DAF CF85
Built: 2001-2012 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
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DAF above 12 tonnes — which letter for which work
Class N3 is not a type designation but an official EU vehicle class: goods vehicles over 12 tonnes gross weight. Below it sit N2 from 3.5 to 12 tonnes and N1 up to 3.5 tonnes. At DAF this heaviest class holds most vehicles of the CF and XF ranges, plus the newer XD and XG.
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DAF's letters describe the field of work, not the power. LF is the light range for distribution, CF the versatile middle class for regional, construction and mixed duty, XF the heavy long-haul range. Anyone looking for a tractor unit for long distances starts at the XF; anyone planning bodies, tippers or a crane starts at the CF.
In 2021 DAF renamed the range. The CF became the XD, and above the XF now sit the XG and XG+ with a larger cab. On the used market old and new names run side by side because both generations are offered at once. Anyone not searching the successor range misses half the listings.
The number after the letter long meant the engine at DAF, not the weight: 95XF, XF95, XF105, XF106 mark successive stages of the long-haul range. Mistaking one of those numbers for output leads badly astray — power is given separately, usually as a figure in horsepower or as an engine code.
When buying in this class the axle configuration counts at least as much as the range. 4x2 is the classic tractor unit, 6x2 carries more load at lower consumption, 6x4 and 8x4 belong on site. That figure is in the papers and is more reliable than any range designation.
Sources: Wikipedia: DAF CF, Wikipedia: DAF XG, Truckpages: DAF model overview
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 340 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,902 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,060 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 7,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 25,460 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 37,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.4 kW/t (340 kW / 25.5 t)
Stronger than 74% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the DAF CF85 have?
The DAF CF85 delivers 340 kW.
How much does the DAF CF85 weigh?
The unladen weight is 25,460 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF CF85?
37,000 kg.
What engine does the DAF CF85 have?
6 cylinders, 12,902 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the DAF CF85 go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the DAF CF85?
11,060 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the DAF CF85 built?
Production years: 2001-2012.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 14 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.
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10X4 QUADRO MET KABEL
10X4 QUADRO MET KRAAN
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