MAZ-544020 - the Belorussian/ Soviet/ Lithuanian truck with semi-trailer

As in the case of the previous generation of road trucks MAZ, the promising fourth generation, which began production in the late 1980s, had two main models of truck tractors: with a 6X4 wheel arrangement and a gross vehicle weight of up to 44 tons (MAZ-6430) and with a 4x2 wheel formula and with a total weight of up to 32 tons (MAZ-5440). The first prototype of the second model was produced in 1993 and had the index MAZ-54462. in 1994 it passed extensive tests. In 1996, after successfully passing the acceptance and operational tests at the car farms of the Republic of Belarus, a new range of MAZ-5440 models was recommended for mass production. in 1997 March 11 the first main tractors of the new MAZ-54421 family were produced. At the end of 1997, MAZ-54402 and MAZ-544021 were added to them, fully meeting all European requirements for long-distance cargo transportation. in 2008 production of the updated model MAZ-5440A9 with a modernized cabin began. First of all, the front panel and radiator grille, bumper with new block headlights were changed. Serial production began in 2009. Cars MAZ-5440 were named "Prostor" ("Space"). For the 70th anniversary of the Minsk Automobile Plant (2014), the updated Euro-6 environmental class model MAZ-5440M9 was presented. A new cabin was installed, developed at the Minsk Automobile Plant, taking into account European standards. The engine and chassis elements are taken from the Mercedes-Benz Actros. The car is designed to supplement the range of MAZ-5440/6430 truck tractors.

A simple, large, well-designed and moderately detailed model for beginners and novice modellers. Details are plentiful as a beginner, but working under the supervision of a more experienced colleague makes the model manageable for all modellers.