The legendary Transport News road test returns with a new XG truck provided by Lothian DAF and a new driver behind the wheel…
LAST year DAF Trucks unveiled three completely new cabs; the XF, XG and XG+.
Officially, both the XG and XG+ are the biggest production series cabs available on the open market, taking the ‘maximum benefit from the new European Commission (EC) masses and dimensions regulations’, writes Kevin Swallow.
In short, the regs allow manufacturers to fit aerodynamic devices and designs to trucks that are intended to reduce fuel consumption. While there is no specific restriction on additional length, changes must not exceed current turning circle regulations and not increase a vehicle’s load space.
