DAF 8x2 rear-steer offers ideal mix for Hogan Concrete

• New Euro-6 DAF CF 400 FAX 8x2 rear-steer offers payload boost and manoeuvrability
• CIFA SL8 body with telescopic chutes; first FAX chassis with concrete-mixer body
• Truck displayed on the ‘Spanners / CIFA’ stand at the Concrete Show
• “This FAX 8x2 provides us with significantly more carrying capacity while retaining the manoeuvrability of a 6x4.” Kevin Hogan

Hogan Concrete, part of the Hogan group of companies serving the construction industry, has taken delivery of the first concrete-mixer-bodied DAF 8x2 rear-steer chassis in the UK. The new Euro-6 DAF CF 400 FAX eight-wheeler is fitted with an eight-cubic-metre capacity CIFA SL8 body, and, prior to entering service, is being exhibited at the Concrete Show in Birmingham this week.

The company, which also has DAF LF 7.5 tonne and XF tractor unit product on its fleet, has selected the 32-tonne GVW 8x2 rear-steer chassis to provide additional payload benefits while retaining all the handling and manoeuvrability characteristics generally associated with a 6x4 chassis. The CF 400 FAX is powered by a 10.8-litre, 400bhp PACCAR MX-11 engine.

“DAF’s FAX rear-steer eight-wheeler is well-proven in the agricultural sector,” said Managing Director, Kevin Hogan, “and I was confident that the chassis’ attributes would translate well into our line of work. DAF’s standard CF 8x4 Construction model is a tough, durable truck, but it would not have been a suitable replacement for the 6x4 CF. The FAX 8x2 provides us with significantly more carrying capacity while retaining the manoeuvrability of a 6x4,” he said, “It’s critical for us to have a vehicle that can handle on-and-off-road operations, make light work of tight site access and one which enables our dispatch team to provide the service our customers require.”

CIFA’s eight-cubic-metre drum capacity SL8 Truckmixer body is constructed from wear-resistant steel. It comes equipped with EKOS drum closing gate and pneumatically operated SL45 telescopic chutes – rather than a folding mechanism – resulting in less handling for the operator and, consequently, faster dispensing. The Italian-manufactured CIFA body was supplied and fitted by the company’s agent in the UK, Spanners Mixer Hire in Market Deeping.

“We’re a mixed fleet,” continued Hogan, “but, over the years, the DAF marque has out-performed its competitors in all areas – product quality, reliability and aftersales, and that’s no mean feat considering the tough work our vehicles endure.

“We use Holyhead Trucks in Mona, Anglesey for regular servicing and maintenance while the main DAF Dealer, North West Trucks in Liverpool supplies our vehicles – both are superb. The collaboration between DAF and Spanners, the CIFA agent, has been first-class, and has ensured the acquisition of a truck to our exacting specification.

“Summing up the whole experience, our DAF vehicles are delivered on time, to specification and within budget – what more can you ask for?”

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