DAF 85 360 Specs & Technical Data

About the DAF 85 360

The DAF 85 360 is a heavy-duty truck built on a 6x4 axle configuration with a 5000 mm wheelbase, making it well-suited for demanding haulage and construction applications that require a high gross vehicle weight rating of 32000 kg. Power is delivered by a 6-cylinder diesel engine displacing 12880 cc and producing 355 hp, paired with a manual gearbox. The drivetrain includes a differential lock and power take-off, since operators in off-road and site-based environments require torque distribution control and auxiliary power connections.

The chassis measures 11850 mm in length, 2550 mm in width, and 3100 mm in height, whereas the loading area provides 8400 mm of loading length and 2470 mm of loading width. A lift axle is fitted, therefore the operator can adjust the effective axle load depending on payload requirements. The vehicle offers a payload capacity of 14285 kg and a lifting capacity of 20000 kg, with a kerb weight of 13000 kg. Steering axles are included, because manoeuvrability on confined sites is a key operational requirement for vehicles of this class.

The DAF 85 360 is equipped with ABS, EBS, an engine brake, and cruise control, since these systems collectively support safety and driver workload reduction on long-haul and mixed-use duty cycles. The cab is a day cab configuration, and front axle suspension is fitted. Spring suspension is used throughout. The engine meets Euro 2 emission standards. The combination of these features makes the 85 360 well-suited for tipper, crane carrier, and heavy construction transport roles where robustness and payload are prioritised over low-emission compliance.

When the 85 360 Is Not the Right Choice

• The DAF 85 360 is not well-suited for urban distribution operations because its overall length of 11850 mm and gross weight of 32000 kg create significant access restrictions in city centres with low-emission zones and weight limits.
• Operators subject to Euro 3 or higher emission regulations should not select this vehicle since the 85 360 meets only Euro 2 standards, making it non-compliant in many current low-emission zones across Europe.
• The day cab configuration makes the 85 360 unsuitable for long-haul overnight routes where driver rest requirements apply, therefore operators running international or multi-day schedules would need a sleeper cab variant.
• Whereas air-suspended vehicles offer superior load protection for fragile or temperature-sensitive cargo, the 85 360 uses spring suspension throughout, making it less appropriate for high-value goods that require vibration-dampened transport.

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