The DAF CF grab loader is the most common of this type in the UK’s second hand truck market. Also called a tipper grab, the DAF is suited to these local roadbuilding operations. The DAF CF chassis is straightforward for the bodybuilders and the dealer network is strong in helping to manage the multi-stage builds that are required for a complex body that has a clamshell bucket grab loader crane and a tipping body on the rear. The CF tipper grabs will usually be day cabs as the extra length is required to fit both the crane and the tipper onto the chassis. If you are in the market for a used grabloader, then the DAF CF should be the first truck to consider for total life costs – buying, maintaining and residual values.
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…
Pegasus Group has taken delivery of 15 new tipper grabs as part of a major fleet refresh programme, extending its burgeoning relationship with MV Commercial. The 32-tonne DAF CF450 trucks, mounted with Thompson tipper bodies and Palfinger Epsilon M125 grabs, are joined by two new service vans. The replacement vehicles represent the latest specialist assets the company has specified from MV Commercial. Supplied on a three-year contract hire agreement, the tipper grabs are being used to attend emergency repairs to gas, electric and water utilities’ infrastructure, mainly operating in the Midlands and the south of England. Daniel Joyner, Transport Manager…