DAF LF Sweeper chassis now available with 12-speed AS Tronic gearbox option
By Jim Gibbins - 1st April 2019
UK - DAF Trucks Ltd of Haddenham, UK in collaboration with Johnston Sweepers Ltd of Dorking has introduced ZF’s 12-speed AS Tronic (AMT) transmission as an option on its LF Sweeper chassis. DAF states the wide ratio spread option bridges a gap between existing 6, 9 and 12 speed manual transmissions and fully automatic transmission options from Allison Transmission, delivering low-speed control when sweeping, and efficient, low noise cruising speeds over longer distances. The 12 speed AS Tronic option is available on the DAF LF with Paccar PX-7 engines at 16- and 18-tonnes gvw. The move comes following demand from Johnston Sweepers’ customers, DAF stated. The AS Tronic option is also available to specify with other leading UK sweeper body manufacturers such as Scarab, Schmitd etc.
The first two 18-tonne gross vehicle weight Johnston-bodied vehicles equipped with the AS Tronic option have already gone into operation with Go Plant and Sweeptech in the UK.
