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GAZelle conversion · Almaty

Fitting refrigeration equipment on a GAZelle

We install refrigeration units on the GAZelle Next, GAZelle Business and GAZon Next in Almaty: Carrier, Elinge and Kaida — selected to match the body volume and cargo. We turn a GAZelle into a refrigerated van on a turnkey basis: if required we build an isothermal body, fit the unit, charge it with refrigerant and arrange the updated entry in the vehicle registration certificate. Lead time 5–7 days; the GAZ warranty is retained.

CarrierCitimax 280/350/500 — engine-driven, the reliability of the global leader
ElingeIntegrated units, official distributor in Kazakhstan
Kaida (Yide)Budget 12/24 V models, in stock

Quote is based on body, chassis and temperature range.

Which refrigeration unit to choose for a GAZelle

The model is selected according to body volume and temperature range. For a standard GAZelle (3.2 m body, ~10–11 m³) and an extended one (4.2 m, ~14–16 m³), compact units are suitable: Carrier Citimax 280/350/500 engine-driven, Elinge — built-in units, Kaida (Yide) — budget 12/24 V models. For chilling (0…+5 °C) an entry-level unit is enough; for freezing (−18…−20 °C), allowing for Kazakhstan's +40 °C heat, you need a unit with a power margin and a body with 80–100 mm panels. We will select the exact model for your cargo — price your body in the configurator and send us the volume.

Stages and lead times for fitting a refrigeration unit to a GAZelle

Work sequence: 1) checking the body for air-tightness and thermal insulation (active refrigeration requires an isothermal body made of sandwich panels; an ordinary dry-freight box will not do); 2) mounting the condenser on the roof or front wall and the evaporator inside the body; 3) routing the refrigerant lines and fitting the compressor to the engine or a separate drive; 4) charging with refrigerant, commissioning and verifying that the set temperature is reached; 5) preparing the documents for amending the entry in the vehicle registration certificate. Installation time — 5–7 working days depending on the engine model and the unit.

Amending the entry in the vehicle registration certificate after installation

After a GAZelle is converted into a refrigerated van, the design change must be registered — in Kazakhstan this means amending the entry in the vehicle registration certificate (the equivalent of GIBDD registration in Russia). We prepare a full set of documents for the installed superstructure and refrigeration equipment so that the vehicle can be registered without any problems.

New or used GAZelle, new or used unit

We install refrigeration equipment on new and used GAZelles: the GAZelle 3302 and Business, GAZelle Next (including the extended A21R33) and GAZon Next. On new vehicles the GAZ factory warranty is retained — COND is an official body installer. Be careful with used units: a unit taken off another vehicle often comes without a warranty, with a worn-out compressor and sized for a different body volume — the saving at the start turns into repairs and a shortage of cooling in summer. We fit new equipment with a warranty and servicing.

We fit them to all GAZelles and more

GAZelle Next — chassis and configurator Refrigerated van body Isothermal body Refrigeration unit installation (all makes)

Projects

Our reefers on the GAZelle

Eight vehicles built in the COND workshop on GAZelle chassis: body, unit installation and documents. For each — photographs, body dimensions and the refrigeration unit model.

Refrigerated GAZelle Next A21R35 with a Carrier CITIMAX 350, 4.2 m body — COND⚪ Completed

GAZelle Next A21R35

Refrigerated van
⚖ payload 1,500 kg13.3 m³🅑 category B
Refrigerated body on a GAZelle Next A21R25 with refrigeration unit Elinge C2 — COND⚪ Completed

GAZelle Next A21R25

Refrigerated van
⚖ payload 1,500 kg9.7 m³🅑 category B
Refrigerated body on a GAZelle Business 3302 — COND⚪ Completed

GAZelle Business 3302

Refrigerated van
⚖ payload 1,500 kgup to 11 m³🅑 category B
Refrigerated body on a GAZelle Business 4×4 — COND⚪ Completed

GAZelle Business 4×4

Refrigerated van
⚖ payload 1,500 kgup to 8 m³🅑 category B
Multi-temperature van on a GAZelle Next — COND⚪ Completed

GAZelle Next

Multi-temperature refrigerated van
⚖ payload 1,500 kg4,250 mm🅑 category B
Multi-temperature reefer on a GAZelle Next with a Carrier unit — COND⚪ Completed

GAZelle Next

Multi-temperature refrigerated van
Carrier Xarios 600 MT3,200 mm🅑 category B

Frequently asked questions about fitting a refrigeration unit to a GAZelle

How much does it cost to fit refrigeration equipment to a GAZelle?
The unit complete with equipment — a Carrier Citimax, Elinge or Kaida matched to the body volume, installation included. The final price depends on the unit model, the temperature range and whether an isothermal body is also required. Submit an enquiry — we will quote for your vehicle.
Can a refrigeration unit be fitted to an ordinary GAZelle with a dry-freight box?
A refrigeration unit only holds its set temperature in an isothermal body made of sandwich panels. Fitting a unit to a dry-freight (uninsulated) box is pointless — the cold will escape through the walls. First you need an isothermal body, then the unit. COND builds both.
What temperature does a refrigerated van on a GAZelle maintain?
From 0…+5 °C for chilled products to −18…−20 °C for frozen goods. The range depends on the unit model and the body panel thickness: freezing in hot weather requires 80–100 mm panels and a unit with a power reserve.
Is the GAZ warranty retained after refrigeration equipment is installed?
Yes. COND is an official body installer: installation follows the manufacturer's procedures, and the factory warranty on the chassis is preserved. The refrigeration equipment itself is covered by a separate warranty.
Do you fit them on the GAZelle Next and GAZon Next?
Yes, for all GAZelles: 3302, Business, Next (standard and extended A21R33), as well as the GAZon Next. We select a refrigeration unit to suit the body volume of the specific model.
How many days does installation take?
Installation of the refrigeration unit takes 5–7 working days. If an isothermal body is also required, body production takes from 15 working days. The exact lead time is fixed in the contract.
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