DAF is expanding its vehicle programme with a series of chassis for car transport.
The range of car transporters begins with vehicles in which cars are loaded behind the cabin and are available in all cabin variants of new generation DAF trucks: XD, XF, XG and XG+. The XD version also includes models with a low (18cm) or slanted roof so that cars can be loaded above the cabin.
DAF has lowered the new rigid chassis for car transport as much as possible, maximising usable space within the legally permitted vehicle height of 4m.
Low-deck models form the basis for the series. Lowering the wheel suspension by 4cm and using 22.5-inch wheels with low-profile tyres has enabled a chassis height of only 83cm.
The XD cabin already has a low position on the chassis and offers enough room for working, resting and sleeping space for the driver, including a full-sized bed.
The chassis for car transport are available with a wide range of wheelbases. In addition to the 4×2 models, the programme also contains 6×2 versions for extra loading capacity. These are fitted with a light 4.5-ton leading axle and 17.5-inch wheels.
The new chassis for car transport feature all the innovations aimed at achieving maximum efficiency that DAF introduced last spring for its new generation of trucks. These include further improvements in the powertrain for PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines.
Predictive Cruise Control is a standard feature, also with the aim of achieving the highest possible fuel efficiency and lowest CO2 emissions. The new DAF vehicles for car transport also benefit from a large windscreen, low belt lines and unique camera systems (DAF Digital Vision System and DAF Corner View) that ensure the highest level of safety.
Bart Bosmans, Member of the DAF Board of Management and responsible for marketing and sales, said: ‘With the introduction of this new series of chassis, we are providing a tailor-made solution for the transport of cars, trucks and tractors.
“The new chassis can be ordered straight from our DAF dealers, including any specific adjustments that may be required.”
