DAF SB 2305 DHS
Built: 1987-1987 · Series: SB
More machines from model year 1987
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DAF SB – the collective page of the classic bonneted DAF truck range: six-cylinders of 8.3 to 11.9 litres, unladen weight 7,750 to 13,320 kg, gross weight up to 18,000 kg
This page gathers the DAF SB, the classic truck range of the Dutch maker from Eindhoven, which began in 1928 as the Van Doorne family's trailer factory and built its own trucks from 1949. The SB range ran for decades with bonneted cabs and was offered alongside the more modern forward-control ranges. Type codes such as DS, DH, DK and DKL before the three-digit number denote DAF's own chassis and engine variants; the numbers before them, such as 200, 2005, 2300, 2305 and 3000, denote the range generation.
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The register lists here 15 versions from six-cylinders of 8,270 to 11,900 cm³, unladen weights from 7,750 to 13,320 kg, gross weights from 11,999 to 18,000 kg, lengths from 11,380 to 12,000 mm and widths from 2,440 to 2,500 mm.
For decades the SB range was the backbone of Dutch long-haul and construction-site transport and established DAF's reputation as a maker of rugged, easily serviced trucks, which kept classic bonneted models in its line-up for specialist tasks even after switching to forward-control cabs.
On used examples, rust on the frame and cab, the condition of the engine and clutch, the tightness of the injection pump, and the condition of the leaf springs and brake system on these reliability-focused six-cylinders all count; parts for the classic SB models run through DAF and specialist vintage-truck dealers.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle DAF SB, DAF Trucks (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,000 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,600 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 17,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the DAF SB 2305 DHS weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,600 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF SB 2305 DHS?
17,500 kg.
What engine does the DAF SB 2305 DHS have?
6 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the DAF SB 2305 DHS?
12,000 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the DAF SB 2305 DHS built?
Production years: 1987.
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 9 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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Other models in this series
SB 1600 DS 605
SB 1602 DH 605
SB 1602 DS605
SB 200 DKDL 554
SB 2005 DHU 605 CL
SB 201 DKDL 554
SB 210 DKL 550
SB 2300 DHS
SB 2300 DHTD 450
SB 2305 DHS 567
SB 2305 DHS 585
SB 3000 DKV 585
Sources: [1]
Truck in 3D section
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