The new Burlak ATV assembly shop in Kurgan started working in test mode. When it begins operating at full power, the production of ATVs will increase many times over.
We’re currently engaged in launching mass production of Burlaks in Kurgan. For this purpose, we’re purchasing modern high precision equipment, and training people on how to operate this equipment as a united team.
Burlak is a new class of multi-purpose ATVs with low pressure off-road tires. It can transport large groups of people and up to two tons of cargo over long distance. It steadily floats on water, and has excellent off-road performance and high autonomy. It’s also comfortable for a crew, and also reliable and easy to drive. Due to reduced grouser height and low tire pressure, these ATVs are environmentally friendly because they don't cause any noticeable damage to the upper layers of soil which is very sensitive in many northern territories, especially in protected areas.
Burlaks are already working in Chukotka, Khanty-Mansi and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrugs, the Republic of Komi, Yakutia, Zabaykalsky and Krasnoyarsk Krais, Sverdlovsk and Magadan Oblasts as well as in Antarctica. The geography of Burlak’s work is constantly expanding.
Expeditions to the Arctic Ocean and on Chukotka Peninsula fully demonstrated the capabilities of Burlaks. The local population noticed that as well, and pointed out that the ATVs can be useful and also indispensable for the northern region conditions. All Burlak prototypes were sold out in a short period of time. We realized that opening small-scale production would actually make sense. The experiment began in Yekaterinburg, and as a result, the first version of the ATV appeared, then the second one came out. The assembly line technologies were worked out, and various modifications of Burlak required by the market were developed. When it became clear the workshop in Yekaterinburg couldn’t handle the demand anymore because it exceeded the capacity of the assembly shop, we had to start thinking about opening a new large production facility which we eventually placed in Kurgan.
The premise where our new production facility was set up first underwent major repairs. Everything except the walls was replaced in the building. Now there are comfortable showers and locker rooms, convenient office space, heating system, powerful ventilation and, of course, a spacious workshop.
There’s a separate production area for each assembly stage, and the roles of all employees are clearly defined. The work is structured in such a way that there can be up to eight vehicles assembled in the workshop simultaneously.
Making of Burlaks is divided into several main stages. The first stage is the creation of the ATV frame using the metal blanks made in advance. At the same time, transmission parts, gearboxes and transfer cases are assembled in another part of the workshop. The transmission is assembled, tested and installed in the assembled frame along with the engine, then the vehicle is lined from the inside, electrics are installed, and the operation of the main system is checked.
The new workshop also has a paint job zone. The Burlak ATV first got its unique look in the summer of 2020, specifically for the “Army - 2020” International Military-Technical Forum. Several options for the vehicle’s paint job will be available for customers. It’s also possible to apply elements of a customer's corporate style.
We keep developing. The feedback we receive from our customers definitely allows us to improve our vehicles and get better. As we’re expanding production at the moment, we’ll be able to produce more vehicles of various kinds, carry out the necessary certification of vehicles and specialize in our customers’ needs. In the future, we plan to sell vehicles for the needs of state-owned companies operating in fields like oil and gas, and construction. Therefore, we’ll serve the needs of transport companies in such regions as Chukotka and the Far North in general.
The Kurgan assembly shop is already producing all the basic modifications of the Burlak 6x6 ATV: expedition, cargo-passenger, and industrial.
ATVs of industrial open-bodied modification will be equipped with a crane-manipulator and a drilling rig. Also, two of the cargo-passenger ATVs will be specifically equipped for the rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and ambulance workers.
In total, 13 modifications of the Burlak ATV and about 60 modifications of its trailer are certified.
The first Burlak fully assembled in Kurgan will be sent to the customer at the end of March, 2021.