at the rear door	2.2 m
- at the level of the front and middle doors	2.5 m
Chassis:
- model	KAMAZ-5297
- wheels	4x2
Engine:
- model	Cummins 6ISBe270B
- volume	6.7 liters
- power	201 kW
- maximum speed	70 km/h

The city bus NefAZ-5299-30-32 is equipped with seats for the transportation of disabled people

Modification 52994 is low-floor. The bus is designed for passenger transportation around the city. There are no steps in the doorways. It differs from the base model by the middle door shifted back. The total capacity of this modification is 96 people. The feature of the model is the presence electronic system air suspension control. Attracts attention navigation system and a device that monitors the state of the driver. The driver's cab and interior are air-conditioned.

Comfortable city bus NefAZ-52994, interior is equipped with air conditioners

Modification 5299-30-31 (methane) is intended for passenger transportation around the city. The body is load-bearing with three double-leaf doors that open with an electric drive. The heating system works on the basis of autonomous gas heater. The volume of all cylinders is 984 liters, which allows you to hold 197 m3 of gas at a pressure of 200 atmospheres.

The advantages of this modification:

• saving on fuel (allows you to reduce costs by 2-3 times);
• number exhaust gases and toxic emissions are significantly reduced;
• the cost of paying for harmful emissions into the atmosphere is reduced by 3.6 times;
• maintenance costs are reduced;
• gas that is used as fuel is much safer than propane or gasoline.

A feature of modification 5299-30-31 is increased comfort for passengers. The convenience of boarding and disembarking is ensured by the optimal height of the bus, which is semi-low-floor. The smoothness of the ride is ensured by the air suspension and hydromechanical gearbox VOITH D845.3E.

Technical characteristics of modification 5299-30-31

Kind of transport	city ​​bus
Total Seats	84
Number of seats	25
Mass distribution:
- on the front axle	6.4 tons
- on the rear axle	11.6 tons
- full mass	18 tons
Dimensions:
- height	3.4 m
- width	2 m
- length	11.9 m
- rear overhang	2.7 m
- front overhang	3.3 m
- distance between axles	5.8 m
Fuel system:
- cylinders	8 bottles of 133 liters
- the amount of refueling fuel	197 m3
- fuel	Compressed natural gas
Transmission
- number of gears	4
- model	VOITH D854.3E
- a type	Hydromechanical automatic
Engine:
- model	820.61
- cylinders	V-8
- power	260 HP
- working volume	11.8 l
- environmental Safety	Euro 4
doors	3 units
Ventilation	Natural

Bus NefAZ-5299-30-31, an economical model that runs on gas

Modification 5299-17 is intended for intercity passenger transportation. Distinctive feature this model is the design of the front. The bus is equipped with a luggage compartment and sliding doors. Often, air conditioning is installed in the cabin. The total capacity of the bus is 59 seats, of which 43 are for seating. The model is equipped with a German-made ZF manual transmission and a Cummins engine.

NefAZ-5299-17 universal, high-quality intercity bus

The NefAZ-5299 bus is very popular in Russia. This was achieved thanks to the versatility and high quality assembly of this model. The bus is very convenient for passengers, which is ensured by a well-thought-out design, the availability of equipment for the disabled, installed on many modifications, the ability to install air conditioners, etc. The advantages for the driver are good visibility, comfortable seat and modern electronics. Help in emergency situations ABS system included in the basic package.

Video: Bus NefAZ-5299-20-32 in action

The NefAZ-5299 bus is one of the most popular types of municipal transport in Russia. The same age as the new century, born in his still short life, he has sold more than ten thousand copies to the car parks of the entire large country.

Description of the bus

Indicative for assessing the reliability and running characteristics of the NefAZ-5299 bus is that it is based on the chassis of the time-tested, road and off-road cargo serial KamAZ-5297. Wheels are tubeless, with steel discs, all-metal housing with stiffening ribs made of square tube, double-circuit pneumatic control and control equipment, which meets international standards, the power steering is nothing new, but it is durable and safe.

The standard version of the bus is equipped with an anti-lock brake system.

The driver's cab is separated from the passenger compartment by a glass partition that protects against noise and is equipped with a loudspeaker. A set of adjustments and suspension driver's seat not as modern as we would like, but they allow you to get behind the wheel quite comfortably.

Entrance doors are opened from the cabin with the help of pneumatic mechanisms.

Ventilation - natural, through hatches in the roof (there are three of them in a city bus) and vents on the side windows.

Heat from an autonomous liquid or gas heater, which is also starting preheater engine, is distributed evenly throughout the cabin, because the elements of the system are located along the perimeter of the bus.

The number of seats and the total cabin capacity depend on the modification of the NefAZ-5299 bus.

Bus Specifications

The overall dimensions of the base model are 11700 × 2500 × 3100 mm. Wheelbase is 5840 mm. The curb weight of the bus is more than ten, and the full weight is eighteen tons. The load is unevenly distributed along the axles: 6.5 tons - on the front and 11.5 tons - on the rear.

The ground clearance is 285 mm, the minimum turning radius is 12 meters.

Maximum city speed base bus with a diesel engine - 74 km / h. Suburbans accelerate to 96 km / h, and the speed is higher than this on most Russian roads and not required.

Bus engines

Several types of engines are installed on NefAZ-5299, running on different types fuel.

On the diesel fuel works 6ISBe270B with a capacity of 270 liters. With. and a volume of 6.7 liters. The six-cylinder engine is turbocharged. is 24 liters per 100 km, the volume fuel tank- 250 l. The diesel engine complies with EURO-3 environmental standards. The gearbox can be either manual or four-speed automatic.

Mods that work on natural gas, comply with the higher environmental standards EURO-4 and EURO-5.

An eight-cylinder KamAZ-820.61-260 engine with a capacity of 260 hp runs on liquefied gas. With. 11.76 liter turbocharged.

The six-cylinder Mercedes-Benz M 906 LAG / EEV / 1 engine is slightly more powerful - 280 hp. With. with a smaller volume of 6.9 thousand liters.

The Yuchai YC6G260N-50 six-cylinder 7.8L engine produces a maximum output of 247 hp. With.

The volume of the gas cylinder system of eight containers is 984 liters. Cylinders for liquefied gas are located on the roof of the NefAZ-5299 bus (photo below).

A four-speed automatic is installed on it, and a five-speed manual gearbox with four synchronizers is installed on the suburban ones.

Bus modifications

The popularity of the NefAZ-5299 bus is evidenced by a large number of modifications: there have been forty-two of them since the start of production.

The basic model is intended for transportation of passengers within the city. The total capacity is 105 people, there can be 25 seats. This bus has three wide doors, the engine can be either diesel or gas-powered, almost all modifications have an automatic transmission.

In addition to the fact that most modifications of the city bus are low-floor, they are also equipped with a forced body tilt system.

Suburban modifications have a smaller capacity - 89 people, but they are equipped with more comfortable tourist seats, adapted for long trips.

Intercity NefAZ-5299 with one door has 43 seats and is equipped with luggage compartments. Comfortable car seats with reclining backs and armrests, air conditioning and radio make long trips not so tiring. A modification for long-distance transportation in the north is produced separately. It has additional and batteries, electric heating of the fuel intake, fuel heating tank before starting.

If suburban modifications are all medium-floor, then city buses are also made in semi-low-floor and low-floor versions with ramps for passengers with disabilities and a special place in the center of the cabin for a wheelchair.

Bus maintenance and repair

Most of the components and assemblies of the NefAZ-5299 model have been tested on serial trucks, they are well known to specialists, so their repair and maintenance do not cause problems.

A high degree of unification not only reduced the cost of assembling buses, but also simplified and reduced the cost of repairs. Spare parts can be purchased from official dealers KamAZ, and their network is quite extensive.

Shuttle bus ride

The suburban NefAZ-5299 is designed for 45 seats, and almost the same number of passengers can stand. It has two doors located in opposite parts of the body, which makes the passage uncomfortably long. And given that the seats with armrests are wide enough, the aisle can also be considered narrow, where it is difficult for two passengers, especially in warm clothes, to pass each other.

In addition, in suburban buses, people, as a rule, travel with shopping bags, which in the NefAZ-5299 model simply have nowhere to go. The seats are close enough to accommodate the legs, and the overhead shelves are narrow. Luggage compartment the bus is provided, but the practical use of it is very doubtful. Passengers traveling from the beginning to the end of the route can use it, at intermediate stops the driver does not get out to open and close the cover again.

What is convenient for passengers is large doorways that are well lit at night, and low-lying steps - modifications suburban buses all midfield.

The characteristics of the NefAZ-5299 bus make it very popular throughout the Russian Federation.

A well-thought-out design, equipment for the disabled in many modifications, air conditioners are convenient for passengers. Good visibility, modern electronics and a fairly comfortable seat are advantages for drivers.

Shuttle bus big class NefAZ-5299-01 designed to carry passengers on regular commuter routes. Made on the KamAZ-5297 chassis.

Modern design, roomy and comfortable lounge, original design solutions. Units and components are unified with trucks KAMAZ. The bus has a warranty of 12 months or 30,000 km and is subject to warranty and service maintenance in all KamAZ auto centers in the Russian Federation and the CIS.

At the request of the customer, it is possible to install the KamAZ-740.30-260 (Euro-2), Caterpillar-3116, (Euro-2) and automatic transmission"Foyt".

Engine

Indicator	Meaning
Model	KAMAZ-740.11-240
A type	Diesel
(EURO-1) with turbocharging and an improved design of the cylinder-piston group, a modified design of the block head and combustion chamber geometry, reinforced crankshaft, a torsional vibration damper is installed, an oil cooler is replaced by a water-oil heat exchanger. The engine life has been increased to 500,000 km, the frequency of TO-2 to 16,000 km, oil consumption and noise level have been reduced by 2-3 dB.
Rated power, hp	240
Working volume, cc	10 850
injection pump	YAZDA-332.1106
Five-nozzle nozzles	YAZDA-273
Turbocharger	S2B/7624TAE/0076D9

BODY

• Frame, wagon type, galvanized, with thermal insulation, with two double doors, with Festo pneumatic drive.
• A wide range of colors (including at the request of the customer) with a double layer of the Dutch primer, paint "Helios" (Slovenia), in the German spray booth.
• Wheel arches in stainless steel or fiberglass.
• bottom and wheel arches with anti-corrosion coating.
• Interior floor covering made of anti-slip material "Avtolin".

TRANSMISSION

• Mechanical (or with an electro-pneumatic drive for engaging the gearbox), three-way, five-speed, mod. KamAZ-14.

STEERING

• With hydraulic booster C-111645 from RBL (Germany) or KTS 50451881 from PPT (Yugoslavia).

SUSPENSION

• Front- dependent, pneumatic, on 2 pneumatic elements with two telescopic shock absorbers and one body position regulator.
• rear- dependent, pneumatic, on 4 pneumatic elements with 4 telescopic shock absorbers and two body position regulators.

BRAKE SYSTEM

• Pneumatic, ABS "WABCO" (Germany), with cam-type expansion mechanisms.

HEATING SYSTEM

• Main: liquid heater"Webasto" providing advance engine preheating. There are 4 "Belrobot" heaters in the cabin. In the driver's cab there is a WEBASTO control panel, a frontal heater, a Belrobot heater.
• Emergency: from the engine cooling system.

City bus large class NefAZ-5299 designed to carry passengers on regular city routes. Made on the KamAZ-5297 chassis.

Modern design, roomy and comfortable interior, original design solutions. Units and components are unified with KamAZ trucks. The bus has a warranty of 12 months or 30,000 km and is subject to warranty and service maintenance in all KamAZ auto centers in the Russian Federation and the CIS.

At the request of the customer, it is possible to install the KamAZ-740.30-260 (Euro-2), Caterpillar-3116 (Euro-2) engine and the Voith automatic transmission.

Engine

Indicator	Meaning
Model	KAMAZ-740.11-240
A type	Diesel
(EURO-1) with turbocharging and an improved design of the cylinder-piston group, a modified design of the block head and geometry of the combustion chamber, a reinforced crankshaft, a torsional vibration damper, an oil cooler replaced by a water-oil heat exchanger. The engine life has been increased to 500,000 km, the frequency of TO-2 to 16,000 km, oil consumption and noise level have been reduced by 2-3 dB.
Rated power, hp	240
Working volume, cc	10 850
injection pump	YAZDA-332.1106
Five-nozzle nozzles	YAZDA-273
Turbocharger	S2B/7624TAE/0076D9

BODY

• Frame, wagon type, galvanized, with thermal insulation, with three double-leaf doors, with Festo pneumatic drive.
• A wide range of colors (including at the request of the customer) with a double layer of the Dutch primer, paint "Helios" (Slovenia), in the German spray booth.
• Wheel arches in stainless steel or fiberglass.
• Bottom and wheel arches with anti-corrosion coating.
• Interior floor covering made of anti-slip material "Avtolin".

TRANSMISSION

• Mechanical (or with an electro-pneumatic drive for engaging the gearbox), three-way, five-speed, mod. KamAZ-141.

STEERING

• With hydraulic booster C-111645 from RBL (Germany) or KTS 50451881 from PPT (Yugoslavia).

SUSPENSION

• Front- dependent, pneumatic, on 2 pneumatic elements with two telescopic shock absorbers and one body position regulator.
• rear- dependent, pneumatic, on 4 pneumatic elements with 4 telescopic shock absorbers and two body position regulators.

BRAKE SYSTEM

• Pneumatic, ABS "WABCO" (Germany), with cam-type expansion mechanisms.

HEATING SYSTEM

• Main: liquid heater "Webasto" providing early pre-heating of the engine. There are 3 "Belrobot" heaters in the cabin. In the driver's cab there is a WEBASTO control panel, a frontal heater, a Belrobot heater.
• Emergency: from the engine cooling system.

The NefAZ-5299 car is an excellent bus for transportation around the city. The car has a modern and attractive design, comfortable interior at a low price. It can most often be found in Russian Federation. The main goal is to transport passengers around the city.

Design

The design of the car was significantly borrowed from the MAZ-104 brand. In 2004, the car has changed significantly and has become more distinctive and original. The front of the car contains the name of the logo. The bus is oblong in shape, so it has a good capacity.

The curves on the back of the transport give a beautiful look and comply with the laws of aerodynamics, moving more easily in space.

Modifications

The car brand is very popular not only in Russia, but also abroad. Therefore, the manufacturer produces cars with entire families.

Modifications are divided by purpose:

• Urban;
• Suburban;
• Intercity transport.

Modifications differ not only in purpose, but also in interior, design, and technical characteristics.

Urban, high-floor "5299-10-xx"

This model was originally produced by the factory, so it is historically important to the company. It was released in 2000. The model is a classic version of buses that were relevant in the early 2000s. Engine compartment had a KamAZ engine and gearbox.

Urban, semi-low-floor "5299-30-xx"

The release of the modification in 2007. The engines were also borrowed from the KAMAZ plant. 2010 is different in that production made adjustments and the machine started its operation on methane. It was a significant leap forward. In addition, the innovation was the installation of automatic transmission Voith Diwa. The salon is spacious and roomy. It has 115 seats and a long aisle that can accommodate many people. There is space for a wheelchair.

The ventilation of the NefAZ 5299 cabin is carried out thanks to 3 hatches. The fact of a large gathering of people is foreseen, so there are 2 storage areas equipped with handrails in the cabin. So that the driver can calmly do his work and not be disturbed by passengers with excessive noise, the driver's cab is fenced off and isolated.

Suburban

With the help of modification 5299-11-xx, which is a suburban one, passengers move along urban routes. It has two doors that can be opened both automatically and manually. In the cabin you can find soft seats, more than 77 people can fit in this modification. Seats 45.

With the help of pneumatic brake system Wabco (equipped with the car's anti-blocking system), as well as thanks to the KAMAZ or Cummins engines, the bus moves safely along the city routes. On the rear suspension there are pneumatic elements and two regulators for changing the position of the body. On the front suspension there are two pneumatic elements and telescopic shock absorbers, there is one body regulator.

Intercity transport

The front part of each NefAZ 5299 intercity transport differs from the design of a car of another brand. The advantage of this type of transport is that it has a sliding door, and special luggage compartments. It often happens that an air conditioner is built into a long-distance car for the convenience and comfort of passengers. The number of seats is 43, in total, transport is allowed to accommodate no more than 59 people. Intercity modifications consist of diesel engine Cummins and mechanical box gear ZF (Germany).

Salon

The cab is heated by an autonomous gas heater. The alarm system operates as follows: fluid system, which cools the engine, is sent to the main heating system.

Opening the doors in the bus is only possible inside. The doors can be controlled by electro-pneumatic elements. The machine is equipped with a rear, side (tempered), as well as a windshield (triplex). Sitting inside the cabin, and even outside it, you can open the emergency ventilation hatch. A remote electric drive is installed on the front hatch.

In the cabin of NefAZ 5299, the possibility of using radio equipment (intercoms, car radios) is included.

The bus has several useful features: a ramp and a platform for one person in a wheelchair, the ECAS system (adjusts the floor level), as well as various configurations for the transportation of people with limited mobility.

At the request of drivers, electronic route indicators, navigation systems and air conditioners can be built into the models.

Specifications

Several types of internal combustion engines are installed on the machine. This is due to various modifications and fuel system.

Engine

The Cummins 6ISBe270B engine runs on diesel fuel. Unit power - 270 Horse power, volume - 6.7 liters. The engine consumes 24 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. There are modifications of the car, the engine of which runs on natural gas. This is one of the cleanest engines available with this kind of power and performance.

Motor Yuchai YC6G260N-50, has 6 cylinders. Engine power - 247 horsepower.

Suspension

The front suspension is dependent and pneumatic. Two shock absorbers are installed on the front suspension, which can also allow you to adjust the position of the body.

The rear suspension NefAZ 5299 is dependent and pneumatic. It has four shock absorbers, which significantly soften the ride, making it more enjoyable. The body is regulated by two regulators.

brakes

Pneumatic brakes are installed. ABS system WABCO. This is a German company, which is distinguished by quality. The mechanism of the brake system is expanding, cam type.

Repair

The main reason for expensive car repairs is expensive parts and ignorance after-sales service how to repair the damage. There are practically no problems with the brand. Majority service centers already faced with the repair of the unit, so problems should not arise.

Due to the high degree of unification, the assembly cost has significantly decreased and the price of car repairs has fallen. Since most of the spare parts are produced by the KamAZ manufacturer, spare parts can be purchased from dealers.

Prices

The bus costs a decent amount, however, this low price compared to competitors. New car will cost approximately 6,500,000 rubles.

To purchase a used car, you will have to pay from 1,000,000 rubles. This is due to the power and reliability, plus a quick payback.

In order to transport passengers from one city to another, the NefAZ-5299-01 model is used. The designers made original decisions when creating the modification. Impressive and beautiful design of the car. Bus warranty - a year (30 thousand kilometers). All KAMAZ car services throughout Russia model and repair free of charge if repairs are required within the warranty period.

Video