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DAF YA318

Built: 1955-1957 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

The photo shows the AE54BF from the same series. Source: https://www.truck1.eu/tractor-units/daf/cf-480/yr-2017

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The YA318 comes from DAF. Production: 1955-1957. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 2,400 mm wide. The unladen weight is 6,070 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,050 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 9,000 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. Unladen weight across the DAF range ranges from 640 to 41,750 kg; the YA318 sits at the bottom of that range with 6,070 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 260FA below it with 6,065 kg and the A1300 C406 above it with 6,080 kg. 3087 DAF models across 60 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,400 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,050 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,070 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight9,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels6correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DAF YA318 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,070 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the DAF YA318?

9,000 kg.

What engine does the DAF YA318 have?

6 cylinders.

When was the DAF YA318 built?

Production years: 1955-1957.

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 8 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.

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