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DAF FA500DE385

Built: 1978-1978 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The DAF FA500DE385 is a machine built by DAF. Production: 1978. The engine has 4 cylinders. The machine is 2,490 mm wide. The unladen weight is 3,755 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,850 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 5,990 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the DAF range ranges from 640 to 41,750 kg; the FA500DE385 sits at the bottom of that range with 3,755 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 13DA below it with 3,741 kg and the YA126 above it with 3,760 kg. 3087 DAF models across 60 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders4correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,490 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,850 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,755 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight5,990 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DAF FA500DE385 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,755 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF FA500DE385?

5,990 kg.

What engine does the DAF FA500DE385 have?

4 cylinders.

When was the DAF FA500DE385 built?

Production years: 1978.

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 8 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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