DAF LF Trucks for Sale (664)

The DAF LF range of trucks is the smallest truck made by DAF.  Available in the UK from 7.5 tonnes to 12 tonnes GVW.  Operators love to buy these trucks as they are reliable, there are plenty of them (DAF have been UK market leaders for well over a decade) and the dealer support is excellent nationwide. There is always a great selection of used DAF LF 7.5 tonners for sale here at Truckpages – it is the Ford Focus of the truck world no one aspires to have one, but they are pleased when they do.  The LF makes a great box van or curtainsider for local distribution and is flexible enough to work as a 7.5 tonne tipper – a typical builder’s merchant truck.

For operators needing a larger payloads from a DAF truck, they should consider the next size up, the DAF CF.

From Q4, the LF is rebranded to ‘DAF XB‘ which means that it will match the rest of the recently launched trucks in the DAF range. The LF name will be phased out after 22 years in production.

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Typical Used DAF LF Truck
A nice example of a 2019 DAF LF truck for sale – Here an LF180 – check out the extra passenger door mirror for increased pedestrian & cyclist visibility

DAF LF FAQ

What Engine is in a DAF LF?

Looking at the most popular versions (after the 2019 range update), the DAF LF has a choice of three different sized diesel engine according to swept volumes. Starting with the four litre PACCAR PX-4 engine, through the PACCAR PX-5 5-litre engine to the seven-litre PX-7. These three engine sizes are available in a range of power outputs. The PX-4 is only available on 7.5 tonners with 150 or 170HP, whilst operators carrying our longer distances at this weight should really opt for the PX-5 if the payload will permit. Any gross vehicle weight above 10 tonnes should really be using the PX-7 engine. As with the larger CF range, the PX-7 engine is available with 230, 260, 290 and 320HP.

How much Does a DAF LF Weigh?

The DAF LF is available across a whole range of gross vehicle weights from 7.5 tonnes right up to 18 tonnes where it competes with the DAF CF range. To answer the exact question as to how much it weighs unladen is less straightforward as the LF comes in thousands of variants thanks to the large numbers of different lengths, engine and cab types. As with the larger CF range, the question to ask is, ‘is the LF generally a lighter truck than the competition?’ The answer to this is the unladen weight of the DAF LF is competitive compared to the mainstream alternatives. There are 7.5 tonne trucks with lower unladen weights- from Isuzu with their N75 range or Mitsubishi Fuso with their Canter range.

What is the Difference Between the DAF LF and CF?

The main difference is the size of the cab – the LF uses a smaller cab (Renault Trucks-Built) compared to the CF cab. There is some crossover between the two models in terms of the gross vehicle weight applications – but only at 18 tonnes GVW. At this weight if your duty cycle is local, high payload trips, then opt for the smaller LF cab, but for those covering larger distances, perhaps with the need for a sleeper cab, then the CF should be the DAF model of choice.

Where is the DAF LF Made?

As with all right-hand drive DAF trucks for the UK market, the DAF LF is assembled at the Leyland Trucks factory in Lancashire, UK. Many of the components are brought to the factory, for example, the cabs are made alongside the Renault Range D cabs by Renault Trucks in France and shipped to the UK for assembly.

Is the DAF LF Truck Being Replaced?

The LF is being rebranded as the XB from the third quarter of 2023. The truck will essentially stay the same, but remember, the LF has had a driveline upgrade at the end of 2022 which should give operators a fuel efficiency boost with a new powerline transmission.

What is the most Popular Body for a DAF LF?

The DAF LF is seen as a well-priced light distribution truck and for this reason performs very well as a box truck or curtainsider in terms of UK sales. With a specific variant for conversion to a sweeper, the LF is a popular choice in this market as well with a decent 220HP engine.

DAF LF Model History

When buying a used DAF LF, as with other trucks, it is important to know the milestones for the new engines or facelifts, so you don’t end up buying the wrong one for the job. The DAF LF’s history starts back in 1985, although anyone looking to buy an LF (600-, 800 or 1000 series as they were called) from that era will be buying for a museum, rather than for going to work.

Early DAF LF - the 600 series
Early DAF LF – the 1000 series

1985 – the 600, 800 & 1000 series Launched

The precursor to the LF series and immediately recognisable is the 600, 800 and 1000 series which took over from the outgoing 500, 700 and 900 series.  Check out the image below of the 1000 series and you can still see the basic cab that is available in the modern LF trucks of today.  This cab was shared with Leyland (then a UK company) that branded their truck as the Roadrunner.

1999 – 45 Series Launched

Originally launched as the 45 series (with larger brother the 55 series using the same cab).

2001 DAF LF Series
2001 DAF LF Series

2001 – New LF45 Range Launched

Available from 6 to 18 tonnes (although favoured at 7.5 tonnes in the UK, the modern looking LF took the UK by storm with the cab shared with the Renault Midlum and manufactured in the Renault plant.

2002 The DAF LF Wins Truck for the Year

With a new design and engines, this bestseller had to take the title for truck on the year in its first year of sales.

2006 – Euro 4 DAF LF launched

As with all other DAF trucks, the LF range got a facelift and revised engines for Euro 4.  In fact DAF, like most manufacturers made Euro 5 available early, so relatively few Euro 4 trucks were sold.

2008 – DAF LF EEV

The LF was now available as an EEV as standard. (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle.)

2009 – Facelift for the LF

New interior of the LF was renewed with some teaks to the outside.

2010- DAF LF Hybrid Launched

DAF were very early in the diesel hybrid game with a display of a hybrid 12 tonne LF as far back as 2010.  These subsequently never went into serous production as the market was not calling for them, despite CO2 reductions available.

2011 – 100,000th DAF LF Produced

No mean feat making this many trucks at DAF’s assembly facility at Leyland in Lancashire.

2013 – New Euro 6 DAF LF Launched

With much fanfare, DAF launched their whole Euro 6 range at Birmingham’s CV show in 2013.  The trucks themselves were better on fuel and looked much more modern than the outgoing Euro 5 models.  No new cab, keeping the now well-tried and tested cab that has been used with Rentualt for many years.  The driveline technology is all new.

2014 DAF LF Aerobody Launched

DAF LF Aerobody 2020
2020 DAF LF Aerobody Ready-bodied truck

The LF Aerobody was a 12-tonne distribution truck delivered ex-works with an aerodynamic PACCAR body. Combined with a specially developed set of spoilers and bumpers, a significant saving on both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions was possible.

2016 – DAF LF Facelift

New drivelines and aerodynamic package and a wider choice of wheelbases became available in 2017 for the LF. Enhanced software and better heat and air management in the exhaust gas after treatment system, make the 4.5-litre PACCAR PX-5 engine up to 5% more fuel efficient.

2017 LF Pure Excellence

A new 3.8 litre PACCAR PX4 engine at 156 and 172hp.  This smaller swept volume engine was aimed at urban operation, where lightweight and low emission engines rule supreme. Changes included chrome strips on the grille and a new logo panel, with the letters ‘DAF’ in chrome outlines

May 2021 – New 19 Tonne DAF LF Electric available

Made at the Leyland factory, DAF launched a 175 mile range LF using LFP batteries (Lithium Ferro Phosphate) and weighing in at 7.3 tonnes unladen.

DAF LF Electric Chassis 19-tonne 2021 on Sale May
The Futuristic DAF LF Electric will be hitting the UK’s roads from May 2021

October 2022 – Revised LF Range Engine Lineup

DAF updated their 4.5 and 7-litre engines across the whole LF range. The revised lineup is mated to new ‘Powerline’ 8-speed, fully automatic transmissions which when combined together offer savings in fuel of up to 7%. New outputs for the PX-5 are 170, 190, 210, 230, 260, 290 and 310hp. DAF have dropped the smaller PX-4 3.8 litre version from the range. Both engines have a new lightweight yet ultra-strong Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) block and cast-iron cylinder head, new low-friction pistons, new highly efficient compressors and a new waste-gate turbo.

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Skip Loader
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Sweeper
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DAF
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Tanker – Fuel
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DAF
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LF
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Skip Loader
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DAF
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LF
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DAF
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LF
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