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DAF XF vs Kenworth W900

The Kenworth W900 is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the DAF XF and the Kenworth W900 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    DAF XF

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    Kenworth W900

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

FigureDAF XFKenworth W900
Overall widthLower is better2.55 m2.502 m+2%

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Overall length7.08 mNot published
Overall width2.55 mat centre of front axle2.502 m
Width at rear2.48 mNot published
Wheelbase3.9 mNot published
Tandem axle spacing1.4 mNot published
Front overhang1.53 m0.8 m
Rear overhang1.65 mfrom centre of rear bogieNot published
Front axle to back of cab0.83 m2.286 m
Back of cab to rear end4.72 mNot published
Cab height above frame2.18 m2.083 m
Fifth wheel lead0.37 mahead of rear bogie centre, standardNot published
Frame height at front1.02 munladen at front axle; 0.97 m ladenNot published
Frame height at rear1.03 munladen at driven axles; 1.00 m ladenNot published
Turning circle13.76 mbetween kerbsNot published
Turning circle between walls15.14 mNot published
Bumper to back of cab (BBC)Not published3.086 mW900B
Width over mirrorsNot published2.87 mfront view
Width over front tyresNot published2.413 mfront view
Front trackNot published2.101 m
Cab widthNot published1.834 mrear view
Rear trackNot published1.9 m
Frame widthNot published0.864 moutside of frame rails
Bumper to back of cab (W900L)Not published3.302 m

Weight

Kerb weight9,314 kgNot published
GVW26,000 kgregistration; 27,000 kg technicalNot published
GCW44,000 kgNot published
Front axle load8,000 kgNot published
Rear axle load19,000 kgregistration; 2 x 10.5 t axlesNot published
Gross carrying capacity16,686 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelPACCAR MX-11 (XF 410)Not published
EmissionsEuro 6Not published
Cylinders6Not published
Displacement10.8 LNot published
Gross power300 kW (408 hp)at 1,600 rpmNot published
Max torque2,150 Nmat 900-1,125 rpmNot published
Engine rangeMX-11 270/300/330 kW, MX-13 315/355/390 kW (XF 370-530)Not published

Transmission

GearboxTraXon 12TX2010 DD 12-speed automated, 16.69-1.00Not published
Rear axle ratio2.83Not published
Rear axlesSR1360T, 2 x 10.5 t, air suspensionNot published

Tyres

Tyres315/70 R22.5 front and driveNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank510 Laluminium, leftup to 150 gal (aluminium, Kenworth-built)
AdBlue tank80 LNot published

Fifth wheel

Fifth wheelJOST JSK37C cast iron, 150 + 40 mmNot published

Chassis

Front axle capacityNot publishedup to 18,000 lb
Gross combination weightNot publishedto 200,000 lb or more
Axle configurationsNot publishedsingle, tandem and tridem drives; liftable pusher and tag axles
Max wheel cutNot published38°with 425 section flotation tyres

Sources: DAF XF 410 FTT 6X4 Tractor specification sheet 016G0249AAAA - 202545A (DAF Trucks UK, 10-07-2025) · Kenworth Heavy Duty Body Builder Manual 2012 (T800/W900/C500), section 3 Dimensions

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

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DAF XFKenworth W900Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

DAF XF vs Kenworth W900: questions

Which is narrower to transport, the DAF XF or Kenworth W900?

The Kenworth W900: DAF XF 2.55 m, Kenworth W900 2.502 m (overall width), a 2% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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