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DAF CF

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DAF CF
Overview
ManufacturerDAF
Also calledDAF 65, 75 & 85 (1992–1997)
DAF 65, 75 & 85 CF (1998–2000)
Production1992–2024
AssemblyNetherlands: Eindhoven (LHD)
UK: Leyland (Leyland Trucks; RHD)
Body and chassis
ClassTruck
Body styleTruck (cab over engine)
RelatedDAF XF
DAF LF
Powertrain
TransmissionDAF (manual/automatic)
Eaton Fuller 18 speed Road Ranger
Alison 2500 / 3000
Chronology
PredecessorDAF F218 series
Leyland Constructor
SuccessorDAF XD

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.[citation needed]

Military use

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Belgium

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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]

  • 636 4×4 trucks for general transport tasks
  • 243 8×8 trucks for specific applications.

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

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Notes

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