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| Publication: |
PowerTorque Magazine |
| Issue: |
April/ May 2010 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
Clean Habits |
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The DAF system of electronically controlled air suspension on the rear drive axles has proven to be a major advantage when operating tanker bodies...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
ATN |
| Issue: |
April 2010 |
| Author: |
Gary Worrall |
| Title: |
It’s a gas |
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Keeping up with the demands of modern transport operations is not always easy, especially when the customer has high expectations...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque Magazine |
| Issue: |
Dec/ Jan 2010 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
The Name Game |
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DAF prime movers with retarders are showing excellent fuel economy and exceptional brake performance...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque Magazine |
| Issue: |
Dec/ Jan 2010 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
Sweeping Clean |
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Quieter, cleaner and more fuel efficient, MacDonald Johnston introduces the new breed of street sweeper...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Prime Mover Magazine |
| Issue: |
Nov 2009 |
| Author: |
Tim Giles |
| Title: |
Horses for Courses |
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Making sure racehorses get to the track on time and in the correct condition is the name of the game...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Diesel Magazine |
| Issue: |
Nov/ Dec 2009 |
| Author: |
Paul Matthei |
| Title: |
Ticking Boxes |
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"I’m finding the DAFs are a lot more economical in fuel use. I’m getting fuel economy that’s around 10 to 12 percent better than the Japanese trucks which is quite significant...(click to view article)"
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| Publication: |
OwnerDriver Magazine |
| Issue: |
Oct 2009 |
| Author: |
Gary Worrall |
| Title: |
Along for the Ride |
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Quite simply, the CF85 is a magnificent piece of equipment, particularly for daily back-to-base operations ...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque Magazine |
| Issue: |
Oct/Nov 2009 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
The Reliability Factor |
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Peace of mind for the national operation comes from choosing the PACCAR brand ...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque Magazine |
| Issue: |
Oct/Nov 2009 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
PACCAR Rules OK |
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We decided to trial the DAFs and the drivers really appreciate them. In fact they have been so successful ...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Prime Mover |
| Issue: |
August 2009 |
| Title: |
Coke on the Coast |
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Goddard opted for a DAF CF75 in an 8x4 configuration to enable the truck to handle full bulk loads of product
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Owner Driver |
| Issue: |
June 2009 |
| Author: |
Gary Worrall |
| Title: |
Young Gun |
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Mohammed says the main attractions of the DAF are its ease of use and high levels of driver comfort and safety which leave him feeling fresh even after a full day of driving
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
ATN |
| Issue: |
June 2009 |
| Author: |
Gary Worrall |
| Title: |
DAFinitely Suited |
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When it comes to highly competitive market segments, the heavy end of the 4x2 market is possibly the most congested. The LF55 is tested
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| Publication: |
Daily Telegraph |
| Issue: |
June 13, 2009 |
| Author: |
Graham Smith |
| Title: |
It’s all in the delivery |
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The 8x4 rigid DAF passed Wills’ toughest test – a run through the Pentland Hills between Melbourne and Ballarat – with ease
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Diesel |
| Issue: |
May/ June 2009 |
| Author: |
Steve Brooks |
| Title: |
Ron’s Rebound |
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In an exclusive interview soon after taking over the troubled Lewington’s operation in 2004, Ron Finemore made no secret
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque |
| Issue: |
April/ May 2009 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
The DAF Difference |
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You have to spend 12 hours in the DAF and then evaluate your fatigue levels at the end of the day to appreciate the DAF difference
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Prime Mover |
| Issue: |
March 2009 |
| Author: |
Peter Armstrong |
| Title: |
DAF’s Night Rider |
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Paul Bathgate’s DAF LF55 is clocking up hefty kilometres servicing small country towns with refrigerated freight, all the while delivering excellent fuel economy, comfort and road holding ability.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Trailer Magazine |
| Issue: |
March 2009 |
| Title: |
DAF’s CF Series – Hooklifts/ Skip Loaders |
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The waste industry demands the highest standards in durability and reliability, along with the lowest operating costs
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Transport Today |
| Issue: |
Feb/ March 2009 |
| Author: |
Graham Smith |
| Title: |
Euro Vision |
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After eight months and 33,000 km George is even more convinced that the DAF is the best truck for him
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque |
| Issue: |
Feb/ March 2009 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
A Family Affair |
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“I always buy my trucks for the job they have to do,” says Jason. “We liked the DAF because they come as a complete package.”
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Daily Telegraph |
| Issue: |
January 10, 2009 |
| Author: |
Graham Smith |
| Title: |
Custom Made |
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George Constantinou is a happy man. After 13 years of hard slog at the wheel of a series of Japanese trucks, he has at last been able to buy his DAF dream.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Truck & Trailer Australia |
| Issue: |
Dec/ Jan 2009 |
| Author: |
David Meredith |
| Title: |
DAF LF45 Medium-duty Euro Contender |
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A quick look at the features list of this 12-tonne contender shows why DAF has such a huge reputation
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| Publication: |
Herald Sun |
| Issue: |
November 28, 2008 |
| Author: |
Graham Smith |
| Title: |
Food Giant Goes Dutch |
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The Woolworths deal for 18 CF85 prime movers is a first for DAF and comes after months of tests by the national retail chain
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Transport Today |
| Issue: |
Oct/ Nov 2008 |
| Author: |
Allan Whiting |
| Title: |
Going Dutch |
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Once identified with a Japanese brand this privately owned car carrying company has recently moved into DAFs
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Australian Transport & Machinery |
| Issue: |
October 2008 |
| Author: |
Gary Anderson |
| Title: |
DAF’s a good idea |
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The technology in the new LF range has improved – as you would expect coming from DAF.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque |
| Issue: |
Aug/ Sept 2008 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
Home Town Hero |
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DAF’s fleet spec CF85 at 410 hp offers a lot around town for local delivery and for those that venture slightly farther a field.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque |
| Issue: |
Aug/ Sept 2008 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
Meales on Wheels |
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Going European makes sense for the concrete pumping industry. The attraction of the DAF CF85 eight wheeler lies in the load carrying ability of the twin steer set-up...
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Prime Mover |
| Issue: |
July 2008 |
| Author: |
Peter Armstrong |
| Title: |
Consistent Care |
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Container Swinglift Services was an innovator in the container haulage business from day one and today is one of the top five carriers operating out of the Port of Brisbane. While the company has run a mixed fleet over the years it now runs DAF trucks exclusively.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Government News |
| Issue: |
July 2008 |
| Title: |
DAF – Driving a Greener Future |
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DAF is committed to conducting its business in a responsible way and has had an environmental policy in place for over 10 years. It was one of the first truck manufacturers with an ISO 14001 certified environmental protection system.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Prime Mover |
| Issue: |
June 2008 |
| Author: |
Peter Armstrong |
| Title: |
Clean Power DAF |
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The supply of electrical power is similar to trucking – rarely thought about by the general public until services are interrupted. Here a DAF FAD CF85 8x4 rigid is playing a starring role in maintaining electricity supply in what is a unique application...
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Diesel |
| Issue: |
May/ June 2008 |
| Author: |
Paul Matthei |
| Title: |
Just Right |
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Hauling B-double loads of high-cube freight with maximum efficiency for Linfox calls for dedicated prime mover and trailer designs
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
ATN |
| Issue: |
March 2008 |
| Author: |
Tim Giles |
| Title: |
Just add blue |
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ATN’s Tim Giles takes DAF’s new SCR PACCAR MX engine out on the roads of north-west Victoria
and puts the CF85 tipper through its paces.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque |
| Issue: |
Feb/March 2008 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
Green, clean & loving it |
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Take three new EGR engines and one new SCR engine from different manufacturers and
see just what can be expected in fuel economy. The DAF FTT CF85 is put to the test.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque |
| Issue: |
Feb/March 2008 |
| Title: |
DAF Rocks |
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The combination of DAF and Kenworth under the PACCAR brand is a good reason for
purchase according to Ron Currie, transport manager of Perth-based mining and
transport company Bonnie Rock Transport.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Contractor Magazine |
| Issue: |
Feb 2008 |
| Author: |
John Feary |
| Title: |
Sleek at the wheel |
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PACCAR Australia promotes its new DAF range as reaching 'a new level of sophistication'. And when
you have to remind yourself, when waiting at a busy intersection, that you're in a 30-tonne
truck and not behind the wheel of a fairly plush car, the claim seems to have a
lot of merit behind it.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Contractor Magazine |
| Issue: |
Dec 2007 |
| Title: |
DAF introduces new Aussie models |
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DAF Trucks Australia says its new LF and CF model range is the culmination of
almost a decade of research and development, including comprehensive consultation
with the trucking industry and customising solutions to suit Australia's demanding applications.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Truckin' Life |
| Issue: |
Dec 2007 |
| Title: |
DAF all mine |
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North Queensland’s coal mining industry was traditionally the domain of American-style
trucks for equipment haulage and Japanese vehicles for lighter tasks. Now a growing
number of niche operators are choosing European-engineered DAFs for both duties, and R&J
Tilt Tray Truck Hire is leading the way.
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Transport Today |
| Issue: |
Oct/Nov 2007 |
| Author: |
Howard Shanks |
| Title: |
Sweet Success |
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Dotted along the Bruce Highway in far North Queensland are signs that read, "Watch out
for slow moving cane vehicles". However, with the introduction of two DAF CF85s
into the sugar cane industry those signs might be somewhat superfluous
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Big Rigs |
| Issue: |
Aug 24, 2007 |
| Author: |
Steve Morris |
| Title: |
You can drive very bright DAF to market |
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For Lam Giang and TTHDO market garden team, the DAF CF85 430 hp twin steer
provides them with not only an eye-catching mobile billboard, but also
a quiet and very capable workhorse
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Diesel |
| Issue: |
Nov/Dec 2006 |
| Title: |
DAF Pumps Up the Volume |
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About a year ago we wrote about the largest mobile crane in the southern hemisphere and now we’re
looking at the largest mobile concrete pump in the same sphere. Coincidentally, they’re both
mounted on DAF trucks
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque |
| Issue: |
Feb/March 2006 |
| Author: |
Chris Mullett |
| Title: |
Clogging up the Highway |
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DAF rigids bring out the best for drivers for urban and inter-urban running. PowerTorque
recently drove three of the DAF rigid variants and came away mightily impressed
by the performance as well as the ride and comfort levels
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
PowerTorque |
| Issue: |
Feb/March 2006 |
| Title: |
DAF Delivers |
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Brisbane-based Container Swinglift Services (CSS) has purchased 15 DAF CF85 and CF75 prime movers.
Managing Director, Maria Tapper said, "Since moving to DAF, we have seen a
dramatic improvement in our productivity
...(click to view article)
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| Publication: |
Owner Driver |
| Issue: |
Dec 3, 2004 |
| Title: |
Happy Drivers |
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A North Queensland tilt tray operator likes their drivers to have a few creature comforts on the road
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| Publication: |
Truck Australia |
| Issue: |
Jun/Jul 2004 |
| Author: |
Jim Gibson |
| Title: |
Two Pedal DAF |
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Removing the clutch pedal from manual transmission trucks is becoming commonplace.
DAF is one of the latest to join the two pedal push
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| Publication: |
ATN |
| Issue: |
Feb 27, 2004 |
| Title: |
100th DAF on milk run |
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Brown and Hurley of Brisbane hand over their 100th DAF truck to milk transport contractors United Milk.
"This is the second DAF we have bought. We prefer the European style cab for its driver comfort and ease of
access in and out of the cab
...(click to view article)
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