DAF LF

The DAF XB (formerly DAF LF from 2001 to October 6, 2023) is a range of light/medium duty trucks produced by a Dutch manufacturer DAF Trucks.^[1] It is a redevelopment from the Leyland Roadrunner of 1984.

DAF XB (formerly DAF LF until 2023)
2013 DAF LF
Overview
Manufacturer	DAF Trucks
Production	2001-present (LF renamed to XB on October 6, 2023)
Assembly	UK: Leyland (Leyland Trucks) Taiwan: FASC Belgium: Ghent (Volvo Trucks)
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

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 XB 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

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  2005 DAF LF
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  Rear of a DAF LF
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  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]