DAF demonstrator

Ford & Slater kindly loaned us their XF demonstrator recently.  In 6x2, 460, Space Cab guise it wasn't exactly our spec.  The wet kit and lightweight middle axle boxes would remain unchecked on our order form but made little difference to the experience.  We've run DAF tractor units on site shunting operations in the past and they've proved nigh on indestructible so we had high hopes.

Most of the drivers had a wander round it when it arrived and it was used by two drivers over the fortnight test period.  Fuel returns of 9.1mpg over the first week and 8.9mpg over the second is good going on our work patterns.  Generally there was a positive reaction from those who drove it and those who gave it a brief prod and poke.  

We've two next generation Scania rental vehicles on at the moment.  It'll be interesting to see how they compare.

It's certainly given us food for thought.