Manufacturer: Daf Trucks Ltd Haddenham HP17 8LJ
Model CF 530 FAT 6x4 rigid/drawbar, with Day/Space Cab (see text), fitted with timber crane and three-axle drawbar trailer
Chassis: 5000mm (dependent upon cab type). High ground clearance construction chassis. 26000kg GVW/44000kg GCW (Can be up to 78000kgs in certain applications)
Straight beam front axle, steel front suspension 9000kg, 385/65R22.5 tyres. Heavy duty two spring steel rear suspension, 19000kg. With HR1670 hub reduction drive axles with cross and inter-axle diff locks. 4.10.1 ratios, 295/80 R22.5 tyres, optional aluminium wheels, upright exhaust (with day cab). 400-litre. aluminium fuel tank, 45-litre plastic AdBlue tank
Engine: Daf MX-13. Euro 6d, 12.9-litre in-line six cylinder, with variable geometry turbocharger and common rail fuel system. Emissions controlled by cooled EGR, DPF and SCR catalyst. Exhaust brake and MX engine brake
Max power: 530hp @ 1675rpm
Max torque: 2600Nm @ 1000-1460rpm (in top two gears with overdrive gearbox/2500Nm in all other gears)
Gearbox: ZF TraXon 12-speed constant mesh, automated with manual override. Overdrive top gear. Auto/Eco, Auto non-Eco mode and Manual/Off road modes. Eco-roll function. Optional integral retarder
Brakes: EBS controlled, air operated, with discs on front and drums on rear axles. Hill hold, ABS and ASR. Safety systems include Lane departure, AEBS, adaptive cruise with distance control. Smart cruise with GPS control
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