DAF XDC 450 FAD

The register lists 7 versions in this range with a displacement of 10,837 cm³ from six-cylinders, unladen weights of 7,100 to 14,585 kg, gross weights of 19,500 to 37,000 kg, lengths of 6,500 to 10,960 mm and widths of 2,530 to 2,550 mm.

The wide span of weight and length shows that the XDC chassis range from the classic two-axle distribution truck to the multi-axle chassis for heavy bodywork; such chassis form the technical base on which body builders mount their respective specialist superstructures, from simple box bodies to heavy special-purpose vehicles.

When buying a used example of these DAF chassis, checks include the service history of the six-cylinder diesel, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, on multi-axle versions the wear of the steered and trailing axles, and the suspension's load capacity for the fitted body; where a body is already fitted, its own service history is also worth checking. Parts are carried by the DAF network and by workshops specialising in the respective body type.