This is for some years in a row that “AutoKrAZ” does not miss opportunity to participate in the most important event in the life of municipal sector workers: International Specialized Exhibition KommunTekh-2015. This year has been no exception, KrAZ once again showcased its novelties from November 10 to November 13in the International Exhibition Centre of the capital.
This time Ukrainian manufacturer KrAZ displayed a new KrAZ-6511С4 truck used for snow removal and de-icing. Sand spreading equipment and snow plow are mounted on the KrAZ-6511С4 6х4 cabover dump truck. This vehicle is provided with cab offering comfortable working environment and less fatigue for driver: functional dashboard, excellent visibility, comfortable air-suspended seat, integral steering, etc. Power pack includes turbocharged diesel engine rated at 400 hp and manual transmission.
Half-round dump body can hold 15,5 cubic metres of space, it accommodates 12 cu.m. quick removal sand spreader. Easy installation and removal of 3,2 m large snow plow and other special equipment allows all-year use of this vehicle. Special equipment mounted on the KrAZ vehicle was made by “Tekhkhimuniversal LTD” (Belaya Tserkov).
After formal opening of the exhibition the company’s exhibits have been visited by a delegation with Minister of Regional Development, Construction, Housing and Utilities Mr.Gennadiy Zubko at the head. After up-close look at KrAZ novelties he told about importance of national automotive industry in solution of grave problems of housing and utilities sector, need in new efficient road maintenance and municipal vehicles produced by domestic manufacturer KrAZ. He recommended adding to the company’s lineup rotary snow plow for extra urban snow clearance.
Numerous attendees included Deputy Mayor of Kiev Mr. P.Panteleyev, General Director of “Ukravtodor” Mr.A.Gustelev, top managers of regional publc utilities companies, regional administration officials, businessmen, mechanics who showed interest in purchase of KrAZ trucks provided with special equipment for street sweeping and road clearance.
Another product on display was KrAZ-based special vehicle. KrAZ partner, Avtek, showcased garbage truck with Hidro-Mak rear-loading equipment based on the KrAZ-5401Н2 4х2 chassis. Hopper capacity: 16 cubic metres. Compaction ratio: 1:6.
Exhibition results are positive and hopeful: there are collaboration agreements, many new contacts have been made and partnership agreements have been entered into. All of this gives confidence that products made by “AutoKrAZ” will be widely used in housing and utilities sector of Ukraine.
