The 125,000th New Generation DAF truck – a DAF XG 480 4×2 Efficiency Champion – to leave the production lines has been delivered to an operator specialising in volume, general cargo and pallet transport.
This landmark vehicle, equipped with the efficient PACCAR MX-13 engine, will be put into operation across Europe.
“This truck exemplifies the unmatched efficiency and superior build quality of our New Generation DAF trucks. In our over 75-year history of truck production, we have never reached the milestone of 125,000 trucks so quickly after a market launch”, said Harald Seidel, President of DAF Trucks. “We are delighted to hand over the keys of this milestone vehicle to a proud jubilee customer who has valued our shared commitment to quality for many decades.”
The truck, manufactured in both Eindhoven (the Netherlands) and Leyland (UK), was handed over by Harald Seidel, President of DAF Trucks to Stefan Rosendaal of Rosendaal Transport, a family run Dutch companycelebrating a century of operations in the transport industry.
Rosendaal Transport has a long-standing relationship with DAF. ‘Based on our excellent experience with the organisation and its vehicles, we have chosen DAF once again,’ said Stefan Rosendaal. ‘Our fleet includes both tractor and rigid versions of DAF trucks, including the XB, XD, XF and the XG models.’
Most efficient truck
The milestone vehicle fully leverages the comprehensive suite of innovations introduced last autumn to power customer success. These include powertrain enhancements designed to further maximise energy extraction from every drop of fuel.
The New Generation DAF trucks now feature digital mirrors, a full aerodynamics package, tyres with low rolling resistance, and Predictive Cruise Control as standard – all aimed at achieving the highest fuel efficiency and lowest CO2emissions.
The DAF XG 480 Efficiency Champion meets the requirements for Class 3 in the Maut, the German toll system for trucks. It will offer Rosendaal Transport an advantage within the German Maut for every kilometre driven over the next six years.
