AMilitary transport & logistics
GAZ-53
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Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | GAZ-53 | Isuzu Forward |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GAZ[source] | Isuzu[source] |
| Also called | GAZ-52[source] | Isuzu Borneo/Giga (Indonesia) Isuzu Forward Juston (Japan and Philippines) Isuzu F-Series Isuzu Heavy Duty Isuzu Deca (Thailand) Isuzu Rocky (Thailand) Isuzu Tora (Turkey) Chevrolet/GMC T-Series (United States; 1997–2009) Chevrolet F-Series (Latin America) Chevrolet LCF 6500–7500XD (United States) UD Condor (2017–present)[source] |
| Production | 1961–1993[source] | 1966–present[source] |
| Assembly | Soviet Union / Russia: Gorky (Nizhny Novgorod) |
Width
Single source2,379 mm (93.7 in)[source]
Height
Single source2,190–2,219 mm (86.2–87.4 in)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Japan: Fujisawa, Kanagawa Philippines: Biñan , Laguna , ( IPC ) Russia: Ulyanovsk ( Sollers-Isuzu ) China: Chongqing ( Qingling ) Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City ( IVC ) India: Kolkata ( Hindustan Motors ) Chile: Huechuraba Indonesia: Karawang ( IAMI ) Nigeria: Lagos ( GMNL ) Malaysia: Pekan ( Isuzu HICOM ) Pakistan: Karachi ( Ghandhara Industries ) Turkey: Istanbul ( Anadolu Isuzu ) Azerbaijan: Baku United States: Janesville, WI , Flint, MI , Charlotte, Michigan[source] |
| Class | Truck[source] | Medium duty truck[source] |
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| Body style | 2-door standard cab 4-door double cab (fire engines only)[source] | 2-door standard cab (Worldwide) 4-door crew cab (Certain regions only)[source] |
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| Layout | Front engine layout[source] | FMR layout[source] |
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| Engine | 3.5L GAZ-51 I6 (1961-1964, after that only on GAZ-52 variant) 4.3L ZMZ-53 V8 (1964-1993)[source] | 5.4L 6BB1 I6 5.8L 6BD1 / 6BD1T I6 6.5L 6BG1 / 6BG1T I6 8.2L 6HH1 I6 9.8L 6SD1 I6 7.8L 6HK1 I6 5.2L 4HK1 I4 7.8L 6NX1-TCS VGS Turbo I6 6.0L GM small block V8[source] |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual[source] | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic 9-speed Eaton Fuller Synchronized Transmission 10-speed automatic[source] |
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| Wheelbase | 3,700 mm (145.7 in)[source] | — |
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| Curb weight | 2,989–3,260 kg (6,590–7,187 lb)[source] | — |
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| Predecessor | GAZ-51[source] | Isuzu TY / Isuzu TX / TXD[source] |
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| Successor | GAZ-3307[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | — | Japan[source]Inventory Origin column; table 2, row 33, cell 3; revision 1377232040; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
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