DAF introduces a significant number of innovations to the LF, which will, according to DAF, reinforce the truck’s industry position in the 7.5 to 19-tonne class. The innovations include a new 3.8 litre engine and the possibility to select faster drive lines for maximum fuel efficiency. At the same time, the design of the exterior…… Continue Reading
Paccar has developed it’s own transmission for use in trucks of Kenworth and Peterbilt. Paccar did not entirely build it’s own transmission, they left this to Eaton. Together with this company, Paccar developed an automated transmission from the ground up, which should be the lightest in it’s class and which is meant to be the…… Continue Reading
DAF is introducing a large number of innovations to the popular LF series for distribution transport. Optimised drive lines, a new aerodynamic package and an even greater choice of wheelbases and fuel tanks contribute to an even higher return per kilometre. Most LF 2016 Edition models also have the latest comfort and safety technologies fitted…… Continue Reading
Now here is a very special old photo. At the end of the eighties DAF was growing fast. The brand decided to stay with the last seven truckbrands in Europe and it even planned to take over the Britisch Leyland brand. Well, they did! In the meanwhile Gorbatsjov was in charge in Russia and state…… Continue Reading
Some time ago we drove a Ginaf Heavy Duty mining truck in a mine in Austria. Here is the movie we made then. Great to see how this heavy truck with its DAF MX13 engine is climbing the hills and takes on the battle with the big Komatsu’s! Now it is about time to do…… Continue Reading
DAF Trucks just presented the Future Truck Chassis Concept, an aluminium chassis with independant front suspension and a lot of weight opimalisation. Here is the official DAF press release: DAF unveils Future Truck Chassis Concept (FTCC): 500 kg weight saving on 12 tonne distribution truck FTCC embodies DAF’s vision to further increasing transport efficiency Concept…… Continue Reading
Today DAF Trucks and TNO did a presentation with the EcoTwin, a logical next step in the Platooning proces that makes it possible for trucks to travel at closer distance. By doing that up to 10% of fuel can be saved and less road is needed for trucks. The EcoTwin works with WiFi transmitters and…… Continue Reading
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
DAF completes the Euro-6 range of the CF and XF models with the new line up of four-axled trucks. The new DAF rigids come in new configurations like the tridem version with a 7,5 ton steered last axle. Also there is a version of the CF and XF with a 10 tonne last axle in…… Continue Reading
In the latest BIGtruck online magazine we have a story about Brandhoff, a Dutch transport company. They run modern Euro-6 trucks but also this classic DAF 2800 and that makes a nice photo! Check BIGtruck online magazine by clicking on the banner below. It is free!… Continue Reading
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