DAF TB 163 DT605
Built: 1979 · Series: TB
More machines from model year 1979
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DAF TB 160 – heavy cab-over trucks with a 6.17-litre six-cylinder engine, 7,300 to 14,550kg kerb weight, lengths up to 11,000mm
The TB series covers heavy DAF trucks from Eindhoven; the type designation 160 states series membership, while the letter-number combinations such as DF470, DS530, DS605 and DT530 denote engine and power variants within the series. The TB series emerged in the 1970s as DAF, with cab-over designs such as the DAF 2800, gained a foothold in the heavy-duty segment too.
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The register lists 6 versions of 6,170cc from six-cylinder engines, kerb weights of 7,300 to 14,550kg, gross vehicle weights of 14,000 to 14,850kg, lengths of 10,040 to 11,000mm and widths of 2,410 to 2,500mm.
As a heavy truck in long-haul transport and on construction sites the TB series competed with comparable models from Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Scania, and with its classic DAF cab-over shape helped define the roads of the 1970s and 1980s. The characteristic DAF cab with its large windscreen and good all-round visibility was regarded by drivers of that era as comfortable for long-haul work.
When buying: check for corrosion on the frame, cab and load bed, the condition of the injection pump and engine bearings, the clutch and brake system after decades of heavy-duty use, and the condition of the axles, leaf springs and cab suspension; spare parts for these classics now run mainly through vintage truck specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: DAF TB, DAF Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,170 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,410 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,050 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 14,550 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 14,850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the DAF TB 163 DT605 weigh?
The unladen weight is 14,550 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF TB 163 DT605?
14,850 kg.
What engine does the DAF TB 163 DT605 have?
6 cylinders, 6,170 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the DAF TB 163 DT605?
11,000 mm × 2,410 mm.
When was the DAF TB 163 DT605 built?
Production years: 1979.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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