New Earthmoving Machine Built on KrAZ Chassis

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KrAZ Trucks Press Release  /  September 1, 2016

A new specialty vehicle has been created for the unique needs Ukraine’s Corps of Engineers by KrAZ Trucks in partnership with Kremenchug-based Kryukov Railway Car Building Works.

The earthmoving truck is used for digging trenches in various soils, filling excavations and clearing sites at an ambient temperature from – 40 ^oC to + 40 ^oC and relative humidity of 98 percent.

The trench digging truck’s platform is based on the KrAZ-5233НЕ four-wheel drive tactical truck cab & chassis.

The truck’s cab, engine compartment and fuel tank all feature armor protection.

To ensure proper engine cooling when digging trenches at low operating speeds, a high capacity radiator is provided.

A 4,000mm wheelbase has been specified, in lieu of the standard 5,000mm length, to provide enhanced off-road maneuverability.

The truck’s severe-service frame has been further reinforced at all attachment mounting points., and the transfer case has a power takeoff opening to drive the the equipment.

After the Kryukov Railway Car Building Works mounted the attachments, the new truck underwent 6 months of rigorous tests at both the KrAZ and Armed Forces proving grounds.

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