Container haulage specialist Abacus Logistics in Southampton has switched truck supplier with the delivery of two new Euro 6 DAF XF 460 FTG Super Space Cabs.
The top-spec DAF flagships, powered by 460hp Paccar MX-13 engines, are already in service and returning an average of 9.3 mpg at 44-tonnes – an improvement of more than 1.0 mpg over the company’s previous Euro 5 vehicles.
The trucks were supplied by local DAF dealer Adams Morey and with five-year hire purchase funding packages from Paccar Financial.
Having installed DAF Telematics on both XFs, Abacus is now rolling out the web-based driver/vehicle monitoring system, developed with Microlise technology, across its entire mixed-fleet of 25 artics.
“We’ve been mightily impressed with fuel consumption figures from such a powerful 13-litre engine in the DAFs,” said company director Paul Carr.
“Big, we’re pleased to say, can be beautiful! Nine miles per gallon is a notable fuel milestone, particularly on our container work, and the figures speak volumes of the Paccar MX-13 motor.
The company also provides shipping services and car import/export services.
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