DAF Trucks XG 480 FA
Built: 2022-2023 · Series: XG
More machines from model year 2022
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DAF XG – the large long-haul cab of the New Generation range alongside XF and XG+, six-cylinder MX-11 and MX-13 engines of 10.8 to 12.9 litres, 315 to 390 kW, 430 to 530 hp
Since 2021 the XG has been the larger of DAF's two new long-haul cabs in the New Generation range, sitting between the base XF cab and the even roomier XG+, extended by 330 millimetres; all three cabs replaced the previous generation, which had been built for over 34 years. Model names such as XG 450 or XG 530 give the engine output in hp, XG+ denotes the version with the largest cab and the most space; the letter combinations that follow distinguish different chassis and body variants of the tractor units. The trucks are powered by DAF's own six-cylinder MX-11 of 10.8 litres and MX-13 of 12.9 litres, also used in the sister XF range.
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The register lists here 32 versions with 315 to 390 kW, displacements from 10,800 to 12,900 cm³ and unladen weights from 7,491 to 9,721.5 kg, predominantly with diesel engines.
The XG targets classic long-haul work with high demands on driver comfort and was named International Truck of the Year in 2022; in this class it competes with the Mercedes-Benz Actros, Volvo FH and Scania S/R.
On these young vehicles, mileage and the service history of the MX engine, the condition of the clutch and automated transmission, the fault memory of the exhaust aftertreatment, and accident and service history through the DAF network count above all, since the trucks are still mostly first- or second-hand.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: DAF Trucks XG, DAF Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 355 kWcorrect |
| Displacement | 12,900 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 7,910.5 kgcorrect |
|---|
Drivetrain and chassis
| Axles | 2correct |
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Origin and approval
| EU category | N3correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 44.9 kW/t (355 kW / 7.9 t)
Stronger than 79% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the DAF Trucks XG 480 FA have?
The DAF Trucks XG 480 FA delivers 355 kW.
How much does the DAF Trucks XG 480 FA weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,910 kg.
What engine does the DAF Trucks XG 480 FA have?
12,900 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
When was the DAF Trucks XG 480 FA built?
Production years: 2022-2023.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
XG 430 FAN
XG 430 FAR
XG 430 FTG
XG 450 FA
XG 450 FAR
XG 450 FT
XG 450 FTG
XG 450 FTN
XG 450 FTP
XG 480 FTG
XG 530 FA
XG 530 FAR
Sources: European Environment Agency (EEA) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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