Heavy agricultural and construction-related operations will benefit especially from the advantages of a steered pusher axle. Precise manoeurvrability in combination with an even higher payload makes the steered pusher axle also an excellent solution for waste collection and bulk operations.

Lower fuel consumption
DAF’s new Electric Hydraulic Steering system replaces its previous mechanical variant, and is an option to the non-steered axle on the popular FTG 6x2 tractor configuration. The two steering arms and the auxiliary drop arm are replaced by an electronically-controlled steering pump unit, which results in a 30kg weight reduction. Thanks to reduced friction, the new EHS system also results in a 0.3% fuel efficiency gain.

In addition, the new system’s components use less space on the chassis, allowing up to 40% larger fuel capacity on the tractor model. Up to 900-litre fuel carrying capacity on the XD, XF, XG and XG⁺ FTG models allows for a further reduction in operational costs by refueling where fuel prices are lowest.

Precise steering
The newly developed Electric Hydraulic Steering system continuously calculates the optimal steering angle for the steered pusher axle based on speed and wheelbase, guaranteeing precise steering. The turning circle of the tractor and rigid chassis models has been further reduced by 12%, resulting in optimal manoeuvrability.

At speeds of over 45 km/h, the new electric hydraulic steered pusher axle locks itself in the straight-ahead position, ensuring maximum vehicle stability. The completely redesigned suspension, guide and lift of the new electric-hydraulically steered pusher axle add to highest driver comfort.