A book on Jelcz trucks? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Jelcz trucks from Poland.
Wieloosiowe pojazdy wosjkowe Jelcz 8x8 i 10x10
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This booklet presents in detail the heavy military trucks from Jelcz, introduced in 2020. These trucks are equipped with robust 578- and 625-horsepower Mercedes-MTU engines. Additionally, they feature new automated ZF transmissions with a functionally optimized algorithm for gear shifting, single-tire configuration, and entirely new integral armored extended cabins.
Initially developed as part of programs for Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) and the Wisła air defense system, these vehicles have evolved into slightly different configurations since 2022, becoming integral components of the Narew short-range anti-aircraft system and a multiple rocket launcher system.
In the final chapter, the author emphasizes the imminent need to design large-capacity armored tankers for frontline fuel supply in potential conflicts involving M1 Abrams tanks. These tanks, consuming two to three times more fuel than Leopard 2A6 tanks, highlight the necessity for such specialized vehicles in the near future.
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Author:
Jarosław Brach
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80 pages, 24 x 16.5 x 0.5 cm / 9 x 6.5 x 0.2 in, paperback
A richly illustrated book about the oldest Jelcz motor vehicles and trailers produced in the years 1952-1970. Describes all types of Jelcz bodies mounted on the chassis of various trucks, Żubr trucks and derivatives, fire and special vehicles (mobile repair workshops), Jelcz-LIAZ truck prototypes, Jelcz 300 series trucks, the bus prototypes Star Jot-55 and Żubr A-81 Odra, Jelcz-Karosa buses and derivatives, as well as special vehicles and bus trailers. It contains many archival, so far unpublished photos of vehicles produced by JZS.
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Author:
Wojciech Połomski
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140 pages, 24.5 x 19.5 cm / 9.7 x 7.7 in, paperback
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numerous b&w photos
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Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2018)
A richly illustrated book about Jelcz motor vehicles and trailers produced in the years 1971-1983. Describes the trucks of the Jelcz 300 M and Jelcz 320 families, Jelcz utility vehicles based on the chassis structure of the Steyr 1490 and Steyr 1491, trucks of the Jelcz 410 family, fire trucks, specialized and special bodies, Jelcz-Berliet buses and derivatives, buses produced in cooperation with Yugoslavia and vehicles that were developed in cooperation with other companies, including the Hydromil II water cannon produced by FSS "Polmo-SHL" Kielce on the Jelcz P-420 truck chassis.
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Author:
Wojciech Połomski
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284 pages, 25 x 19.5 x 1.4 cm / 9.8 x 7.7 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:
293 b&w photos
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Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2010)
A richly illustrated book devoted to Jelcz motor vehicles and trailers produced in 1984-1989. Described are trucks of the Jelcz 342, Jelcz 410, Jelcz 422, Jelcz 620, Jelcz 642 families, a prototype Jelcz S 662 truck with 6×6 drive system, specialized vehicles for agriculture, Jelcz S 442 PD 4×4 race trucks and Jelcz C 417 K Hungaroring, Jelcz 010 GCBA 5/32 fire trucks, Jelcz PR 110 city buses, Jelcz L 120 local bus prototype, Jelcz PR 110 tourist and long-distance buses and T 120 prototypes, and buses created as a result of Polish-Hungarian cooperation. The driver's cabins used in this period are also described. Many archival, often unpublished photographs are included.
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Author:
Wojciech Połomski
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348 pages, 24.5 x 19.5 x 1.7 cm / 9.7 x 7.7 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:
232 b&w photos
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Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2013)
A richly illustrated book devoted to Jelcz motor vehicles and trailers produced in the years 1990-1994. Described are the Jelcz 410, Jelcz 422, Jelcz 423, Jelcz 424, Jelcz 620, Jelcz 622, Jelcz 623, Jelcz 642, trucks with 4×4 and 6×6 drive systems, fire trucks, Jelcz 120 M city buses, prototype of the Jelcz L 120 bus, the long-distance and tourist buses Jelcz PR 110 DC and T 120, buses with LIAZ engines and buses manufactured on special order. The driver's cabins used in this period are also described. Many archival, often unpublished photographs are included.
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Author:
Wojciech Połomski
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384 pages, 24.5 x 20 x 2 cm / 9.7 x 7.9 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:
321 b&w photos
Publisher:
Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2016)
A richly illustrated book on Jelcz commercial vehicles and trailers produced in the years 1995-1998. Describes the trucks Jelcz 422, Jelcz 423, Jelcz 424, Jelcz 442, Jelcz 622, Jelcz 623, Jelcz 642, Jelcz 662, Jelcz 842, Jelcz C 425 MB tractor units and fire trucks as well as Jelcz 120 M city buses, the low-floor buses Jelcz M 121, Jelcz M 125 DANA, Jelcz M 181, Jelcz M 183 M, the Jelcz local bus L 120, midi class buses, Jelcz T 120 long-distance and intercity buses and the prototype low-floor trolleybus Jelcz M 121 MT.
The development and operation of the Jelcz plants in the years 1995-1998, assembly and production of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, creation and operation of "Vito-Jelcz" Sp. z o.o., the return of the Jelcz brand to the eastern market, cooperation between ZS Jelcz SA and the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław, the characteristics of diesel engines used in Jelcz vehicles and the types of cabins used in trucks are presented. Many archival, often unpublished photos.
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Author:
Wojciech Połomski
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512 pages, 24.5 x 19.5 x 2 cm / 9.7 x 7.7 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:
484 b&w photos
Publisher:
Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2020)
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