Types
Tractor Units
Body
Tractor Unit - Standard
Make
DAF
Model
XF
Variant
XF480
Drive
8x2
Year
2018
Condition
Used
Euro level
Euro 6
Area
Derbyshire
Region
East Midlands
Distance
Ashbourne Road, Derby DE22 4NB
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There are always plenty of used 8×2 trucks for sale at Truckpages. These trucks are typically used for moving plant machinery and often are fitted with cranes – the extra axle means that the truck still has an acceptable payload compared to using a 6×2.
The most common 8×2 configuration is a rear lift and steer axle with another steering axle behind the cab. This helps with applications like a front-mounted crane, for example.
Another option is an 8×2 ‘Tridem’ with three axles at the rear, the drive axle sandwiched between the two steering axles. These are useful for applications that may require a rear-mounted crane.
It makes the 8×2 highly manoeuvrable.
DAF Trucks are growing their presence in the nationwide fleet of trucks belonging to National pump hire, rental and distribution specialist, Selwood with the addition of six new DAF CF trucks. Selwood used to favour a different truck manufacturer, but the experience of the trucks and the support of the dealer network has convinced the company to buy more DAFs. Fleet profile shifts in favour of DAF Trucks Three out of Four Axles Steering The trucks, supplied by Lancashire DAF in Preston, consist of 6x2 rear-steer 26-tonners and a four-axle 8x2 rear-steer. Selwood’s total fleet now includes 55 LGV trucks,…>