| Manufacturer | ZiS |
|---|---|
| Also called | ZiL-151 (1956-1965) |
| Production | 1947-1965 USSR |
| Assembly | Moscow, USSR |
| Predecessor | ZiS-6 |
| Successor | ZIL-157 |
| Class | Truck |
| Engine | 5.6L ZiS-121 I6, 92 hp |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual + 2-speed transfer case |
| Wheelbase | 4,225 mm (166.3 in) |
| Length | 6,930 mm (272.8 in) |
| Width | 2,320 mm (91.3 in) |
| Height | 2,310 mm (90.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 5,580 kg (12,302 lb) |
| Related | ZIS-150 BTR-152 BAV 485 |
The ZiS-151 (Russian: ЗиС-151) is a general-purpose truck, produced by the Soviet Union in 1947–65, at Automotive Factory No. 2 Zavod imeni Stalina. In 1956, the factory was renamed Zavod imeni Likhacheva, and new trucks were called ZiL-151 (ЗиЛ-151).
The ZiS-151 was the first major Soviet military all-wheel-drive truck built following World War II, replacing the U.S. Studebaker US6, and earlier ZiS-6. In early 1948, the cabs were made of wood, soon replaced with a steel cab. Tens of thousands were produced, including specialized versions for hauling different types of cargo. The Soviets found the trucks an ideal platform for BM-13 Katyusha rocket launchers.
The most famous developments of ZiS-151 were the BTR-152 armored personnel carrier and the BAV 485 amphibious vehicle.
In 1958 ZiL-151 model was replaced by the ZIL-157, differed outwardly by grille and having single rear wheels, instead of the ZiL-151's dual wheels.