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DAF FAX 480 WSG

Built: 2021 · Series: FAX

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Source: lectura-specs.fr

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The FAX 480 WSG from DAF is part of the FAX series. Production: 2021. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 12,902 cm³. The vehicle is 8,260 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 15,400 kg. The wheelbase measures 5,740 mm. Top speed is 90 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 41,500 kg. The vehicle runs on 8 wheels. The FAX series covers 12 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 14,700 to 33,629 kg; the FAX 480 WSG sits at the bottom of that range with 15,400 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the FAX 450 8X2 WSG below it with 14,839 kg and the FAX 10X4 above it with 17,850 kg. Gross vehicle weight within it ranges from 37,000 to 50,000 kg; here the FAX 480 WSG sits in the lower part of that range with 41,500 kg. 3352 DAF models across 109 series are on record.

DAF FAX – the collective page for construction tractor units on the CF85 base, 8x2 and 10x4 chassis with wide-spread axles, 340 kW, 10.8 to 12.9 litres engine capacity, up to 50 tonnes gross vehicle weight

This page gathers DAF vehicles bearing the FAX designation, brought together in the register on one collective page. All the models are based on the CF85 series, as the type names FAX CF85, FAX CF85.380 and FAX CF85.430 show directly, and they carry multi-axle configurations with widely spaced axles, so-called wide-spread chassis, as seen in the FAX 10X4 and FAX 8X2 WSG designations. Such configurations are typical of construction and special-purpose vehicles, where the axle load has to be spread over a larger area. DAF Trucks, headquartered in Eindhoven, has belonged to the US commercial-vehicle group PACCAR since 1996.

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The register lists 12 versions with 10,837 to 12,902 cm³ engine capacity from six-cylinder engines, 14,700 to 33,629 kg kerb weight and 37,000 to 50,000 kg gross vehicle weight. Lengths range from 8,260 to 11,850 mm, widths from 2,550 to 2,600 mm; one measured output stands at 340 kW.

The CF85 series covers DAF's heavy segment between the lighter CF75 and the long-haul flagship XF, and thanks to its robust axle configurations is favoured for construction, tipper and special bodies such as concrete mixers or cranes. The wide-spread layout improves load distribution and manoeuvrability on construction sites compared with classic tandem axles.

For a used example, the multi-axle steering, the condition of the wide-spread axles, and the frame and mounting points for concrete-mixer or tipper bodies deserve particular attention, as these vehicles usually saw hard construction-site service. Given the high gross vehicle weights, the braking system and tyre condition should be checked closely; spare parts are supplied through DAF's dense service network.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: DAF FAX, DAF Trucks (PACCAR, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct
Displacement12,902 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length8,260 mmcorrect
Width2,550 mmcorrect
Wheelbase5,740 mmcorrect
Unladen weight15,400 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight41,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels8correct
Top speed90 km/hcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DAF FAX 480 WSG weigh?

The unladen weight is 15,400 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF FAX 480 WSG?

41,500 kg.

What engine does the DAF FAX 480 WSG have?

6 cylinders, 12,902 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the DAF FAX 480 WSG go?

Top speed is 90 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the DAF FAX 480 WSG?

8,260 mm × 2,550 mm.

When was the DAF FAX 480 WSG built?

Production years: 2021.

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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Other models in this series

FAX 10X4

FAX 450 8X2 WSG

FAX 450 WSG

FAX 480

FAX 530 WIDE-SPREAD

FAX 530 WSG

FAX 8X2 WSG

FAX CF 85

FAX CF85

Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data

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