The ZSK-F-15 dry forage loader based on the KrAZ-5401Н2 4х2 chassis is another novelty unveiled by “AutoKrAZ” at Agro-2017. Even though this baby has not been awarded gold medal as the MEZ-330 based on the KrAZ-6322 chassis, it had its minute of fame from attendees and careful attention of stock farmers.

The KrAZ-5401 vehicle provided with the ZSK-F-15 special equipment is the first pilot project in partnership with Ukrainian machine-building company “Zavod “Nezhinselmash”. The special vehicle is used for carrying and loading forage in hoppers of poultry and stock farms. It can be used for bulk transportation of grain, combined feed and pelleted forage.

The equipment is mounted on the KrAZ-5401 two-axle new generation chassis offering maximum commonality and adaptation to various power plants and superstructures. Engine rated at 312hp meets Euro-5 emission standard, transmission is manual, double-range unit. At customer’s request, other power plant, cab, superstructure are available as option. The is provided with  11 cu.m. 4-section hopper, 8 and 13,75 cu.m. hoppers with 3 or 5 sections respectively are available as options. 

Novelty for animal breeding has been carefully checked out by numerous attendees of KrAZ stand throughout the exhibition duration. According to them, KrAZ is headed in the right direction; extending its lineup of vehicles for both military and civilian use. 

It is gratifying to emphasize that manufacture of two-axle agricultural vehicles has been well regarded and supported by farmers and agrarians. They offer to manufacturer to add grain carrier to 4х2 lineup in the light of strict requirements to highway loads, precluding the use of grain carriers with curb weight exceeding 40 tonnes.

The automobile plant designers apply their mind to this task in partnership with domestic manufacturers of superstructures. We are sure that expectations of agrarians will be met very soon and they will see two-axle grain carrier KrAZ at the next specialized event.