DAF XG 480 FT
Built: 2021-2026 · Series: XG
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DAF XG – the current flagship range from Eindhoven: XG and XG+ cab, tractor unit and rigid chassis, PACCAR MX engines, 330 to 390 kW, gross weight up to 43 tonnes
The DAF XG is the flagship range of New Generation trucks introduced in 2021 from the PACCAR plant in Eindhoven, replacing the previous XF cab at the top of the range. The type designation follows DAF's logic: XG denotes the standard cab, XG+ the taller cab version with more standing height, the number (430, 450, 480, 530) gives the engine power in hp, FA marks the rigid chassis for bodywork, FT the tractor unit, and suffixes such as FAR, FAN, FTG, FTP and FTS denote roof height and cab equipment; fully electric variants with the Electric suffix have recently joined the range.
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The register lists here 44 versions with six-cylinder engines throughout, displacements of 10,837 to around 12,902 cm³, unladen weights of 7,360 to 22,311 kg, gross weights of 19,500 to 43,000 kg, lengths of 6,400 to 12,380 mm and widths of 2,550 to 2,600 mm; for part of the models outputs of 330 to 390 kW are recorded.
The XG competes directly in European long-haul transport with the Mercedes-Benz Actros, Scania S/R, Volvo FH and MAN TGX and is regarded as one of the most aerodynamically and ergonomically developed cabs in the class; DAF has for years been one of Europe's best-selling truck makers.
On a used long-haul tractor unit, operating hours and mileage, the condition of the clutch and automatic transmission (TraXon), the AdBlue and exhaust system, the tyres and brakes of the drive axle, and, on the electric variants, battery condition and charging history all count; parts and service run through the dense DAF dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: DAF XG, DAF
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 355 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,902 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,100 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,034 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 21,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 12correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6correct |
| Top speed | 120 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 44.2 kW/t (355 kW / 8 t)
Stronger than 79% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the DAF XG 480 FT have?
The DAF XG 480 FT delivers 355 kW.
How much does the DAF XG 480 FT weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,034 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF XG 480 FT?
21,000 kg.
What engine does the DAF XG 480 FT have?
6 cylinders, 12,902 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the DAF XG 480 FT go?
Top speed is 120 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the DAF XG 480 FT?
6,400 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the DAF XG 480 FT built?
Production years: 2021-2026.
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
+ 530FT
450FT
480 FAN 6X2 XG-CAB
XG 430 FA
XG 430 FAN
XG 430 FAR
XG 430 FTG
XG 430 FTP
XG 480 FAR
XG 480 FAR/ZSP
XG 480 FTN
XG 480 FTS
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