DAF LF
| 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
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
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
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
2005 DAF LF
Rear of a DAF LF
DAF LF Euro (2013 version)
LF Hybrid
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
- ^ "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.