DAF V1600 DT
Built: 1974-1974 · Series: V1600
More machines from model year 1974
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DAF V1600 – the early stand-alone truck line of the 1960s before the cab-over F and T ranges: six-cylinder engine of around 4.77 litres, gross weights from 11.5 to 12.1 tonnes
The DAF V1600 belongs to the Dutch maker's early stand-alone truck lines of the 1960s, from the period before DAF switched to consistent cab-over concepts with the F and T ranges. The type number 1600 gives the power class in metric horsepower approximately, and the suffixes BB, DD and DT after the model name distinguish wheelbase and chassis body variant.
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The register lists here 8 versions with around 4,770 cm³ from six-cylinder engines, unladen weights from 4,780 to 10,710 kg, gross weights from 11,500 to 12,100 kg, lengths from 5,850 to 7,650 mm and widths from 2,240 to 2,500 mm.
The V1600 represents DAF's build-up phase as an independent truck maker after its period as a pure chassis and trailer builder, at a time when the brand established itself in the Netherlands and neighbouring countries as an alternative to established German and British makers. The few surviving examples today are found mainly in transport museums and at classic-vehicle rallies in the Netherlands.
On these historic vehicles, what counts is the preservation of the frame and cab, the function of the mechanical injection pump, the condition of the clutch and gear linkage, and the brakes, usually without modern assistance; spare parts for this early line are now only available through classic-vehicle specialists and reproductions.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle DAF V1600, DAF Trucks (PACCAR, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,880 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,330 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,580 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,680 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,100 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the DAF V1600 DT weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,680 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF V1600 DT?
12,100 kg.
What engine does the DAF V1600 DT have?
6 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the DAF V1600 DT?
6,880 mm × 2,330 mm.
When was the DAF V1600 DT built?
Production years: 1974.
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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