Click on the dates in the timeline below to view interesting events in DAF LF45's history
01.01.1986
600 Series Launched
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The predecessor of the LF45 was born - similar in appearance to today's 45 trucks, the 600 replaced the ageing 500 series.
01.01.1999
45 Series Launched
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With the DNA of today's LF45, the DAF 45 series was launched
01.01.2001
Launch of LF45
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The LF45 first comes into production as DAF’s answer to distribution transport. Marketed in the 6 to 18 tonne segment of the truck market
01.01.2002
LF45 Wins Truck of the Year
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The newly introduced LF is voted ‘International Truck of the Year 2002’ after a very strong reception.
01.01.2006
Euro 4 and 5 LF45 Upgrades
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The LF45 is updated to meet Euro standards and has a facelift at the same time
01.01.2008
LF45 goes EEV
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DAF upgrades the LF45 to EEV standard with all the trucks in their range. At this stage it is optional, so you won't find many EEV of this age in the used market
29.05.2009
LF45 Gets Facelift
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The Edition 2009 models of the LF trucks become available. A plush new interior is included, so be aware that the more recent LF45s for sale on TruckLocator.co.uk are slightly nicer to be in…but there are some optional safety features too.
10.12.2010
DAF LF Hybrid goes into production
The first hybrid LFs begin production – DAF is one of the first European manufacturers to begin making hybrid distribution trucks. The new LFs achieve up to 20% CO2 emissions.
16.09.2011
100,000 LF Trucks
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The 100,000th LF rolls off the production line. A massive achievement demonstrating the possibility of the LFs in the lightweight market – just think how many used DAF LF45 trucks are available to buy!
13.04.2013
Euro 6 DAF LF Launched at CV Show
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Set to arrive in the UK early in 2014, the LF receives a much needed facelift, but keeps the cab that it shares with the Renault Midlum (it is made in the Renault factory in France)
01.09.2014
EEV now Standard
All 4 cylinder LF45s (nearly all the LFs are 4 cylinder 4.5 litres) are now EEV as standard
