Left-to-right: Bob Stringer (DAF Dealer, F&G Commercials), Chris Davies (Director, David G Davies) and Martyn Shaw (DAF Trucks Regional Sales Manager).
David G Davies & Sons in Glossop has placed the first order for a new, uprated DAF XF 4×2 tractor unit, as launched alongside its DAF CF stablemate at the CV Show last month.
Delivery of the new model, a 40-tonne XF530 FT with Super Space Cab, is expected in July.
“I was invited to the CV Show by the DAF Dealer, F&G Commercials, and I just had to have one!” said Director, Chris Davies. “The new model looks superb, but the real developments have been made under the cab. Our existing DAFs all perform well, and I’m really excited about seeing this one in action.”
“One thing will stay the same,” he said, “and that’s the outstanding back-up I receive from F&G Commercials. The product and dealer support is a perfect fit for my company.”
David G Davies operates nine top-of-the-range DAF units including a recently acquired XF Super Space Cab, while a new 6×2 rear-lift rigid is close to delivery.
The new-model DAF CF and XF rigid and tractor line-up boasts 7% lower fuel consumption thanks to innovations to the PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines, a new ZF TraXon gearbox, new high-efficiency rear axles with faster gear ratios, advanced powertrain software and new cab aerodynamic aids.
Further new developments include a new PACCAR Engine Brake and a new compact Exhaust After Treatment System – all combining to reduce kerb-weight by a significant 100kg. Service intervals are also increased to 200,000km.
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