MAZ 7310 / 73101

MAZ 7310 was the first civilian model in the new range. It is debuted in 1973. The heavy-duty truck was based on the MAZ 543 chassis with a 525 hp diesel and hydromanual gearbox.

The main feature is the all-metal flatbed platform with high sides. The 7310 also got new wide tires. There are also a chassis version called MAZ 73101.

In 1974-75, MAZ 7310 in combination with MAZ 8950 trailer passed government tests. Few of them were used by the army for second-role jobs. Civil versions were distinguished by bright yellow and orange color.

They worked to tow trailers with a total mass up to 25 tonnes. The also used as a chassis for heavy mobile cranes and as airfield fire trucks. In 1986, MAZ 7310 was replaced by the updated version 7313.