“AutoKrAZ” has developed and built new 9-tonnes 4x4 off road chassis КrАZ-5401НЕ in accordance with Development Plan for current year.  This chassis will be used for conversion into special vehicle, in this particular case for conversion into fire fighting vehicle.

The chassis has unique design for KrAZ vehicle as the cab is placed over engine on two-axle off road chassis. The vehicle has two-row four-door bonnetless cab. Wide tires and tire pressure adjustment system make it possible using special vehicle both on and off road. What is more, two fuel tanks with capacity of 165 l ensure fuel range of up to 600 km for carrying personnel and equipment for rescue or any other works depending on vehicle specification. The vehicle can travel at a speed of over 90 km/h, moreover, it is maneuverable due to cabover design and suitable for use in urban cycle.

The cab of the КrАZ-5401НЕ vehicle offers ergonomic working environment, with comfortable air-suspended seat, tilt and height adjustable steering column, functional dashboard. Moreover, the cab is low-seated, which makes it possible to use a wide range of superstructures. At customer’s request, over 30 special superstructures with weight of up to 10 tonnes can be fitted on these chassis, while this one will be converted into fire fighting vehicle provided with equipment made by a leading domestic manufacturer.

Extending its line-up by adding new vehicles, “AutoKrAZ” hopes to substitute imported vehicles with domestic-made efficient vehicles. Moreover, production facilities, human resources and proven technologies are available to build required amount of various versions of these vehicles to meet customer’s needs.