Improved fuel economy, lower operating costs, consistent high quality and practical engineering are all features claimed for the new Paccar Aero body, which is now available as a factory fit option on the DAF LF at 7.5 to 12 tonnes gvw.
The new body illustrates DAF's 'advanced transport efficiency' (ATe) philosophy, which optimises specifications for maximum efficiency and fuel economy throughout the product range.
The body is designed to be more streamlined than conventional units and has a moulded roof fairing and cab collars that are aerodynamically integrated with the LF cab, a curved front part for the body, and rear tailgate air diffuser over the rear frame.
Using CFD (computational fluid dynamics) in its design, the Paccar Aero body is claimed to reduce fuel consumption at cruising speed by up to 8% compared to a similar capacity conventional square box body with a simple roof fairing.
"We've deliberately designed our body to not only save fuel but also deliver maximum productivity for our customers," says DAF's marketing director Tony Pain.
"Indeed, we have researched and tested more extreme designs but they often compromised day-to-day practicalities of operation and load capacity. We believe the Paccar Aero body is uniquely productive – just like the truck that goes underneath it!"
Available on 7.5 to12 tonne gvw DAF LF models, the new Aero body compliments the conventional box and curtainsided bodies which are designed and built in the Leyland Trucks plant in Lancashire.
