These include the new XDC and XFC Construction vehicles that are now also available in 4x2 axle versions. For applications that require the lowest vulnerability without the need for off-road capabilities, DAF introduces the new Extra Robust version of the XD and XF.
The New Generation XDC and XFC construction vehicles come with a steel bumper, steel radiator protection plate and two maintenance free LED fog lights – deeply recessed in the bumper for maximum protection. A flexible lower step is available as an option.
Both vehicles have a high ground clearance of up to 40 centimetres and an approach angle of 25 degrees which makes them suitable for applications which require regular driving off-road. The XDC and XFC are available in 8x4, 6x4 and 4x2 axle configurations.
For traction under tough conditions, DAF offers its XDC and XFC trucks with a choice of double-drive, low-maintenance tandems. This ranges from a 19-tonne light weight tandem with single reduction (SR1132T), leaf spring suspension and disc or drum brakes to 21- and 26-tonne variants (SR1360T) with single reduction, disc brakes and air suspension. For heavy and off-road applications, the 21- and 26-tonne tandem is also available with hub reduction (HR1670T). The tandems are available with wide range of rear axle ratio options from 3.46:1 to 7.21:1 to tune the specification to the individual task.
The entire range of DAF tandem sets is also available for the new on-road 6x4 and 8x4 New Generation DAF vehicles, needing high payloads. The 6x4 and 8x4 rigids are available as XD and XF. The 6x4 tractor is available as an XG and XG⁺, as are 8x4 rigids with a steered trailing axle. The 8x4 heavy duty tractor with steered pusher axle for exceptional transport applications is available as a XF, XG and XG⁺.
For applications that may occasionally require extra traction, DAF offers a hydraulic front-wheel drive option for 4x2 tractor versions of the XD, XDC, XF and XFC. This PXP system can be activated via a switch on the dashboard.
The new XD Extra Robust and XF Extra Robust combine the cabs of the XDC and XFC with an on-road chassis. The front execution with its high-mounted bumper is combined with an integrated front under-run protection beam and is available on all XD and XF rigid and tractor configurations.
The New Generation DAF trucks programme has been extended to include a full series of 4 axle variants with single drive for on-road applications. These chassis versions, with steered pusher axle and/or (non-)steered trailing axles, are suitable for applications such as heavy container transport, sewer cleaning and heavy waste collection.