A batch of unique AWD vehicles has been built by Kremenchug Automobile Plant for a country of Southeast Asia. Tropical versions 12 cu.m. KrAZ-65032 dump truck and KrAZ-63221 container truck are designed for use in extremely harsh environment, construction works on the shore, mostly in aggressive environment, in salt water up to the waist in compliance with customer’s specification.  

Both tropical versions are right-hand drive vehicles. Given specific job location, exhaust system of these dump trucks and container trucks exhaust gases go out via silencer mounted on the left side behind the cab. All removable connections are tight, cooling system has aluminum radiator without wind shutter, the vehicles are provided with tropical tires without tire inflation system. Watertight lights have asymmetrical dipped beam for use in left-hand traffic.

Paint is also intended for tropical climate, it is resistant to salt water. What is more, special paint application method has been used.

The vehicles are equipped with Euro-2 engine rated at 380hp and manual 9-speed transmission.  

The KrAZ-65032 dump truck designed fro carrying loads on and off road is provided with strong dump body.

The KrAZ-63221 container truck is used for carrying 20 feet container and towing trailer on all kinds of roads and off road. The vehicle is provided with crane for cargo handling.  

Last week the customer’s representatives checked the trucks for compliance with specifications. The batch of special vehicles is currently being prepared for shipment to foreign contractor.