Complete DAF range available in Euro 5 configuration

Following the introduction of the new LF series with new 4.5 litre and 6.7 litre Euro 4 engines last year, DAF’s popular range of distribution trucks will also be available with Euro 5 emission levels from this summer.

Since the new CF and XF105—‘International Truck of the Year 2007’—have been available in Euro 5 versions for some time, this move means that DAF’s complete range of models will be available with emission values that comply with legislation not due to come into force until 2009.

In the new LF series, DAF last year introduced the all new 4.5 litre and 6.7 litre PACCAR FR and GR engines with Euro 4 emission levels. To satisfy market demand for even cleaner engine variants, DAF is expanding the LF product range to include a number of Euro 5 versions. These emit around 40% less nitrogen oxides than the Euro 4 models currently compulsory in the EU, which in turn produce 30% less nitrogen oxides and 80% fewer soot particles than vehicles with a Euro 3 engine.

Incentives
Marketing Director of DAF Trucks Ltd, Tony Pain, said: “With the introduction of incentives for Euro 5 trucks in the 2007 UK Budget, specifying Euro 5 now makes sound economic as well as environmental sense for all trucks over 18 tonnes. Although the Euro 5 incentives do not come into effect until October this year, almost anyone ordering a new DAF from now on should qualify, as all our trucks built from mid August will have the necessary on board diagnostics system built in”. He added: “At values which are likely to be up to £500 per year for the life of the truck, our decision to make Euro 5 available across our entire range means that all operators can now genuinely contribute to protecting the environment a full two years before they are legally obliged to, without an operating cost penalty”.

Choice of three Euro 5 engine variants
For the LF Euro 5, DAF offers a choice of three engines: the 4.5 litre four-cylinder PACCAR FR engine with outputs of 118 kW/160 hp and the 6.7 litre six-cylinder PACCAR GR engine with outputs of 165 kW/224 hp and 184 kW/250 hp. Both of these six-cylinder Euro 5 engines are also offered in the DAF CF65, fitted with the larger CF cab, available in day, sleeper or Space Cab version.

Just like the Euro 4 engines, the Euro 5 models also draw on DAF SCR Technology in order to comply with the stringent emission standards. With this technology, AdBlue is injected into the exhaust gases, so that nitrogen oxides are broken down in the DeNOx catalytic converter into the harmless substances nitrogen and water. Because this emissions after-treatment technology has no effect on the engine, the engine settings can be optimised to achieve ideal combustion and low fuel consumption.

All engines use an advanced high-pressure fuel-injection system for the highest possible efficiency and the lowest possible emission of particulate matter. The Euro 5 engines do not require a soot filter to meet the stringent requirement of 0.02 grams per kW/h.

Excellent reputation
In the spring of 2006, DAF introduced the new LF series, characterised by four and six cylinder engines, delivering outputs of 140 to 285 hp and are distinguishable by their excellent performance, maximum reliability and low fuel consumption,. chassis a new interior design and an even more modern appearance. With trend-setting driving characteristics, superior efficiency and with proven reliability and durability, the DAF LF series has a cast-iron reputation with hauliers and drivers in the distribution segment from 7.5 tonnes to 21 tonnes GVW.