Are DAF lorries any good?
DAF truck reliability In our experience, DAF trucks are extremely reliable. The DAF trucks we break have, on average, covered over 600,000 kilometres and can still run, although because of their age, are no longer favoured due to efficiency and safety improvements in recent years.
What does DAF stand for in DAF Trucks?
Van Doorne’s Aanhangwagen Fabriek
In 1932, the company, by then run by Hub and his brother, Wim van Doorne, changed its name to Van Doorne’s Aanhangwagen Fabriek (Van Doorne’s Trailer Factory), abbreviated to DAF.
Where is the DAF XF made?
DAF products are manufactured in Eindhoven (the Netherlands), Westerlo (Belgium), Leyland (UK), Ponta Grossa (Brasil), Bayswater (Australia) and Taichung (Taiwan). Production of engines, cabs, axles and chassis as well as final vehicle assembly are integrated in the various facilities.
What is the smallest DAF truck?
DAF LF
Introducing the DAF LF The DAF LF is the company’s smallest truck, ideally suited to (and indeed specifically designed for) light freight, multi-drop and inner-city distribution.
What is the most powerful DAF truck?
# 10: DAF XF 530 The four-axled XF 530 opens up our top 10 of the strongest trucks on the market. With a pull weight of 80 tons, a MX-13 engine with 12-speed TraXon transmission and a torque of 2600 Nm at 1000 to 1425 rpm, the XF is the top model of the Dutch truck company.
Where is the DAF XF built?
Westerlo is the home of DAF’s axle and cab factory. Leyland is the manufacturing site for DAF’s light and medium duty LF vehicle range, as well as heavy duty CF and XF models.
Are DAF trucks made in the UK?
DAF in the United Kingdom DAF is the only major commercial vehicle manufacturer producing trucks here in the UK, with our factory in Leyland producing over 15,000 vehicles every year. Almost every DAF vehicle registered in the UK, is built here in the UK.
How do you tilt a DAF 45 cab?
The cabs typically tilt forward with a cab jacking mechanism on the passenger side at the back that looks like a rectangular block with a round bit at the top, which is the valve you turn to lift or drop, and a tube on the side that you insert a handle in to pump it.
Why buy new generation DAF Trucks?
“We know what drivers want when it comes to driveability, comfort and interior styling. So, with the New Generation DAF line-up we set out to exceed their expectations. These trucks offer the best driving on the road.”
What makes the DAF XF so special?
The DAF XF builds on the excellent standards of driver comfort for which the DAF trucks are renowned worldwide. Industry-leading fuel efficiency is the result of a perfectly integrated driveline, featuring best-in-class engines, transmissions and rear axles. Pure excellence is carried through in the well thought out chassis.
What makes the DAF XF105 the ultimate driver’s truck?
All in all, the DAF XF105 is the ultimate driver’s truck – a thoroughbred driving machine. With a spacious, comfortable cab, that is well-equipped and beautifully finished in attractive materials and warm colours. It also offers a jewel of an engine delivering up to 510 hp and torque of 2,500 Nm for optimum pulling power and smooth ride.
What makes a DAF vehicle unique?
Every transport application has unique requirements, so every DAF vehicle is unique, built to order from a range of cab, chassis, driveline and axle configurations. Three vehicle concepts – the XF105, CF and LF – one quality standard: the best.