DAF LF
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| DAF LF | |
|---|---|
 2013 DAF LF | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Leyland Trucks |
| Production | 2001-2024 |
| Assembly | UK: Leyland (Leyland Trucks) Taiwan: FASC |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins B Series engine (ISB3.9 & ISB5.9 in 2001-2006 models, ISB4.5 & ISB6.7 in 2007-present models) Cummins ISF3.8 (LF Hybrid) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | DAF 45 & 55 Leyland Roadrunner |
| Successor | DAF XB |
The DAF LF is a range of light/medium duty trucks produced by the British manufacturer Leyland Trucks.[1] It is a redevelopment from the Leyland Roadrunner of 1984.
Engine
[edit]The LF45 and LF55 are powered by Cummins B Series engines. The distribution truck and pickup versions of the LF45 use the 4 cylinder, LF45s with powered equipment such as bin lorries and vacuum tankers use the 6 cylinder, and all LF55s use the 6 cylinder due to their increased size and weight.
Design
[edit]The LF shares its cab design with the Renault Midlum and the Volvo FL. It is also the base for medium duty trucks for Kenworth and Peterbilt.
History
[edit]The LF won the International Truck of the Year 2002 award.[2] In 2024, the LF was discontinued and replaced by the new DAF XB.[citation needed]
Gallery
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2005 DAF LF -
Rear of a DAF LF -
DAF LF Euro (2013 version)
LF Hybrid
[edit]In September 2010, DAF introduced a hybrid version of the LF45 at the IAA 2010 in Hannover.[3][4] The LF Hybrid has a 118 kilowatt diesel engine combined with a 44 kW brushless electric motor, which has a permanent magnet and is placed in line between the clutch and the automatic transmission. The electric motor is powered by 96 lithium-ion batteries of 3.4 Volt each, weighing a total of 100 kg. The battery pack allows the truck to drive for about 2 kilometres with the diesel engine turned off and to store energy from braking for future use.[4][5]
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Leyland Trucks a Paccar Company". Leyland Trucks. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- ^ "DAF LF – International Truck of the Year 2002". Association of Commercial Vehicle Editors. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-02-05.
- ^ "DAF Trucks at IAA 2010". DAF Trucks N.V. 21 September 2010. Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ^ a b Wenstedt, Joop (2 October 2010). "DAF heeft primeur met hybride truck" [DAF has a scoop with hybrid truck]. Technisch Weekblad (in Dutch). The Hague, Netherlands: Uitgeverij Bèta Publishers. p. 1. ISSN 0923-1919. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ^ "DAF LF Hybrid". DAF Trucks N.V. Archived from the original on 18 April 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
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