DAF Trucks has presented a concept 6×2 Super Low Deck tractor with a coupling height of just 85 cm. This concept should make an end on problems with height regulations for Mega Trailers with 3 metres of internal height. Also it is an answer for automotive transport where the axle load is critical. The new…… Continue Reading
This undeniably spectacular picture of a very short and a very high DAF-cab, seems to be taken at DAF’s premises at the Eindhoven factory. What would be the purpose of such a high and meanwhile short cab? Todays’ truck legislation doesn’t require such a solution as there’s enough space for instance for a rigid chassis…… Continue Reading
Today the one-millionth DAF truck was produced at DAF’s home factory in Eindhoven. The Dutch prime-minister Mark Rutte came to Eindhoven to celebrate this rather unique event together with DAF Trucks CEO Harrie Schippers. I wonder if they have to blow out all one-milion candles on the cake together!… Continue Reading
At the end of the year DAF announched the product news for 2015, and that is a lot of news! DAF will introduce a large number of innovations that will significantly contribute to optimised transport efficiency. Enhancements to the already efficient PACCAR MX engines combined with innovative technologies such as Predictive Cruise Control, Predictive Shifting…… Continue Reading
DAF trucks launched their Predictive Cruise Control and Predictive Shift during the last IAA show in Hannover. The Dutch truck producer now explains how these systems work for the operator and how they help to get even the last kilometre out of every litre of fuel. [youtube width=”750″ height=”344″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-dfGrcWu9k[/youtube]… Continue Reading
At the press conference of DAF trucks at the IAA2014 this future study was presented as an example of where design could go to, when new European rules allow a protective nose in front of the cab improving aerodynamics and safety related to bicyclists. An interesting point is that some of the lines in this…… Continue Reading
DAF is introducing an extra silent version of the DAF CF distribution truck on the IAA 2014 that opens the doors next week in Hannover. The DAF is equiped with the 10,8 liter Paccar MX-11 engine with outputs from 210 – 440 Hp. On the dashboard is a special ‘Silent’ button that engages the silent…… Continue Reading
The Tatra truck brand from the Chech Republic has had some bad times but now Tatra is back on track. Tatra signed a new agreement with DAF Trucks for cabs and engines that DAF produces. Tatra uses the DAF CF cab on the Phoenix series. Under the DAF cab sits the Paccar engine in Euro…… Continue Reading
The new DAF CF series comes standard with an open ‘staircase’ but now there is a nice door-lengthener, produced by a Dutch company ‘De Valk.’ The longer doors cover the steps and that looks much better. Many truckdrivers like the fact that with these extra flaps on the doors they can stow their shoes while driving…… Continue Reading
The very first DAF CF Construction that we ever saw on the road is now in BIGtruck online magazine. Click on the front page and have a look in our free online magazine. It also has a video in it with this new DAF in action!… Continue Reading
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