DAF CF 65 180 Specs & Technical Data

Main characteristics

Axle configuration

4x2

Emission class

Euro 3

Power output, hp

180 hp

Wheel base, mm

5700 mm

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About the DAF CF 65 180

The DAF CF 65 180 is a medium-duty truck in the CF series, powered by a 5883 cc six-cylinder diesel engine producing 180 hp and complying with Euro 3 emission standards. It operates on a 4x2 axle configuration with a 5700 mm wheelbase, making the CF 65 180 well-suited for regional distribution and urban freight operations where manoeuvrability and payload balance are priorities.

The CF 65 180 has a gross vehicle weight of 18600 kg and a net weight of 10840 kg, therefore delivering a payload capacity of 10260 kg. The loading area measures 5500 mm in length, 2500 mm in width, and 2500 mm in loading height, since these dimensions support a wide range of standard pallet and cargo configurations without requiring specialist loading equipment.

The drivetrain uses a manual gearbox, and the truck is fitted with disc brakes and ABS, providing controlled braking performance across varying load conditions. Additional features include cruise control, an engine brake, a differential lock, a power take-off, and a spring/air suspension system, whereas the day cab configuration reflects the vehicle's focus on regional rather than long-haul transport duties.

Engine & Transmission
Power output	180 hp
Displacement	5883 cc
Engine cylinders	6
Fuel	Diesel
Emission class	Euro 3
Gearbox	Manual
Engine brake	Yes
Power take-off	Yes

Dimensions & Weight
Axle configuration	4x2
Number of axles	2
Wheel base	5700 mm
Length	5050 mm
Width	2550 mm
Height	2150 mm
Gross weight	18600 kg
Net weight	10840 kg
Payload	10260 kg
Loading length	5500 mm
Loading width	2500 mm
Loading height	2500 mm

Suspension & Brakes
Suspension	Spring/air
Front axle suspension	Yes
Brakes	Disc
ABS	Yes
Differential lock	Yes
Steering axles	Yes

Cab & Comfort
Cab type	Day cab
Cruise control	Yes

When the CF 65 180 Is Not the Right Choice

The CF 65 180 is not suited for long-haul overnight operations because its day cab provides no sleeper berth, making extended driver rest on the road impractical.
Applications requiring gross vehicle weights above 18600 kg are beyond this truck's rated capacity, since exceeding that limit creates legal and structural risks that necessitate a heavier-class vehicle.
Operations in emission-controlled low-emission zones enforcing Euro 4 or stricter standards will exclude the CF 65 180, therefore operators in such zones must consider a compliant alternative.
Routes demanding very high power output for sustained heavy gradients or dense high-GVW payloads may be poorly served by the 180 hp engine, whereas higher-powered CF variants or heavy-duty models would be better matched to those duty cycles.