The new shape Euro 6 DAF CF is the middleweight truck in DAF’s three-strong truck range. The CF has gross vehicle weights starting at 18 tonnes and going right up to 32 tonnes for the eight wheel operation and 44 tonnes as a 6×2 or 6×4 tractor unit. On these pages you will find details of the new shape CF trucks launched in the UK for 2014 onwards. Buyers of older models should be looking at the older naming convention – there were CF 65, CF75 and CF85 trucks prior to 2014 – all of which running at Euro 5 or below. Since 2007, truck operators can buy ready-bodied DAF CF trucks from the factory, so keep an eye out for one of these in the used truck market. You won’t find tippers, but you still see 4×2 box and curtainsiders. A solid choice – no transport manager ever got the sack for buying a DAF CF!
When buying a truck in the used market, it is good to know which year there was a facelift or a new engine launched. No point in spending the same money on an earlier model year when you can buy an upgraded version for the same money.
For example, not all 2014 DAF CF’s are the same – some could be Euro 5 and some Euro 6.
The DAF CF range arose from the original 75 and 85 series DAFs launched back in 1992. Looking at the truck from this period, it is still instantly recognisable, using the same cab today.
Three models replaced the outgoing 75 and 85 range. The CF was now available as the 65CF, 75CF and 85CF (note the numbering was different at launch – not an error here). It’s anyone’s guess about the numbering of the range – you may think that it was swept engine volume, but the 75CF came with a 9.2-litre and the 85CF came with the 12.6-litre that it shared with the larger-cabbed XF series.
Essentially a facelift, September 2000 saw the launch of the revised CF. This time the brand identity was reordered so it became the CF85 instead of the 85CF. The truck was fitted with the new 9.2-litre PE engine with 360hp.
To enable the CF to reach Euro 4 emission standards, DAF launched two new engines, the 9.2-litre PR engine to replace the PE from 2000 – this time with MX injection technology – still with outputs up to 360hp. The 12.6 litre engine now becomes the MX with power up to 510hp.
DAF was the first truckmaker to make all of its trucks available as EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicles) – this includes the CF range.
Truck operators can now specify four axle 8×2 CF’s with one at the front and three at the rear – ideal for rear-mounted crane operation and for delivery to hard-to manoeuvre locations.
Launched with much fanfare at the UK’s CV Show, the new CF range was not actually sold in Euro 6 form in the UK well into 2014. The new PACCAR MX11 engine features for the first time.
DAF dropped the use of the 65, 75 and 85 in the model designation. The CF range are now simply called CF… followed by the horsepower. So instead of the CF85.360 we now have the CF360. Simple.
Announced at the same time was the CF Construction range of trucks – DAF has not chosen a new brand for their on/off road offering like other manufacturers, (Volvo FMX, Mercedes Arocs, Renault Rand C and Range K) but extended the CF Range instead. The CF Construction has extra ground clearance plus a new tough look.
Not a huge seller but the CF silent operates at 72dBA – excellent if that’s your thing!
Focusing on efficiency, the new CF had new driveline and improved aerodynamics – albeit on the original cab. DAF claim fuel improvements of up to 7% for the range.
DAF have both full battery and diesel hybrid versions of the CF with customers on trial around the Netherlands.
The CF uses three engines, all from the Paccar range –
The engines all use Euro 6 technology using EGR, SCR, Adblue and an active soot filter.
The most powerful DAF CF truck is the CF530 using the MX-13 engine at 530hp (390kW). This is some way off the standards set by the Scandinavian manufacturers, but the CF is not intended as a top powered flagship, but as an every day workhorse.
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If you are looking for a 26 tonne, Euro 6 curtainsider, then it looks like Leicester Commercial centre is a good place to start. Judging by the front cover image, the company has a huge choice of 2015 DAF CF330 trucks all with automatic transmissions with midlift axles and twin steer. Perfect for local deliveries, they are fitted with Moffett truck mounted forklift brackets. Looks like Leicester Commercial Centre has a choice of these truck-mounted forklifts to go with them as well! Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the…
Calling all cabin transporters, here is a Euro 6, 8x2 DAF CF450 with a drawbar coupling and a Fassi F660RA HE-Dynamic, 6 extension, front mounted crane. It's a 2019 model with a Space Cab and is available ready for work from MV Commercial. Check out their advert on the outside back cover for all the contact details. Remember, there are always plenty of crane trucks for sale advertised at Truckpages online. 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…
This week's front cover image is one of a number of 18 tonne DAF CF250 curtainsiders. These straight looking trucks with Super Space cabs all have tuck away tail lifts and air suspension. This particular example, available from Bickford Trucks, is a Euro 6, 2016 66 Registration. See the full details on this week's page 11. 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 is published. Please contact us if you would like to be added to…
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…