Daf continues to dominate the 7.5-tonne market. but it's rivals
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have not given up yet. The LF manages to satisfy the two most important groups of people in one fell swoop namely the driver and the accountant.
Its attractive and practical cab makes it a comfortable place to be, while it drives with a smoothness and agility that belies its size. And in the optional auto, it has real potential.
But if its solid engineering is to be admired, its lightweight chassis (body/payload allowance is 4,245kg on a 7.5-tonner), impressive fuel economy and broad size range (7.5-, 10-, 11and 12-tonne configurations are complemented by :wo engines a 3.9-litre four-cylinder and a six-cylinder 5.9-litre) make practical sense when it comes to ownership.
The biggest change has been the arrival of Euro-5, but. more importantly, its companion ultra-low emissions EEV engine for no extra cost. Although lines are blurred by a lack of comparative test data at the new limited speeds, our initial findings show you can be green and efficient.