Truck & Driver Summer 2019^77
DAF CF450
Words: Bob Beech / Images: Tom Cunningham
Generation
Daf’s CF is ubiquitous on UK roads;
you probably passed your test in one.
We work a New Generation 450 6x2
twin-steer tractor unit and a variety of
trailers over 10 days to see how it fares
Fact focus: Daf CF450
Make & model: Daf CF450 FTG 6x2
twin-steer tractor unit
Chassis: 3950mm wheelbase, GVW
23,700kg/GTW 44,000kg. Steel front
suspension plated 8000kg, fully air
suspended rear bogie plated 19,000kg,
weight transfer/full lift facility on second
steer-axle. 315/70R22.5 tyres all round.
Single-reduction SR1344 drive axle with
diff lock. Optional polished aluminium
wheels, 430-litre aluminium fuel tank,
45-litre plastic AdBlue tank
Engine: Daf MX-11 330 10.88-litre Euro
6c in-line six. Emissions controlled by
cooled EGR, DPF and SCR with AdBlue.
Exhaust brake and MX engine brake
Power/torque: 449hp @ 1600rpm/
2300Nm @ 900-1125rpm (in top gear),
2200Nm otherwise
Gearbox: ZF TraXon 12-speed
automated, direct-drive top gear. Eco
mode + auto/manual non-Eco modes.
Forward and reverse manoeuvringmodes, Eco-roll freewheel function
Brakes: EBS-controlled air-operated
discs with ABS, ASR and hill hold. Safety
systems include ASC, AEBS, ACC, LDWS
Cab: Space Cab high-roof sleeper with
four-point coil-spring suspension,
galvanised steel bumper, single external
locker, full deflector kit with adjustable
top blade, external sun-visor. Optional
Skylights in cab roof, lamps in bumper,
electric mirror adjustment. Single-bunk
layout, overhead storage on front wall,
storage under bunk and dash. Fabric/
suede trim, wood-effect dash. Optional
fridge, auto temperature control, night
heater. Manual roof hatch, optional
navigation/radio and infotainment
system. Driver performance monitoring
system. Alarm and immobiliser
Fuel consumption: Overall consumption
over 10 days – 9.51mpg (22-44 tonnes
gross).Worst single figure – 8.08mpg
(multi-drop Devon/Cornwall)game