The DAF CF410 uses DAF’s medium-sized distribution cab and, at this power output, is available as a tractor unitor a rigid. As a tractor unit, the CF410 is a little underpowered by today’s standards, so it will be operating as a 4×2 at under 40 tonnes GVW in more local distribution roles. As a rigid, 410hp is plenty enough to see the CF as an 8×2 or 8×4, although the CF400 and the CF420 are much more common trucks – the CF410 replaced the 400hp version in 2017/18, so expect the numbers of this truck available in the UK’s used truck market to rise. Indeed, the 440 has also been replaced in 2017 by the CF450.
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,…
