Babcock is responsible for the
marketing, sales and service of DAF Trucks in southern Africa. We
also represent PACCAR Parts to guarantee first class parts
availability and supply for DAF vehicles throughout South
Africa.
The distributorship of DAF Trucks is a valuable extension to
Babcock's representation of leading brands of construction
equipment in South Africa.
DAF Trucks is one of the most successful truck manufacturer in
Europe and the number one in tractors. DAF offers excellent
products, especially specified for heavy duty applications, as well
as leading services, which form the key to success in South
Africa.
Customers in South Africa are offered a choice of class leading
products, like the XF105 for heavy, long distance haulage and the
CF85 for a wide variety of applications, including regional and
construction transport. The XF105 is available as 6x4 tractor,
whereas the DAF CF is also offered as 6x4 and 8x4 rigid.
All these trucks are powered by state-of-the-art 12.9 litre
PACCAR MX engines, offering 410 hp in the CF series and 460 hp in
the XF105. In the last two years, these Euro 3 engines have
been thoroughly tested in a wide variety of applications and
under very demanding circumstances by a number of South African
transport operators. In total, over 5.4 million test kilometres
were accumulated. The result is a tailor-made truck, ready for the
job in African circumstances. The 6-cylinder-in-line power plant
combines outstanding performance and flexibility, with great fuel
efficiency and class leading reliability.
DAF head office in Benoni houses the Parts Distribution Centre
(PDC) which services the dealer network throughout southern Africa
ensuring parts availability and a technical and driver
training centre to ensure all dealers technical and commercial
staff are adequately trained to offer the correct service and
advice to customers.
Links to DAF Truck models (note that specifications may
change for local distributors)