Whats the best DAF truck?

[Infamous Geezer]

I am not a driver in real life so making choices of chassis, taglifts and midlifts makes no sense to me. What is the best DAF truck and upgrades?

[RGH]

It depends on what you want to use it for.

This is a real life truck configurator, check it out and it might give you an idea on how to setup an ingame Daf truck.

www.daf.co.uk/en-gb/trucks/3d-daf-truck-configurator

Right now I'm using a 40 year old DAF 3300......

[Don Kauz]

The best DAF (for you) is the one you prefer...

Chassis: 4x2 is most commonly used in real life. More stability brings a Midlift or 6x2/4. For heavy hauls (and special transports) I recommend two driven axles (8x4, 6x4).

HP: Even a 370 HP engine will be enough for standard freight. Everything else is up to you. Just try. The Euro 6 DAF has some multi-torque engines available. Be sure to use the TX transmissions for them to get the little advantage such an engine brings.

Transmissions: I am not a friend of overdrives, so I rarely use them. A common 12 speed will do otherwise. 16 speed is nice for heavy haul but increases the fuel consumption. You'll get real automatic feeling by using the 6 speed Allison.

Just experiment a bit. You can't do anything wrong! Happy trucking!

P.S.: A nice guide to chassis
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=563354439

[Infamous Geezer]

Thanks. Some really useful info here compared to the usual brain dead advise I receive on other forums.