Leyland Trucks, the Lancashire-based producer of DAF commercial vehicles, has achieved its latest manufacturing milestone – producing its 125,000th HGV.

The XD 340 FAR 6x2 rigid with lifting rear axle, was handed to DAF customer Copart, a global vehicle remarketing company specialising in the online auction of salvaged and used vehicles, at a special production line presentation at Leyland Trucks last week. Copart runs over 350 DAF XB, XD and XF models.

Production of DAF heavy duty models at Leyland Trucks began initially with the CF Series followed by the XF Series.

The production plant now assembles the entire New Generation range of DAF heavy-duty models, including the XD, XF, XG and XG+ models for the UK and other world markets.

Leyland Trucks has responsibility for the design, development and production of all medium duty DAF XB trucks for all markets.

As well as building almost all DAF trucks sold in the UK and Ireland, approximately 40% of Leyland Trucks’ annual production is exported to overseas countries.

Leyland Trucks MD, Peter Ahrens, said, “It’s another very proud day in the long history of truck building in Leyland.

“DAF’s market-leading position for almost three decades has been driven in by the dedication of a wonderful group of engineers, office staff and, of course, the production workforce who build the best trucks in the world.

“With the New Generation DAF range now complete, and with new upgrades announced for 2025 models, we remain in a very strong position to take truck manufacturing forward in Leyland for many decades to come.”

 

 

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