DAF XF vs Volvo FH 460

The DAF XF is the heavier machine, at 9.31 t against 6.85 t, and the Volvo FH 460 has more power (338 kW against 300 kW).

The DAF XF is ahead on: lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank. The Volvo FH 460 is ahead on: more power, more torque, turns tighter, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the DAF XF and the Volvo FH 460 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

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

Figure	DAF XF	Volvo FH 460
Kerb weight	9,314 kg	6,845 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	300 kW	338 kW+13%
Max torqueHigher is better	2,150 Nm	2,300 Nm+7%
GVWHigher is better	26,000 kg+44%	18,000 kg
Fuel tankHigher is better	510 L+55%	330 L
Turning circleLower is better	13.76 m	12.7 m+8%
Overall widthLower is better	2.55 m	2.5 m+2%
Overall length	7.08 m	5.88 m

All specifications

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

Differences only(40)

FigureDAF XF Volvo FH 460

Dimensions

Overall length7.08 m5.88 m

Overall width2.55 mat centre of front axle2.5 mcab width

Width at rear2.48 mNot published

Wheelbase3.9 m3.5 m3.5 / 3.6 / 3.7 / 3.8 m offered

Tandem axle spacing1.4 mNot published

Front overhang1.53 m1.365 m

Rear overhang1.65 mfrom centre of rear bogie1.015 mmax; 0.825 m min

Front axle to back of cab0.83 m1.007 m

Back of cab to rear end4.72 mNot published

Cab height above frame2.18 mNot published

Fifth wheel lead0.37 mahead of rear bogie centre, standard0.375 m

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 kerbs12.7 m

Turning circle between walls15.14 mNot published

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.503 m

Rear axle to back of cabNot published2.443 mincludes 50 mm front clearance

Frame heightNot published1.047 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH

Weight

Kerb weight9,314 kg6,845 kg

GVW26,000 kgregistration; 27,000 kg technical18,000 kgplated; 20,500 kg design

GCW44,000 kg40,000 kgplated; 44,000 kg design

Front axle load8,000 kg7,500 kgplated and design

Rear axle load19,000 kgregistration; 2 x 10.5 t axles11,500 kgplated; 13,000 kg design

Gross carrying capacity16,686 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelPACCAR MX-11 (XF 410)Volvo D13C460

EmissionsEuro 6Euro 5

Cylinders6Not published

Displacement10.8 L13 L

Gross power300 kW (408 hp)at 1,600 rpm338 kW (460 hp)at 1,400-1,900 rpm

Max torque2,150 Nmat 900-1,125 rpm2,300 Nmat 1,000-1,400 rpm

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, 16.69-1.00I-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)

Rear axle ratio2.83Not published

Rear axlesSR1360T, 2 x 10.5 t, air suspensionNot published

Rear axleNot publishedRSS1344F single reduction 13 t with diff lock, GCW 44 t max (standard)

Tyres

Tyres315/70 R22.5 front and drive315/80 R22.5 front and drive

Service capacities

Fuel tank510 Laluminium, left330 L

AdBlue tank80 L64 Lstandard, for 710 mm fuel tanks

Fifth wheel

Fifth wheelJOST JSK37C cast iron, 150 + 40 mmNot published

Service intervals

Gearbox oil and filterNot published360,000 kmor every 3 years; I-Shift synthetic oil

Sources: DAF XF 410 FTT 6X4 Tractor specification sheet 016G0249AAAA - 202545A (DAF Trucks UK, 10-07-2025) · Volvo Trucks model range sheet FH 13 4x2 Tractor - Rear Air Suspension, FH 42T 3A 01 GBR (2026-09-25)

Drawn to scale

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

DAF XFVolvo FH 460Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

DAF XF vs Volvo FH 460: questions

Which is bigger, the DAF XF or Volvo FH 460?

By operating weight the DAF XF is the biggest at 9.31 t, then the Volvo FH 460 at 6.85 t.

Which has more power, the DAF XF or Volvo FH 460?

The Volvo FH 460: DAF XF 300 kW (408 hp), Volvo FH 460 338 kW (460 hp) (gross power), a 13% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the DAF XF or Volvo FH 460?

The DAF XF: DAF XF 26,000 kg, Volvo FH 460 18,000 kg (gvw), a 44% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the DAF XF or Volvo FH 460?

The DAF XF: DAF XF 510 L, Volvo FH 460 330 L (fuel tank), a 55% difference.

Which turns tighter, the DAF XF or Volvo FH 460?

The Volvo FH 460: DAF XF 13.76 m, Volvo FH 460 12.7 m (turning circle), a 8% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the DAF XF or Volvo FH 460?

The Volvo FH 460: DAF XF 2.55 m, Volvo FH 460 2.5 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.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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