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KrAZ-6140TE semi-trailer truck (left) and KrAZ-65032 dump truck (right) at a 2006 show

KrAZ (Template:Langx, Kremenchutskyi Avtomobilnyi Zavod, Kremenchuk Automobile Plant, also Template:Langx, AvtoKrAZ) is a factory in Kremenchuk, Ukraine, that produces trucks and other special-purpose vehicles, particularly heavy-duty off-road models.[1] The factory was incorporated as a holding company combining several other factories nationwide and becoming the industrial wing of the finance-industrial group Finance and Credit, which also held the Finance and Credit bank.

History

Soviet era

KrAZ was founded on 31 August 1945 when the People's Commissariat for Transportation Routes issued a warrant to build a mechanical bridge plant in Kremenchuk. The first brick was laid in the plant foundation in 1946 and during the next eight years it produced about 600 bridges with the total length of about 27 km for use on the Dnieper, Moscow, Dniester, Volga and Daugava rivers etc. In 1956 the plant has manufactured combine harvesters and other farming machines. The Kremenchuk Combine Plant has produced 11,000 agricultural machines in the first two years of its existence.

On April 17, 1958, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union decided to rebuild a plant for heavy-duty vehicle production.[2] Heavy-duty truck manufacture was transferred from the Yaroslavl Motor Plant (YaAZ). The first two KrAZ-222 dump trucks were assembled from imported units and components on 10 April 1959,[3] and by 1961 the plant exported over 500 vehicles in 26 countries of the world such as Argentina, Afghanistan, Bulgaria, China, India, Vietnam etc.

On December 30, 1968, 100,000th truck was assembled at the KrAZ main assembly plant[3]

On January 26, 1971, KrAZ was awarded the Order of Lenin for completion of the five-year plan ahead of schedule and successful developments of new truck models.[2] On January 15, 1976, the plant became "AvtoKrAZ".

On April 30, 1984, 500,000th truck was assembled at the KrAZ main assembly plant.[4]

By 1986 the KrAZ's yearly production output totalled 30655 vehicles.

1990 the KrAZ's yearly production output totalled 27667 trucks. 1991 the KrAZ's yearly production output totalled 25094 trucks.[5]

Ukrainian era

In March 1993 750,000th truck was assembled at the KrAZ main assembly plant.[6]

KrAZ was registered as a Holding company in June 1996. 1996 the company's yearly production output totalled 1919 trucks.[7][8]

In 1999, the privatization of KrAZ began. 1999 the company's yearly production output totalled 827 trucks[9]

In 2001, a block of stock being purchased by a joint Ukrainian-German enterprise called Mega-Motors.[10]

In 2003, KrAZ opened vehicle assembly plants in Russia and Vietnam. In 2004 KrAZ was awarded an order for 2200 KrAZ vehicles to be delivered to Iraq. KrAZ received an ISO 9001:2000 for quality control.

On January 27, 2006, the 800,000th truck was assembled at the KrAZ main assembly plant.[11] In October of the same year KrAZ won first prize among 100 Ukrainian companies with the best rate of development according to the net profit growth pursuant to the results of rating "Top 100 Most dynamic companies"

In 2007, the company's yearly production output totalled 4206 trucks[12]

After the 2008 financial crisis, orders for vehicles declined drastically as Ukraine was severely affected by the event, the factory worked at minimal capacity. 2009 the company's yearly production output totalled 280 trucks[13]

In 2010, the company's yearly production output totalled 1002 trucks[14]

On August 23, 2011, the KrAZ-5233 "Spetsnaz" entered into service with the Ukrainian Army.[15]

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KrAZ-6322RA Bastion-01

In 2013, the company's yearly production output totalled 891 trucks.[16]

The government of Ukraine placed large orders for new military vehicles. The Border Guards, National Guard, and Army of Ukraine have all been scheduled to receive new KrAZ armored trucks. Moreover, KrAZ partnered with the Canadian defense firm Streit Group to produce the Cougar and Spartan armored vehicles. A total of 21 Spartans were ordered with the Ministry of Defense having an option for an additional 40, 20 Cougars were also ordered.[17]

Several Streit Group Spartan APC's were seen at the Kyiv independence day parade indicating that the order was at least partially complete.[18]

In November 2014, the Ukrainian government placed an order for 1200 vehicles and 200 armored personnel carriers. The contract was worth ₴1 billion ($64,267,360.00).[19]

On 19 May 2021, KrAZ signed a three-year contract to supply the United States Army Contracting Command with KrAZ 4x4 heavy-duty vehicles and spare parts.[20]

2022 Nationalisation

On November 6, 2022, the government of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used martial law to nationalise the company. “Such steps, which are necessary for our country in conditions of war, are carried out in accordance with current laws and will help meet the urgent needs of our defense sector.” The government of Ukraine also took control of engine maker Motor Sich, energy companies Ukrnafta and Ukrtatnafta and transformer maker Zaporozhtransformator at the same time.[21]

Products

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Civil vehicles

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KrAZ-K12.2
File:КрАЗ-6505.JPG
KrAZ-6505
File:KrAZ 255.JPG
A KrAZ-255B, Finnish Defence Forces, used also as a vehicle for the PMP Floating Bridges
  • KrAZ-214 – 6×6 cargo truck, two-stroke diesel engine
  • KrAZ-219 – 6×4, two-stroke diesel engine
  • KrAZ-222 – 6×4 dump truck, two-stroke diesel engine
  • KrAZ-250 – 6×4
  • KrAZ-255 – 6×6 cargo truck, four-stroke diesel
  • KrAZ-256 – 6×4 dump truck, four-stroke diesel
  • KrAZ-260 – 6×6
  • KrAZ-5133B2 – 4×2 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-5401 – 4×2 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-6510 – 4×4 or 6×4 – Script error: No such module "convert". engine
  • KrAZ-65055 – 6×6 – Script error: No such module "convert". engine
  • KrAZ-65032 – all-wheel drive 6×6 dump trucks – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-6130С4 – all-wheel drive 6×6 dump trucks – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-7133С4 – 4-axle (8×4) dump trucks
  • KrAZ-7140 – 4-axle (8×6)
  • KrAZ-65053 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-7634 – all-wheel drive 8×8 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ V12.2MEH – 6×6 – ?

Chassis

These are designed to be fitted with various body equipment for paved and dirt road use.

  • KrAZ-257 – 6×4, four-stroke diesel
  • KrAZ-5133H2 – 4×2 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-5233H2 – 4×2 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-5233HE type 1 and 2 – 4×4 Script error: No such module "convert". (off-road use)
  • KrAZ-6322 type 1, 2 and 3 – 6×6 – Script error: No such module "convert".
    • KrAZ-63221 type 2 – 6×6 – Script error: No such module "convert". (off-road use)
    • KrAZ-63221 type 3 – 6×6 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-65053 – 6×4 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-65101 – 6×4 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-7133H4 – 8×4 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-7140H6 – 8×6 – Script error: No such module "convert". (off-road use)
  • KrAZ H12.2 – 4×2 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ Н23.2 – 6×4 – Script error: No such module "convert".
    • KrAZ Н23.2M – 6×4 – Script error: No such module "convert".
    • KrAZ Н23.2R – 6×4 – Script error: No such module "convert".

Semi-tractors

  • KrAZ-221 – 6×4, two-stroke diesel engine
  • KrAZ-250V
  • KrAZ-255V
  • KrAZ-258 – 6×4, four-stroke diesel
  • KrAZ-5444 – 2-axle – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-6140TE – 3-axle – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-6443 – 3-axle
  • KrAZ-6444 – 3-axle
  • KrAZ-64431 – 3-axle

Military vehicles

  • KrAZ-5233BE 4×4 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-6322 6×6 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-6135B6 6×6 – Script error: No such module "convert".
  • KrAZ-6446 6×6 – Script error: No such module "convert".

Special-purpose vehicles

  • KrAZ-255L – timber truck
  • KrAZ-256B1-030 - Chernobyl liquidator vehicle
  • KrAZ-6133M6 – timber truck
  • KrAZ-64372 – timber truck
  • KrAZ-6233R4 – concrete mixer truck
  • KrAZ-6333R4 – concrete mixer truck
  • KrAZ-7133R4 – concrete mixer truck
  • KrAZ-65055DM – dump truck/snow plow (municipal)

Armored vehicles

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KrAZ armored vehicles in 2016.
  • KrAZ Spartan (Спартан) – 4×4, based on Ford F550
  • KrAZ Cougar (Кугар)[22] – 4×4, based on Toyota Land Cruiser 79
  • KrAZ-ASV Panther (Пантер) – MRAP based on KrAZ-5233 or KrAZ-6322
  • KrAZ-MPV Shrek One (Шрек) – MRAP based on KrAZ-5233
  • KrAZ Fiona (Фіона) – 6×6 MRAP based on KrAZ-6322
  • KrAZ-6322 Raptor (Раптор) – 6×6
  • KrAZ Hurricane (Ураган) – 8×8 MRAP based on KrAZ H27.3 (KrAZ-7634)
  • KrAZ Convoy (Конвой) – 4×4/6×6/8×8 armored chassis cab/flatbed

Generations

No years of release Features Photo
1 1959—1967 File:KrAZ vehicle in Polish museum.jpg
2 1965—1994 File:Three KrAZ 256 trucks, Putbus Station, East Germany Jan 1990.jpg
3 1979—1993 File:790th Fighter Order of Kutuzov 3rd class Aviation Regiment, Khotilovo airbase (356-28).jpg
4 since 1992 File:КрАЗ-6505.JPG
5 since 2011 File:КрАЗ К12.2.JPG

Gallery

Trucks

Armored vehicles

MRAPS

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ a b Кременчугский автомобильный завод имени 50-летия Советской Украины // Большая Советская Энциклопедия. / под ред. А. М. Прохорова. 3-е изд. том 13. М., «Советская энциклопедия», 1973. стр.373
  3. ↑ a b Кременчугский автозавод им. 50-летия Советской Украины // журнал «Автомобильная промышленность», № 8, 1984. стр.29-30
  4. ↑ А. И. Горяинов. М. Ф. Лавринович. Родники дружбы и братства: Минск — Кременчуг. Харьков, «Прапор», 1986. стр. 46-47
  5. ↑ В. И. Пашков, С. Г. Сидоренко. Автомобильная промышленность за 1991 год и девять месяцев 1992 года // «Автомобильная промышленность», № 3, 1993. стр.1-6
  6. ↑ Памятные даты и события холдинговой компании «АВТОКРАЗ» // «Стальной характер» (корпоративный журнал ХК «АВТОКРАЗ»), № 3, 2009. стр. 7
  7. ↑ «КрАЗ, выпускавший прежде 27 тысяч грузовиков, произвел в прошлом году 1919»
    Владимир Писковый. «Ещё дышим. Но уже на ладан» Script error: No such module "webarchive". // «Зеркало недели» от 8 августа 1997
  8. ↑ Постанова Кабінету міністрів України № 287 від 1 квiтня 1997 р. «Про виділення коштів холдинговій компанії „АвтоКрАЗ“»
  9. ↑ Татьяна Донченко. «АВТОКРАЗ» пытается отстоять утраченные рынки Script error: No such module "webarchive". // «Зеркало недели» от 17 января 2003
  10. ↑ «Мега-Моторс» выиграла конкурс по КрАЗу Script error: No such module "webarchive". // «Корреспондент. NET» от 24 июля 2001
  11. ↑ Є 800-тисячний КрАЗ! Script error: No such module "webarchive". // «Кременчуг Today» от 2 февраля 2006
  12. ↑ «АвтоКрАЗ» выпустил в 2007 году рекордное за последние 12 лет количество КрАЗов Script error: No such module "webarchive". // официальный сайт ХК "АвтоКРАЗ" от 10 января 2008
  13. ↑ АвтоКрАЗ в 2009 г. сократил производство на 91,8 % Script error: No such module "webarchive". // «Транспортный бизнес Украины» от 18 января 2010
  14. ↑ АвтоКрАЗ планирует утроить производство до докризисного уровня Script error: No such module "webarchive". // «Корреспондент. NET» от 26 января 2011
  15. ↑ The KrAZ-5233 Spetsnaz enters into service with the Ukrainian army Script error: No such module "webarchive".
  16. ↑ Статистика — 2013 Script error: No such module "webarchive". // официальный сайт ассоциации «Укравтопром»
  17. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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  19. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  20. ↑ US Army orders KrAZ 4x4 heavy duty vehicles, armyrecognition.com (19 May 2021)
    Template:In lang The US Army ordered Ukrainian KrAZ trucks, LB.ua (19 May 2021)
  21. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  22. ↑ «Как сообщил генеральный директор ХК „АвтоКрАЗ“ Роман Черняк в бронеавтомобиле KrAZ Shrek доля украинской составляющей достигает 70 %. В то же время, в Kraz Coguar и Kraz Spartan этот показатель 10-15 %»
    Почему KrAZ Shrek востребован за рубежом, а в Украине его пока не закупают? Script error: No such module "webarchive". // «AUTO-Consulting.UA» (December 15, 2014)

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