DAF Tropco

DAF (automobiles)
	Daf Tropco 650 KN
Tropco
Manufacturer:	DAF (automobiles)
Sales designation:	Tropco
Production period:	since 2005
Previous model:	DAF YTV-2300
Successor:	none
	Technical specifications
Engines:	DAF XM375 diesel engine
Power:	353-390 kW
Perm. Total weight:	up to 65 t

The DAF Tropco 400/650 kN is a military truck from DAF for the Dutch army. DAF produced 112 of these tractor units with 102 trailers . The combination with the special trailers has been in service since 2005. The Tropco was first built as a prototype in 2003 based on the DAF XF95 and in 2005 the first vehicles were delivered to the Dutch army. Its main job is to transport tanks such as the Leopard 2 and self-propelled howitzers . The DAF XF95 has been adapted to the military requirements and is equipped with additional armor from Plasan , which offers protection against handguns , fragments of grenades and mines . There is space for the driver and three passengers in the driver's cab . Since 2007, some copies have been used on loan by the Canadian Army in the Afghanistan war .

DAF Tropco 400kN

With the 480 hp version of the DAF XM375 diesel engine , a maximum total weight of 40,000 kg is possible. The combination with the trailer has 4 axles.

DAF Tropco 650kN

DAF Tropco 650 KN

The Tropco 650 kN with the 530 HP variant enables a maximum total weight of 65,000 kg and has 7 axes in the combination.

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