20 August 2019
New: Snow and swamp-going vehicle ZVM-39081A SIVER with an all-metal body
Zavod Vezdekhodnykh Mashin (ZVM) has started producing "Siver" wheeled amphibious all-terrain vehicles in a configuration with 
an all-metal passenger body. The first batch of vehicles has already been sent to the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) — to the State Committee for Ensuring the Safety of Life of the Population.
What has changed compared to the standard version
The ZVM-39081A "Siver" amphibious all-terrain vehicle is well known as a reliable working machine on portal axles, created on the basis of GAZ "Sadko" units. However, until recently, the main body option remained an open side or a tarped platform — a functional solution, but not always convenient for long-term operation in northern conditions.
The appearance of the version with an all-metal passenger body changes the character of the vehicle. Now the "Siver" is not only an all-terrain vehicle for transporting cargo but also a full-fledged transport for people, capable of working where there are neither roads nor infrastructure for heating and overnight stay.
All-metal body: why is it important
An all-metal body is not just an "iron booth" instead of a tarp. It is a fundamentally different level of protection for people and equipment from the environment.
In northern regions, where winter temperatures drop below −40 °C, and snowstorms and winds can not stop for days, an insulated body with double glazing becomes not a luxury, but a condition for survival and the crew's working capacity. In such a body, you can transport people over significant distances without the risk of hypothermia, and if necessary, organize a full-fledged rest right on the route.
In addition, the body provides:
- protection from precipitation, wind, and dust;
- the possibility of installing a stationary cabin heater;
- safety of transported equipment and cargo;
- durability of the structure under conditions of constant off-road operation.
Cabin: 12 seats and sleeping places
The passenger cabin of the "Siver" with an all-metal body is designed for 12 seats, including the driver. For shift, rescue, and geological tasks, such capacity means the ability to transport a full-fledged crew with personnel and equipment in one trip.
The transformation of the rear seat deserves special attention. It unfolds, forming two sleeping places. In conditions of long expeditions or emergency rescue operations, when the route takes several days, this turns the vehicle into a mobile accommodation facility — not just transport, but a mobile base camp.
Design and cross-country ability
The "Siver" is built on the basis of GAZ "Sadko" units and is equipped with portal axles with wheel reduction gears of ZVM's own design. This scheme allows for a significant increase in ground clearance — the clearance reaches 650 mm, which provides the vehicle with high geometric cross-country ability and the ability to overcome deep ruts, fallen timber, and rocky areas.
In combination with agricultural tires with a developed tread, this gives the amphibious all-terrain vehicle:
- low ground pressure — the vehicle does not "sink" on weak-bearing surfaces;
- high traction force on swamps, snow, and mud;
- the ability to move confidently across tundra, taiga, and swampy terrain.
Basic configuration
The version with an all-metal body is offered in a fairly rich basic configuration, focused on operation in harsh conditions:
- reinforced frame — increases the reliability of the structure under constant loads;
- spare wheel — a mandatory element for long routes;
- front mechanical winch — allows you to get out of a trap or help another vehicle;
- engine pre-heater — ensures starting in frost;
- cabin heater — maintains a comfortable temperature for passengers;
- hatch — additional ventilation and emergency exit;
- increased capacity fuel tanks — increase the range without refueling.
Additionally, the vehicle can be equipped with a tire inflation system, a windshield with electric heating, an autonomous heater, a roof rack, a searchlight, and an air conditioner.
Who is this vehicle created for
The "Siver" version with an all-metal body is addressed primarily to those who need to transport people, and not just cargo:
- Emergency rescue services — delivery of crews to the emergency site, evacuation of victims, work in autonomous mode;
- Geological exploration — transportation of field parties with equipment and organization of a temporary camp;
- Oil and gas complex — shift transportation to remote fields;
- Forestry and nature protection — patrolling, fire fighting, delivery of inspectors;
- Expeditions and tourism — long routes through hard-to-reach territories.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base model | ZVM-39081A "Siver" |
| Wheel configuration | 4×4 |
| Engine | Diesel D245.7E3 |
| Power | 87.5 kW (119 hp) |
| Overall dimensions | 6250 × 2830 × 3100 mm |
| Ground clearance | up to 650 mm |
| Seats | 12 (including driver) |
| Sleeping places | 2 (rear seat transformation) |
Conclusion
The ZVM-39081A "Siver" amphibious all-terrain vehicle with an all-metal body is a natural step in the development of the ZVM wheeled all-terrain vehicle lineup. The vehicle has retained all the advantages of the base model: portal axles, high ground clearance, cross-country ability on weak soils. But now they have been supplemented by the possibility of full-fledged transportation of people with comfort and protection from the environment.
For northern regions, where the distance between settlements is measured in hundreds of kilometers, and roads, if they exist, are only in winter, such a vehicle becomes not just equipment, but infrastructure on wheels.
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