DAF AD 24-36S
Built: 1974-1974 · Series: AD
More machines from model year 1974
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DAF AD – semi-trailer series from Eindhoven in the register: from the AD 24-34 to the AD 24-36S, unladen weight 6.9 to 9.3 t, gross weight 34 to 36 t
DAF, based in Eindhoven, started in 1928 as a trailer factory before the company also began building trucks; the AD series continues this early trailer tradition in the register, from the AD 24-34 to the AD 24-36S. The designations come from Dutch vehicle registration data (RDW). After the switch to truck manufacturing, trailer building remained a side branch at DAF, with the AD series mainly complementing classic semi-trailer combinations for long-distance haulage.
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The register lists here 5 versions with unladen weights from 6,850 to 9,330 kg, gross weights from 34,000 to 36,000 kg, a length of 13,530 mm and widths from 2,490 to 2,500 mm.
With gross weights tightly clustered between 34 and 36 tonnes, the AD trailers form a narrow, homogeneous series for heavy semi-trailer haulage, typical of classic long-distance transport in the post-war decades. Competing with specialised trailer manufacturers such as Fruehauf or Floor, DAF remained a secondary supplier in trailer building; surviving AD trailers today are mostly regarded as a complement to classic DAF tractor units.
Checks when buying used include the frame and cross members for corrosion, the condition of axles, brakes and suspension, the kingpin and landing legs, and the lighting system; on older AD trailers it is also worth checking for later axle conversions. On historic examples it is also worth checking for later brake-system conversions, as many AD trailers were adapted to current regulations over the decades.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle DAF AD, DAF Trucks (Hersteller), RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,490 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 755 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,850 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 36,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the DAF AD 24-36S weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,850 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF AD 24-36S?
36,000 kg.
Up to what speed is the DAF AD 24-36S approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the DAF AD 24-36S built?
Production years: 1974.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; 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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