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Manufacturers reveal new trucks at CV Show
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Launches from Daf, Renault and Hino are the highlights from the truck manufacturers at next week's CV Show, reports Andy Salter.
WHILE THE NEW XF105 tractor unit will no doubt attract the visitors to Dais stand next week, the Dutch truck builder is also unveiling some notable changes to its CF and LF range as it prepares its truck line-up for Euro-4.
While the exterior changes to the LF and CF have been kept to a minimum, both Dar models receive major changes to the power line-up. The CF85 gets the 12.9-litre MX engine from the XF105, offered in four horsepower variants.A new 360hp derivative is added to the range for the fleet sector, to be followed by 410. 460 and 510hp ratings.
The CF75 retains the same 9.2-litre PR engine as previously. though now equipped with the new SMART common-rail fuel-injection system and SCR technology. The CF75 remains available in three power ratings — 250,310 and 360hp.
The LF45 and LF55 get a new range of fourcylinder and six-cylin der engines. Sourced from Cummins. these engines are rebored and re-stroked versions of the previous Euro-3 engines. The old four-pot 3.9-litre engine is now 4.5 litres and rebadged the Daf FR, while the six-cylinder engine —Daf GR — sees its cubic capacity extended from 5.9 to 6.7 litres.
All engines feature common-rail fuel-injection technology, have a new ECU — said to be twice as fast as the old one — and use SCR technology to meet the emissions regs. The FR is available at 140,160 and 180hp, offering peak torque of 530,600 and 700Nm respectively, while the GR can be specced with a 220, 250 or 280bp rating giving torque outputs of 850, 950 and 1,020Nm. All Daf models feature a makeover of the interior with new dash display and interior trim.
Renault has been one of the last manufacturers to declare its Euro4 policy and will use the Birmingham show to unveil its plans. Like sister company-Volvo, Renault will be using SCR technology across its complete range. At the top end of the Renault line-up, the Magnum will now be equipped with the 13-litre DXi 13 engine, which is currently powering the Volvo FH, although with slightly different power ratings (460 and 500hp) to the Swedish manufacturer's version.
The 10.8-litre engine, launched last autumn to power the Premium, gets SCR and a shift in its ratings (370.410 and 450hp), while the Midlum receives a facelift and new 5.0-litre and 7.0-litre engines (the DXi5 and DXi7) to power it.
Arguably the biggest news from the show is the rebirth of Hino as a major brand in the UK market. The company has now recruited eight ex-Foden dealers to its ranks and is claiming some major customer orders as it sets about building a strong market presence. The company will have examples of its six and eight-wheeler chassis on the stand, along with a 6x4 tractor and a static display of its Euro-4 engine offer.An array of customerliveried Hino trucks will also be on show outside the main halls. More news from Hino next week.
Elsewhere around the truck builders. Volvo will be showing its high-power 66011p FH16 tractor as well as unveiling new Dynafleet initiatives. Scania is set to display its complete Euro-4 product lineup, while MAN-ERF will have its new TOM range on show, along with the new XLX cab option. Last, but by no means least, Mercedes will debut its lightweight Axor eightwheeler chassis.