DAF CF explained

DAF CF
Manufacturer:DAF
Production:1992–2024
Assembly:Netherlands: Eindhoven (LHD)
UK: Leyland (Leyland Trucks; RHD)
Predecessor:DAF F218 series
Leyland Constructor
Successor:DAF XD
Class:Truck
Body Style:Truck (cab over engine)
Transmission:DAF (manual/automatic)
Eaton Fuller 18 speed Road Ranger
Alison 2500 / 3000
Aka:DAF 65, 75 & 85 (1992–1997)
DAF 65, 75 & 85 CF (1998–2000)
Related:DAF XF
DAF LF

The DAF CF is a range of trucks produced since 1992 by the Dutch truck manufacturer DAF Trucks NV. Originally launched as the 65, 75, and 85 series (from 1992 through 1997), they were renamed the CF range in 1998. Most left-hand drive DAF trucks are assembled in Eindhoven, while all right-hand drive units for the UK market are produced by Leyland Trucks.[1] In 2024, the CF was discontinued and replaced by the new DAF XD.

Military use

Belgium

In 2021 DAF was awarded a contract for the delivery and service of 879 military trucks for the Belgian army and the Medical Component of the Belgian Armed Forces.[2] [3] Of the vehicles ordered, 40% will be equipped with an armoured cab that will protect the crew during military operations.[4] DAF will work together with Tatra Trucks to deliver the military trucks, which is planned to take place between 2022 and 2025.[5] The trucks will be based on the DAF CF model and will include both 4x4 and 8×8 versions.[6] [7]

A second order for 9 tractor trucks was made in 2021.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leyland Trucks a Paccar Company . Leyland Trucks . 2 October 2018.
  2. Web site: Belgian Armed Forces Order DAF CF Military Trucks . . 3 March 2021. Overt Defense .
  3. Web site: First DAF CF military trucks delivered to the Belgian Armed Forces . . 1 December 2022. Automotive World .
  4. Web site: . 1 December 2022 . First DAF CF military trucks delivered to Belgian army . Army Recognition.
  5. Web site: . 8 May 2021 . Tatra and DAF will work together to produce new CF Military trucks for Belgian army . Army Recognition.
  6. Web site: . 20 July 2023 . New Belgian Army DAF CF military trucks parade on Belgium’s National Day . Army Recognition.
  7. Web site: Belgium orders 879 CF military trucks from DAF . . 26 February 2021. Defense Brief .
  8. Web site: Rébillon . Hervé . 2022-01-27 . Une seconde commande des forces armées belges pour DAF . 2024-09-27 . TRM24.fr . fr-FR.