DAF XDC Truck News ( 7)

Two more new DAF XDC eight wheelers have just joined the Workington specialists in groundworks and plant hire fleet of Phillip Carruthers Ltd. And just like Carruthers’ previous XDC tippers, both are fitted with the same tipping set up. Carruthers acquires its trucks from stock vehicles held by MOTUS Commercials in Carlisle, which in turn…

Launch of New Generation DAF construction vehicles in popular PC/XBOX/PS-game DAF Trucks and software developer Weltenbauer are introducing New Generation DAF construction XDC and XFC 6×4 trucks and the heavy-duty New Generation DAF XG+ 8×4 FTM to the highly popular ‘Construction Simulator’ game. Players worldwide can now experience driving DAF’s construction trucks on their PC,…

Revealed at this year’s IAA show in Germany, DAF have announced that they have achieved an additional 3% improvement in the new generation range of XD, XF and XG trucks through driveline and aerodynamic improvements. Driveline Improvements Optimised driveline efficiency is achieved through new engine valve timing, a dual drive coolant pump and a 2-cylinder…

All new ADAS features as standard DAF Trucks has expanded the safety and driver comfort of all New Generation DAF models by adding a full suite of new Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) ex-factory. These new systems are standard on all DAF XB, XD, XF, XG and XG⁺ models as of January 2024. Advanced Braking…

We are seeing increasing numbers of DAF’s new generation XF and XG cabs on the UK’s roads. Now it is the turn of the latest XDC cab to roll out in numbers. Now there is a multi axle version available for tipping use, they should become a commonplace sight on the building sites of the…

No operator that heads into London should be buying a new truck with less than a three star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating, otherwise they will have to retrofit a host of equipment come the October 2024 deadline for the three start minimum to apply, (the ratings peak at five stars). The three DVS-starred DAF…

It usually takes some time to replace the thousands of model options in a truck range when a new cab is launched. DAF have recently rolled out their brand-new cab designs for the XF, XG and XD ranges, starting with the more straightforward, relatively low hanging fruit – think tractor units and dry freight applications….