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MAKE AF MODE L 410 Although it has been around for
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nearly 10 years, the CF cab remains a highly desirable workplace. Entry into the cabin is made easy by well-placed steps and handrails. Once in the driver's seat, the workspace, despite being a day cab, feels bright and airy, helped by the light coming in via the clear sunroof.
Getting comfortable behind the wheel was also simple, with more than enough adjustment available for the seat and steering wheel to accommodate just about anyone. Inside the cab there are a number of storage spaces for maps and paperwork, and adequate storage behind the seats for PPE and other gear Driving within the quarry, the CF handled easily soft-ground areas, as well as the rougher terrain. On the softest patch of ground there was no loss of traction, even without using the diff and cross locks.
Out on the road, the 408hp power fed through the smooth operating ZF automatic gearbox meant that progress was made without any effort whatsoever. The cruise control and the effective engine brake kept the CF at the legal speed limits with hardly a touch of the brakes on the downhill sections to keep it in check. The long, timed hill climb also presented no challenge at all as it fairly romped up the hill.
The CF as tested was fitted with an in-built camera screen on the dash. As well as giving the view when reversing, it also activates a side camera looking down the passenger side door when the left turn indicator is operated — a handy safety device, especially in urban areas.
Driving the CF toper round cur test route showed that it is a highly capable and comfortable vehicle that is more than up to the role it is destined for.
Engine: Pacccar MX 300 KW Capacity: 12.9-litre Bare/stroke: 130mrnxi 62mm Power:408hp (300kW) at 1,500rpm-1,900rpm Torque: 2,000N roll ,475tb1tl at 1,000rpm1,400rpm Braking system: Discs front, drums rear Extra braking systems: MX engine brake Transmission: ZF 12-speed automatic Final drive ratio: 4,10:1 Rear axle: Singte reduction, cross and cliff locks Cab spec: Day cab Chassis: Steel ladder frame Wheelbase I OAS): 5,700 mm Tyres and wheeLs: 10 stud alloy, Goodyear tyres Suspension: Steel alt round Fuel tank fitted: 340 litres, 55 litres AdBlue List price (chassis-cab only): 05,300 Options fitted: ASTronic 12452130 , 03,150, Alcoa alloy wheels, 03,490, air-con, L1,270, MX engine brake, 1,650, diii tock/ASR, 0770 Body/material:Wilcox Witcolite Insulated tarmac air-operated tailgate Tipping gear: Edbro CX 1.5 front end Cover sheet: Dawbam wraptor sheeting Manufacturer unladen weight: 9,574kg Securityfeatures: Engine immobiliser, locking fuel cap