DAF » Series 30 / 40 / 50 / 60
In 1949, DAF presents its first two truck chassis to the press: the A-30 (3 tonnes) and the A-50 (5 tonnes). They were quickly followed by the 6-ton A-60. The vehicles are characterized by a grille with seven chromium strips and form the basis for the forward control trucks (cab over engine).
The first trucks were assembled in small numbers using components brought in from other manufacturers. Imported Hercules 4041cc JXE3 six-cylinder petrol engines, producing 91bhp, were chosen for the lighter trucks, whilst the more powerful 4620cc, 102bhp JXC unit was used in the heavier chassis, which proved an ideal choice, as there were hoards of spare parts available from ex-military sales. The British-built 74-83bhp Perkins P6 was the diesel option. Axles were sourced from Timken, and cabs were initially constructed by local coachbuilders.
Most of the first DAF trucks, introduced in 1949, were produced at the old trailer works and supplied to the Dutch army. Initially, DAF only provided a powered chassis with an all-steel cab available as a 1400 Dutch guilder option. This allowed buyers to get local coachbuilders to build truck cabs, as well as bodies, for an all-inclusive price. The all-steel cab was to become a standard fitment in 1951.
The model range included a lot of versions where the letters mean the engine type and wheelbase, while the numbers — payload in tonnes.
Series 30. Payload 3-3.5 tonnes. DAF A30 — wheelbаse 3400 mm, 91 hp gasoline engine. DAF D30 — wheelbase 3400 mm, 74 hp Perkins diesel.
Series 40. Payload 4 tonnes. DAF K40 — wheelbase 2650 mm, 91 hp gasoline engine. DAF T40 — wheelbase 2650 mm, 70 hp diesel engine. DAF A41 — wheelbase 3600 mm, 91 hp gasoline engine. DAF D41 — wheelbase 3600 mm, 70 hp diesel engine.
Series 50. Payload 5 tonnes. DAF K50 — wheelbase 2650 mm, 102 hp gasoline engine. DAF T50 — wheelbase 2650 mm, 83 hp Perkins diesel. DAF P50 — wheelbase 3200 mm, 102 hp gasoline engine. DAF R50 — wheelbase 3200 mm, 83 hp Perkins diesel. DAF A50 — wheelbase 3900 mm, 102 hp gasoline engine. DAF D50 — wheelbase 3900 mm, 83 hp Perkins diesel. DAF V50 — wheelbase 4600 mm, 102 hp gasoline engine. DAF VD50 — wheelbase 4600 mm, 83 hp Perkins diesel.
Series 60. Payload 6 tonnes. DAF T60 — wheelbase 2650 mm, 99 hp Hercules diesel. DAF P60 — wheelbase 3200 mm, 102 hp gasoline engine. DAF R60 — wheelbase 3200 mm, 99 hp Hercules diesel. DAF R60P — wheelbase 3200 mm, 83 hp Perkins diesel. DAF A60 — wheelbase 3900 mm, 102 hp gasoline engine. DAF D60 — wheelbase 3900 mm, 99 hp Hercules diesel. DAF D60P — wheelbase 3900 mm, 83 hp Perkins diesel. DAF V60-1 — wheelbase 4600 mm, 102 hp gasoline engine. DAF VD60-1 — wheelbase 4600 mm, 99 hp Hercules diesel. DAF VD60P-1 — wheelbase 4600 mm, 83 hp Perkins diesel.
