DAF Bus SB 3000
Built: 1987-2001 · Series: SB
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DAF Bus SB – the collective page of DAF's bus chassis from Eindhoven for independent coachbuilders: six-cylinder engines, 8,754 to 12,580 cm³, gross weights of 18,500 to 18,600 kg
This collective page gathers DAF's SB range, bus chassis from the Dutch manufacturer based in Eindhoven, listed in the vehicle register among the trucks. DAF, founded in 1928 by the Van Doorne brothers, built bus chassis for scheduled and touring coaches alongside its trucks for decades, delivering them ready for bodywork to independent coachbuilders such as Den Oudsten, Jonckheere and Van Hool, who fitted the body and interior to the transport operators' requirements. The SB designation marked the bus-chassis range, the number after it the power or size class, from the SB 2750 to the SB 4000.
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The register lists 5 versions with displacements from 8,754 to 12,580 cm³ from six-cylinder engines throughout, unladen weights from 10,770 to 14,315 kg and gross weights from 18,500 to 18,600 kg; lengths range from 11,960 to 13,800 mm, widths from 2,500 to 2,530 mm.
The DAF SB chassis shaped Dutch and Belgian bus transport for decades, in both scheduled and touring-coach service, competing directly with the chassis from Volvo, Scania and MAN, which likewise supplied chassis to independent coachbuilders.
On a used DAF SB chassis, rust on the frame outriggers and axle mounts, the condition of the engine and gearbox, and the seal of the air suspension all count; since chassis and body were built separately, the vehicle's condition also depends heavily on the respective coachbuilder, whose parts must be sourced separately, while chassis parts run through DAF.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: DAF Bus SB, DAF Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,000 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 13,492 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the DAF Bus SB 3000 weigh?
The unladen weight is 13,492 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF Bus SB 3000?
18,600 kg.
What engine does the DAF Bus SB 3000 have?
6 cylinders, 12,000 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the DAF Bus SB 3000 go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the DAF Bus SB 3000?
12,000 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the DAF Bus SB 3000 built?
Production years: 1987-2001.
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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