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DAF XF vs Shacman X3000

The Shacman X3000 is ahead on: lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the DAF XF and the Shacman X3000 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    DAF XF

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At a glance

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

FigureDAF XFShacman X3000
GCWHigher is better44,000 kg55,000 kg+25%
Fuel tankHigher is better510 L700 L+37%

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length7.08 mNot published
Overall width2.55 mat centre of front axleNot published
Width at rear2.48 mNot published
Wheelbase3.9 m3.175 m
Tandem axle spacing1.4 m1.4 m
Front overhang1.53 mNot published
Rear overhang1.65 mfrom centre of rear bogieNot published
Front axle to back of cab0.83 mNot published
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, 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

Weight

Kerb weight9,314 kgNot published
GVW26,000 kgregistration; 27,000 kg technicalNot published
GCW44,000 kg55,000 kg
Front axle load8,000 kg7,500 kg
Rear axle load19,000 kgregistration; 2 x 10.5 t axles26,000 kg2 x 13 t (2 x 16 t on the 90/120 t versions)
Gross carrying capacity16,686 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelPACCAR MX-11 (XF 410)Weichai WP8 / WP10H / WP12 / WP13 / WP13NG or M10 / M13
EmissionsEuro 6Euro II - Euro V
Cylinders6Not published
Displacement10.8 LNot published
Gross power300 kW (408 hp)at 1,600 rpm340-480 hp
Max torque2,150 Nmat 900-1,125 rpm1,250-2,600 NmX3000 range
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, 16.69-1.00FAST or ZF; manual 12/16-speed or AMT 16-speed
Rear axle ratio2.834.111 (4.266/4.769 on 90 t, 5.262/5.92 on 120 t)
Rear axlesSR1360T, 2 x 10.5 t, air suspension2 x 13 t, leaf spring or air suspension
Chassis frameNot published850 x 300 mm, single-layer 8 mm

Tyres

Tyres315/70 R22.5 front and drive295/80R22.5, 315/80R22.5, 11R22.5 or 12R22.5

Service capacities

Fuel tank510 Laluminium, left700 Laluminium alloy
AdBlue tank80 LNot published

Fifth wheel

Fifth wheelJOST JSK37C cast iron, 150 + 40 mmNot published

Cab

CabNot publishedExtended flat roof, four-point air suspension, air-suspended driver seat, automatic A/C

Sources: DAF XF 410 FTT 6X4 Tractor specification sheet 016G0249AAAA - 202545A (DAF Trucks UK, 10-07-2025) · Shacman 3000 Series brochure 2025 (X3000 tractor table, PDF p.24 / printed p.41)

DAF XF vs Shacman X3000: questions

Which lifts or carries more, the DAF XF or Shacman X3000?

The Shacman X3000: DAF XF 44,000 kg, Shacman X3000 55,000 kg (gcw), a 25% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the DAF XF or Shacman X3000?

The Shacman X3000: DAF XF 510 L, Shacman X3000 700 L (fuel tank), a 37% 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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