The USSR purchased these trucks abroad, even in capitalist countries

The Soviet Union is associated with construction projects in all, even distant corners. And with the development of agriculture. Of course, the conversation is more about the 50-70 years. In the 80s, there were no longer any large-scale construction projects, although new high-rise buildings continued to be built. Naturally, this action requires trucks. There seemed to be plenty of them. Although, if you look at it, they are of the same type. Medium-tonnage GAZ and ZIL were in greater demand. Heavy MAZ and KamAZ vehicles were suitable for large construction projects. But even diesel models could not cope with work in difficult conditions.


It was not for nothing that high salaries were paid in the “north”. It's hard to work there. If people could still cope, then the technology could not. Diesel in cold weather is still a problem, and even more so during the existence of the USSR. The Soviet Union purchased foreign trucks specifically for this purpose. Of course, there weren’t enough for everyone. We received the best cars. Or simply persons who somehow attracted the attention of the authorities. But it was pleasant to work at the same Magirus-Deutz. The lucky ones managed not to get dirty by the end of the shift. After all, there was no need to “sunbathe” in the cold under foreign cars. Medium-tonnage trucks were also purchased abroad. Which ones exactly – the author of the “AUTO HISTORY” channel will tell you.