Usually the Grabloaders advertised on these pages are DAF CF models – the older ones CF85 and the newer, Euro 6 DAF Grab loaders are most likely to be a CF440 or sometimes the lower powered CF410. The grabloader is essentially a tipper truck that has a crane fitted to the front of the body, just behind the cab. It is often used to collect the rubble from building sites and the sides of the roads. Expect to see 8×4 32 tonne versions, although smaller 6×4 versions do become available.
Keep checking back as DAF trucks are the UK market leaders, so more examples will turn up all the time. There are fewer and fewer of the pre-Euro 6 CF85 models available – Tipper grabs don’t tend to lead an easy life.For operation inside the country’s low emission zones and to future-proof your purchase if you are not exporting the truck, you should be considering the post-2013 Euro 6 CF range.
Peter Gilder Services is demonstrating a great truck available to go to work straight away. It's a 2020 DAF CF340 6x4 grabloader and is available at a special New Year's price. the Cheltenham based dealer has a wide range of trucks available including Scania 8x4 tippers, Scania T-Series bullnose tractor unit, hookloaders, low loaders and even a vintage 1953 Leyland Super Hippo! New News In a busy week for news, read why one mixer operator opted to buy 52 new Volvo Tridem mixers as opposed to a standard 8x4 set up. For the technology-focused readers, see how Scania is integrating…
Northern Ireland-based EJC Contracts has taken delivery of three new DAF CF450 8×4 32-tonne tipper grabs from MV Commercial, each equipped with Thompsons bodies and Palfinger Epsilon cranes. The new trucks follow an identical order MV Commercial supplied into the business last year and join a mixed commercial fleet of around 150 vehicles, which includes 3.5-tonne vans through to tippers and agricultural units. Run by father and son, Edward and Daniel Connolly, EJC Contracts has been a returning MV Commercial customer since 2019. Paul Marley, Transport Manager at EJC Contracts, says: “The reason we keep coming back to MV Commercial…
A treat for you on this week's front cover. An ex-council Euro 6 2014 DAF LF250 with what appears to be a snow plough front attachment but instead of a gritting body, comes with a demountable hotbox, directly from the council and is available now from CB Commercials. Browse this week's magazine for plenty of Winter season trucks to help with snow and ice clearance. Click Image to Read Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the page to add your email address to be advised every time the page-turn…
If you are thinking about buying a grab loader then the truck on this week's front cover could be the perfect Christmas present for you. MV Commercial are selling a 2023 DAF CF450 grab loader ready to go to work. It is fitted with a Thompson body, easy sheet and Palfinger Epsilon M125L crane with a Kinshofer grab. Check out MV's advert on the outside back cover for a host of grab loaders - slightly oder examples and, of course, standard tippers too. Click Image to Read Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form…
Ellerslie T&C has praised MV Commercial for delivering a new DAF CF 450 tipper grab direct from its Ready to Go fleet, helping the utilities contractor to avoid lengthy lead times in sourcing the truck from other suppliers. MV Commercial came to the aid of the Glasgow-based firm when it experienced significant problems trying to quickly source a tipper grab to expand its utilities work, with many vehicle manufacturers currently quoting lead times of up to 12 months. The commercial vehicle specialist, which boasts a dedicated Ready to Go fleet of 300-plus units, was able to offer immediate delivery of…