DAF Trucks has introduced the low-roof variant of its distribution-focused DAF XD, designed specifically for car transportation.
Retaining the design and interior of the standard XD, the truck marks DAF’s return to an important haulage sector and bolsters the choice of vehicles available to fleet customers.
The specially developed cab variant, which is available in day and sleeper configurations of both the XD and XF, is manufacturer warrantied, fully type approved and reduces the roof line by a full 18cm.
This reduction makes the XD one of the lowest cabs on the market with an overall cab height of 2.7m – ideal for the largest car transporters, which can often carry up to 11 cars, including one above the cab.
Powered by the PACCAR MX-11 10.8-litre engine – with ratings up to 450hp and 2350Nm of torque and MX engine brake – the XD cab provides easy two-step access and exceptional direct vision for maximum safety thanks to its large windscreen and low belt line.
One early adopter of the DAF XD is Robinsons Auto Logistics, based in Corby.
To optimise the design of the new low roof models, DAF worked closely with several bodybuilders, including Essex-based Transporter Engineering.
Isla Gill, Sales Director at Transporter Engineering said: “Working side-by-side with the DAF teams in both Eindhoven and the UK, we’ve been able to create a car transporter that’s hugely compelling for operators.
“We’ve had a very positive response to the product’s launch, and a lot of our long-standing customers have been keen to check out the new XD. It’s led to a number of orders, which we’re in process of fulfilling.”
