DAF XF 95 Specs & Technical Data

About the DAF XF 95

The DAF XF 95 is a heavy-duty truck built around a 6-cylinder inline diesel engine with a 12580 cc displacement, producing 430 hp, making it well-suited for long-haul and demanding freight operations where sustained power output is required. The 4x2 axle configuration, combined with a 3800 mm wheelbase, provides a stable platform capable of supporting a gross vehicle weight of 18000 kg and a payload of up to 10200 kg.

Since the XF 95 is equipped with air suspension, disc brakes, ABS, ASR, EBS, and ESP, it delivers a high level of active and passive safety across varied road conditions. The sleeper cab with cruise control and power steering supports driver comfort during extended operations, whereas the inclusion of a retarder/intarder reduces brake wear on downhill gradients, therefore extending service intervals.

The XF 95 features a manual gearbox, differential lock, lift axle, engine brake, power take-off, and hydraulics, making it well-suited for specialised transport roles including animal transport, given the 44.0 m³ loading volume, 7250 mm loading length, and 2500 mm loading width. The DPF particulate filter and Euro 3 emission class compliance define its regulatory positioning.

When the XF 95 Is Not the Right Choice

• The XF 95 is not suitable for ultra-low emission zones requiring Euro 5 or Euro 6 compliance, because its certified emission class is Euro 3, making it subject to access restrictions in many urban areas.
• Operations requiring an automatic gearbox are not well matched to the XF 95, since the only available transmission is a manual unit, therefore adding driver workload in stop-and-go distribution scenarios.
• Lighter last-mile delivery work is poorly matched to the XF 95, because its net weight of 7500 kg and gross weight of 18000 kg represent capacity that exceeds the requirements of urban parcel distribution, whereas smaller vehicles would be more cost-efficient.
• Applications with strict payload limits below 10200 kg but needing minimal unladen weight will find the XF 95 less suitable, since the 7500 kg net weight reduces usable payload margin compared to lighter-class alternatives.

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