DAF XF 95: tractor review (characteristics, reviews)

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The development of the Dutch industry in the field of mechanical engineering in Russia, as well as other countries of the post-Soviet space, has not received much popularity and prevalence. The presence of small dealerships and services is more of a rarity than a pattern. But at the same time, it is worth noting that DAF cars are well known to many. Truckers often talk about them, and the cars themselves work successfully at domestic enterprises.

The most popular and most common is the DAF XF 95. A vehicle with this model number has been in production for more than 30 years. A large number of diverse generations have been created, adapted to modern conditions. The first DAF car with index 95 appeared back in 1987.

History of Creation

The first tractor with model number 95 left the assembly line back in the distant 87th year of the last century. It was a simple, but at the same time quite reliable car. The DAF XF 95 tractor was positioned as a vehicle designed for long and constant trips. The total distance covered in a year significantly exceeded 150,000km.

The end result was a car with a stable demand in the market for such equipment. DAF, thanks to the 95th and 85th models, was able to gain a foothold in the European automotive market. Technical progress does not stand still, and the decision to improve the 95th model appeared after 10 years of confident work. Already in 1997, a new, significantly improved version was introduced.

Improved car with updated name

In order to avoid any problems with labeling, a letter designation appeared in the model name. DAF XF 95 - it was this inscription that flaunted on the back of the tractor. The letters XF literally mean "extra loud". This is a kind of statement by the company's engineers that they have created a technique that can work to its fullest. These were not empty words or marketing ploy: under the XF brand lies the endurance and special character of the car.

At about the same time with the release of the new version of DAF XF, the tractor appears on the territory of Russia. The first options (it should be noted, not very cheap) did not disappoint buyers. As a result, the car paid off completely. DAF XF 95 in the secondary market were more expensive than their competitors, however, this did not affect their popularity in any way. We fell in love with the tractor for its performance and reliability.

Cab

The developers took into account all the comments and created a completely new cabin in which it was practically possible to stand at full height and calmlymoving around was no problem. Inside there were two places adapted for sleeping. The sleeping bags were connected by an ergonomic ladder. Engineers borrowed a similar technology from specialists in the car building industry. The top shelf folded in the same way.

High-quality interior finish and excellent ergonomics have significantly influenced the popularity of the DAF XF 95. The interior is not without elegance, while everything is quite compact for convenient use of devices. Every day there are more and more such tractors on public roads.

Power component

Initially, the XF line was equipped with 12.7 liter engines. Diesel units differed from each other in maximum power, which ranged from 380 forces to 483. The DAF 95 XF 430, whose characteristics met all the stated requirements, was especially popular among customers. This motor is an excellent combination of power and economy. Over time, units were developed much more powerful.

The new engine boasted a volume of 14 liters, while developing 530 forces, which corresponded to the EURO-2 standards adopted at that time.

After the DAF XF 95 tractor appeared on the Russian market and on the roads of the CIS countries, the engine had to be seriously modified. First of all, the designers replaced the electronics, as it was created on the basis of calculations made according to the American measurement system. Over time, electronics were transferred to the metric system. Solved all additional problemsblock decoder. In addition, it was necessary to change the voltage in the network from 12 V, accepted in the States, to 24 V, common in the Russian market.

To the new millennium with renewal

In 2000, the DAF XF 95 changed its appearance a little, some technical changes were introduced. Marking XF changed its location on the body, was left without numbers. Now a proud emblem adorned the left side of the hood. In addition, the developers decided to replace American motors. There were a number of reasons for this, which made it difficult to operate machines in Europe and the CIS.

The main drawback of American power plants is their pickiness to combustible material. Most European and Russian gas stations in most cases cannot guarantee that the fuel will be of high quality. As a result, various kinds of breakdowns appear, accompanied by unstable operation of the engine and the system responsible for exhaust gas recirculation.

The second most important problem is the original spare parts. If original Dutch parts are very difficult to find, then American ones are even more difficult. As a result, the power part of the machine was subject to modernization and replacement of the engine.

Technical data

The DAF XF 95 entered the new millennium with a new engine, which became an excellent replacement for American analogues. An engine marked XE390C with a volume of 12 liters was used as a power unit. It is much smaller andlighter, but nevertheless this did not prevent him from developing a power of 530 liters. With. The new version already complied with EURO-3 norms.

Only the transmission did not change. All XF 95s had a ZF gearbox. This is a 16-speed manual with an additional splitter. Such designs are popular among tractors of this class, due to ease of use, as well as their durability. The recommended oil change interval for manual transmissions is 90,000 km.

There are two automatic transmission options, with 12- and 16-speed transmissions, but they are only available on pre-order.

Travel equipment

The front is the usual spring-type suspension for this class of equipment. Behind - pneumatic, paired with an integrated control system. In the secondary market, you can find the DAF 95 XF, the characteristics of which will be somewhat different from the popular copies. The model is equipped with an additional drawbridge, in most cases it is a 6 by 2 chassis design.

In the updated version, the old drum brakes were replaced with more modern disc brakes. Such a minor change significantly improved the car's safety record.

Retirement

The production of the car marked DAF XF 95 continued until 2007. Around the same time, DAF introduced a new line of tractors, marked XF 85 and CF 95. These two models became the successors of the legendary 95 XF. They continued to conquer highways and autobahns, but with a more modern chassis. reinforcedshock absorbers and a new cab. The new generation is much lighter and more durable.

Reviews

Many of the owners speak of the DAF XF 95, the technical characteristics of which can overshadow those of any competitor, as one of the best tractors in its class. But not everything is as good as it seems at first glance.

Some drivers say that when operating a car in the harsh regions of Russia, it loses significantly to its competitors. The only "sore" place of the truck is the checkpoint. Many complained about the bearing of the output shaft, as well as the satellites of the range gear. The worst thing is that it is not always possible to identify a malfunction in advance. The problem occurs at the most inopportune time, whether the car is driving empty on the highway and at high speed or dragging in urban conditions.

If there are problems with the bearing, it is almost impossible to turn off the gear. If the gears still turn on, and the demultiplier button does not always work on time, this is the first sign that it is time to go to the service to repair the transmission. Drivers are happy that spare parts are much cheaper than the nearest competitor IVECO.