Editing DAF Trucks (section)

== Truck business ==
[[File:DAF_298.jpg|thumb|right|DAF CF 85.510]]
[[File:DAF 95XF-De Decker-Van Riet (B)-2003.jpg|thumb|right|DAF 95 XF]]
[[File:DAF XF Rechtslenker.jpg|thumb|DAF XF 105]]
DAF produced its first [[truck]], the [[DAF A30|A30]], in 1949. This truck was upgraded in the following years. Their first attempt into the international market was a failure, the [[DAF 2000DO|2000DO]]. Their next truck was the 1964 [[DAF 2600|2600]], which became a big seller with its well equipped but practical cabin.<ref name="Truck9.82">{{ cite journal | journal = Truck | date = September 1982 | ref = truck982 | page = 51 | editor-last = Kennett | editor-first = Pat | title = Eurotest | location = London, UK | publisher = FF Publishing Ltd }}</ref> They also produced a so-called torpedo front tractor.

In the 1970s, a new modular tilting cab called the [[DAF F218 series|F218]] was introduced on the F1600/F2000 range of vehicles. Three years later, the wider [[DAF F241 series|F241]], which featured DAF's characteristic three wiper windscreen, was introduced as the DAF 2800. This design lasted until the introduction of the 95 style cab in 1987. There was also a lighter, narrower version called the 'F198 which was introduced in 1972 on the F1200 and F1400, but this short lived model was replaced after only three years. In 1984, DAF truck production was 13,645; this increased to 14,382 in calendar year 1985.<ref>{{cite journal | journal = Truck | date = June 1986 | ref = truck86 | page = 27 | editor-last = Barden | editor-first = Paul | title = Truckmonth: Briefly | location = London, UK | publisher = FF Publishing Ltd }}</ref>

DAF was also one of the first to introduce an [[Intercooler|intercooled]] [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[diesel engine]] into their trucks, which in these years became very evident with their [[DAF 3600|3600]]. Their largest {{convert|11.6|L|cuin|adj=on}} [[Straight-six engine|six cylinder]] turbodiesel was based on the old [[Leyland Motors|Leyland]] O.680 motor.<ref>[[#truck982|''TRUCK'' (September 1982)]], p. 43</ref> It was to be DAF's standard large engine long into the nineties.

DAF's 95 series was launched in 1987, and quickly gained the coveted 'Truck of The Year' award. The 95 featured an all new cab developed jointly with ENASA of Spain called Cabtec, a revised version of the 11.6-litre ATI engine, rated at 310, 350, or 380 hp (metric), and 16-speed [[ZF Friedrichshafen]] gearbox. On the Continent, [[Eaton Corporation|Eaton's]] Twinsplitter gearbox was an option. A full range of axle configurations were offered, to suit every operating requirement.

Much attention was paid to soundproofing; the gear linkage for example was telescopic, whilst in-cab noise levels on the 95 put many luxury saloons to shame. An update in 1991 saw new power ratings of 329, 364, and 401 hp; – a 430 hp variant, along with low deck tractor unit models and revised interior trim, were introduced in the spring of 1992.

Two years later, after an intensive study of the ultra long haul market sector, DAF unveiled the 95.500 Super Spacecab at the 1994 RAI show. The 95 series cabin had gained height and length, and sat atop [[Cummins]]' 14-litre N14, rated at 507 bhp. ZF's new Aluminium cased 16S221 gearbox was fitted, with optional Intarder. An innovation was the hydraulic gearshift developed with Konsberg of Norway.

Within an overall height of 3.85m, the Super boasted an interior height of 2.25m, a luxury bunk with generous stowage space underneath, and a full range of options included microwave, fridge, and a television/video system. The 95.500 was available as a 4x2 tractor or drawbar rigid, with LHD only, though the Super Spacecab was available on 11.6-litre engined models. The 95.500 is now a very rare truck, which is surprising given the original list price of £87,650.

The basic cab design remains in production to this day, latterly as the 95XF and now the XF105, although both these developments of the original 95 are totally different machines under the skin. Other vehicles in the DAF range have included the inherited from Leyland Trucks Roadrunner (Badged DAF 600, 800, 1000 on the Continent) which evolved into the 45 Series, the cab of which was used on the 18 ton gross 55, also as a military spec 4×4.

An all new medium to heavyweight line up debuted in the end of 1992, the 65, 75 and 85 utilising the same wedge shaped cab. Powered by DAF's {{convert|6.24|L|cuin|adj=on}}, {{convert|8.65|L|cuin|adj=on}} and {{convert|11.6|L|cuin|adj=on}} engines, some novel styling details featured, while the 85 Series' cab sat {{convert|10|cm|in|2|abbr=on}} higher on the chassis to clear the WS engine.

A short lived model was the 1990 to 1993 80 Series, using the [[Leyland Motors#1980s|T45 Roadtrain cab]] acquired from the Leyland Trucks takeover, fitted with the ATI driveline. Also offered for a short period was the 3200, basically a remodelled 2800 with the corporate style, three bar grille.

There is a [[DAF LF45]] [[hybrid lorry|hybrid version]], which was presented by DAF at the [[Frankfurt Auto Show|IAA 2010]] in Hannover.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.daf.com/EN/News-Media/News/Pages/DAF-Trucks-at-IAA-2010.aspx |title=DAF Trucks at IAA 2010 |date=21 September 2010 |publisher=DAF Trucks N.V. |access-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100924163119/http://www.daf.com/EN/News-Media/News/Pages/DAF-Trucks-at-IAA-2010.aspx |archive-date=24 September 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref>

===Tatra===
In August 2011, DAF announced it had built up a 19% stake in [[Tatra (company)|Tatra]], which will use DAF cabs and [[Paccar]] engines. DAF dealers will sell Tatra off-road trucks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2011/08/daf-trucks-grabs-19-stake-in-t.html |access-date=3 August 2011 |title=DAF Trucks grabs 19% stake in TATRA and supplies engines and cabs for new range! Biglorryblog has the story... |date=3 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828074547/http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2011/08/daf-trucks-grabs-19-stake-in-t.html |archive-date=28 August 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref>