DAF LF "PETERBILT" A WINNER

Written by Mike Ryan, Senior Writer

April 1, 2012 12:47 PM AEST

The DAF LF - in its North American specification, as the Peterbilt Model 210 - has just been named by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) as the '2012 Commercial Truck of the Year' in the medium duty category.

Powered by the PACCAR PX-6 engine, it earned the award based on its innovative cab comfort, visibility, excellent manoeuvrability and ease of maintenance, all features which have made the DAF LF model range a success in Europe and are now giving the truck true global appeal, selling in worldwide markets from Australia to Chile. The Peterbilt 210 is assembled in PACCAR's Mexico plant for the North American and South American markets. The LF model will also be assembled in the new DAF Brazil plant scheduled to begin operations in 2013.