Interfax-Ukraine reported that AvtoKrAZ holding company the only Ukrainian producer of heavy trucks plans to produce a first cab-over-engine KrAZ truck with a cab made by France Renault.

The company press service reported on recently that currently the cab is being adjusted to fit the bonnet-free KrAZ truck model. It is planned that the cab would be put on the six wheeler cab over engine trucks used in the public services sector in Ukraine.

This is a first step in production cooperation between AvtoKrAZ and Renault. AvtoKrAZ specialists selected Renault Kerax cab for their trucks.

The press service said that the trucks are made to order. The name of the customer is not disclosed. The order could be increased in the future.

The press service said "The installation of the Renault cab will not affect the price of the truck, but the combination of KrAZ strong chassis and the famous brand and European quality of Renault will make the Ukrainian truck more attractive to buyers."

The press service said "The excellent ergonomic characteristics of the driver seat: a comfortable seat with pneumatic suspension, a steering column adjustable in height and angle, and a convenient dashboard will ensure driver comfort."

Renault Trucks is a world leader in automobile building.

(Sourced from Interfax-Ukraine)