Vehicle Detail

Leyland DAF 4x4 Truck 5 ton Cargo Left Hand Drive fitted with Hydraulic ATLAS Crane. Direct from service with UK MoD, in excellent condition with very low mileage and workshop checked

This variant is equipped with the ultra-reliable ATLAS, Model AK63 M7 Hydraulic Crane and features both roof and side controls to operate the crane. It will lift a maximum of 1.22 Ton at an impressive 5.17m reach. The crane is powered by a gearbox driven PTO, engaged from the driver's position. The Crane Vehicle has a cargo capacity of 4000kg

 

Specifications include:

Cummins 5.9lt Turbo Diesel Engine

5 speed turner gearbox

Permanent 4x4

Hi Lo Ratio with Diff Lock

Power Steering,

Air brakes,

NATO style rear hitch,

Spare wheel.

Cab seating 1 + 2 men

Air operated gearbox driven PTO

Drop down rear + sides

Hydraulic crane

Hydraulic support legs

Engine power 145hp      

Maximum road speed 89 km/h

Range 500 km

Manoeuvrability

Gradient 60%

Side slope 30%

Vertical step ~ 0.5 m

Trench ~ 0.6 m

Fording 0.75 m

 

Dimensions:

Weight (empty) 7t

Maximum load 4t

Length 7.30m

Width 2.49 m

Height 2.90 m

 

The DAF T244 can tow trailers with a maximum weight of 5400 kg and features a cargo body with a removable tailgate and dropsides. Cab accommodates driver plus two passengers. The sleeper cab has space provision for the crew's kit with the cab roof being strengthened to bear the weight of two men and has provision for a roof hatch over the observers platform inside the cab.

Every component on the vehicle was rigorously tested prior to the selection contest, including the axles which were specially developed by DAF.

DAF truck has assumed many of the tasks undertaken by the previous Bedford M series 4-tonne vehicles. It can carry 20 troops or 3 standard NATO pallets, and may be encountered with a variety of special bodies.