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NEW eight-wheeler from DAF will make its debut at the
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nsterdam Motor Show on February 9 — based on the 2800 ries, the new machine will have a design gross weight of 37 nnes.
The UK eight-wheeler from AF is not suitable for the utch market because of the eed for a greater weight ipability. There are no plans offer the 2800 based achine in the UK.
The engine and gearbox are e same as in the 2800 DKTD active unit already in opera illion scheme launched last ,ar. When it is completed, in 80, the daily engine output ill have been doubled.
The extra engines produced Shotts will meet the quirements of African, iropean and Middle Eastern arkets.
For full details of the new =mins engine, see pages -42 of this issue. tion in this country, although the higher powered (229kW or 307bhp) DKS engined version will be available on option for a gtw of up to 50 tonnes.
In DKTD form the new eight-wheeler has a chassis cab weight of 8.95 tonnes (8 tons 16cwt).
It is the first time that DAF has made an eight-wheeler for its domestic market. Previously the specialist firm of Ginaf has converted DAF sixwheelers as required, but these have usually been all-wheel drive. • Also on show from DAF (who incidentally celebrates its 50th anniversary this year) will be two new light/medium chassis, additions to the Club of Four range.
Known as the FA 1300 and 1500 they are two-axle rigids plated for 11.8 and 14 tonnes respectively. Both are available with either a 94 or 114kW (126 or 153bhp) power unit.
The 1500 will also be offered as a tractive unit plated for 24 tonnes gcw and known as the FT 1500.