Truck "DAF" - reliability, time-tested

It is impossible to imagine modern life without trucks that are able to carry luggage even to the most remote corners of the earth. Of course, it's hard to compare this method with air delivery, because in this way you can get to where the car does not pass. The advantage of transporting by truck is a considerable saving, since this method will cost much less than air transportation.

Truck "DAF" is one of the most common vehicles for the delivery of goods on the expanses of Europe and the CIS. Over the years, it has shown its reliability and effectiveness.

A bit of history

Before becoming one of the European leaders in the production of trucks, the company was engaged in the production of passenger cars and light trucks. Of course, they were not very popular. When the designers began to develop and produce the first trucks, the real history of the company began.

Every year, the popularity and sales of this model are growing. In the CIS, the first truck "DAP" appeared in 1994. The consumer was looking for a reliable replacement for the obsolete "KAMAZ" and "MAZ", plants that experienced at that time not the best of times. A new era of cargo transportation began in the expanses of the post-Soviet space.

General information and characteristics of DAF trucks

Truck "DAF", a photo of which can be found in the article, is quite impressive technical characteristics. The engine provides power in the range of 239 to 550 horsepower, depending on the modification. The 12-14 liters engine consumes 20-25 liters of fuel, which is much less than that of domestic trucks. Of course, it is worth noting that the acceleration of the car, even under conditions of heavy workload, is provided quite effectively.

For various purposes, there are several types of wheelbases. The running characteristics amaze: in addition to the installed shock absorbers, there is a ride height adjustment system, which helps when the trailer or body is heavily filled. The latest generation of brake system, which is installed on the new DAF-105, allows you to quickly stop the car even with the road surface, whether it's dry or slippery.

The interior space of the cabin allows not only convenient to drive a vehicle, but also to comfortably rest. For this, the driver's seat has sleeping places, which can be one or two. This ensures comfort and coziness even at great distances.

Purpose and use

Trucks "DAF" received many appointments and modifications. Let's consider, what purpose and variants have turned out at developers DAF:

• Low-tonnage. This option, when the body is placed up to 5 tons of cargo. Used mainly for transportation around the city.
• Medium-tonnage. The carrying capacity of these trucks is between 5 and 10 tons. They are widely used for intercity transportation.
• Multi-tonnage. These are truck tractors, which are capable of pulling cargo up to 40 tons with a semi-trailer or trawl.

It is also worth mentioning separately that the DAF truck was manufactured from the manufacturer's conveyor belt in the following variants:

• Dumper;
• mixer;
• Gasoline tanker;
• crane arm.

In the open spaces of the CIS, the greatest popularity was received by truck tractors and mixers.

Expert opinion on DAF

Many experts agree that the truck "DAP" has proved to be quite good. Technical properties and characteristics are thought out so that the machine, depending on the class, can carry large loads at high speed.

The repair work that is carried out is insignificant, and the truck does not require a large investment even after a long period of operation. Regular maintenance is the only thing that this car needs.

The security system, according to experts, meets all the standards that operate in Europe. For tests in the event of an accident, DAP trucks showed a high degree of efficiency - the damage that can be caused to the driver is insignificant. This is one of the reasons that cars received the highest score, in terms of safety, and the "Best Truck of the Year" award from the Export & Freight Transport and Logistics Awards.

Trucks "DAF": reviews of the owners

Given that the car is rapidly gaining popularity, it is often discussed. What estimations of motorists was received by truck "DAF"? Feedback from owners is mostly encouraging. They claim that it is a reliable truck, which is worth the money invested in it.

The bulk of people believe that investing in trucks "DAF" is justified, because they are quite hardy. Another positive factor that influenced the opinion of owners was that the car is easy to maintain and repair.

The only drawback that many motorists noted was the price of spare parts. It is quite high, especially given the rapid growth of the foreign exchange rate. Elemental oil replacement now costs twice as much as a year ago. Thus, auto carriers were forced to raise the price of their services, which significantly affected the solvency of customers.