83 DAF

22nd September 1972, Page 120

22nd September 1972

Page 120

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DAF Motors (GB) Ltd, Lancaster Road, Cressex, High Wycombe, Bucks Since the 1970 Show DAF has moved to larger premises in High Wycombe and has established a dealer network. Having launched operations with the small model 33 van al the heavy 2200 and 2600 tractive units Di now widens its UK range by the introductil at this year's Show of two models new to ti UK. These two models are the FAT 2000 C 6 x 4 tipper and the FA 1400 DD 4 x 2 truc The tipper model on show has an out axle spread of 13ft 2.8in. (lift Oin. whei base) and is thus limited to operation at ; tons gvw; the longer 14ft 7in. wheelba version. however, can operate at 24 tons gvi The DAF 8.25-litre six-cylinder engine d velops 163 bhp at 2400 rpm and driv through a ZF AK6-70/3 gearbox with a GV; splitter giving 12 forward speeds. Hypo tandem axles are fitted and there is a lockab inter-axle differential. The cab is the all-ste F 218 tilt cab and offers a very high standai of driver comfort and safety. Power-assiste steering is standard.

The FA 1400 DD is an example of the ne 1400 series announced in Amsterdam earli, this year. DAF is relatively speaking a srru company but it has prospered in Europe building up to a standard rather than dov). to a price and that philosophy is plain to SE in the F 1400 range. Plated at 11.5 tons gy and intended primarily for distributive an delivery work, for municipal tipping and sho haul work, the F 1400 range will interest owr account operators who are looking for n liability and durability. The cab is a full thre4 seater and is fully tilting, standard feature include quarter-lights with burglar-proof cor trol knobs, coat hooks, fitted trays on th facia and a lockable compartment. Despite th steel cab and 9in. x 3in. x 0.24in side-member kerb weight is just 3.75 tons. Four wheelbase from 10ft 10in. to 17ft 1in. are available

Two tractive units are also on display: th larger one the FT 2600 DKA has a design gc% of 38 tons, and the smaller FT 2200 DU design gcw of 36 tons. However, both ar restricted to 32 tons gcw in the UK. It is ir teresting to note that the FT 2600 DKA wa introduced at the Amsterdam Show 10 year ago, and a quick inspection of this exhibi will serve to show how advanced the Conti nen tale are in heavy truck cab design.

Other exhibits on the DAF stand are thi little DAF 33 8 cwt van which has a Variomati transmission. and a turbocharged DAF DKI 1160 engine. This engine develops 304 bh (DIN) at 2200 rpm and a maximum torque c 780 lb ft at 1500 rpm.