For even better fuel efficiency, higher payloads and enhanced manoeuvrability, DAF is introducing an Electric Hydraulic Steering (EHS) system on 6x2 tractor and rigid vehicles with a steered pusher axle. The new system is available for the complete New Generation DAF truck range: the XF, XG and XG? as well as the XD.

Especially heavy agricultural and construction material transports greatly benefit from the advantages of a steered pusher axle: precisely manoeuvring in combination with excellent yard-friendliness and an even higher payload. That makes the steered pusher axle also a great option for waste collection and liquid transports. 

DAF’s new Electric Hydraulic Steering system succeeds the mechanical variant. The two steering arms and the auxiliary drop arm are replaced by an electronically-controlled steering pump unit, which results in 30 kilograms lower weight. Thanks to reduced friction, the new EHS system results in a 0.3% fuel efficiency gain as well.

In addition, components of the new system take less space on the chassis, allowing up to 40% larger fuel tanks on the tractor version. The 900 litre fuel carrying capacity on the XD, XF, XG and XG? allows for further reducing operational costs by refuelling where fuel prices are lowest.