DAF Trucks

European engineering. Built for NZ roads. Backed by Southpac.

BUILT FOR THE LONG HAUL

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behind DAF

DAF Trucks are renowned around the world for fuel efficiency, driver comfort, safety and low operating costs.

Designed and built to European standards, DAF trucks are proven in demanding transport environments and well suited to New Zealand operators looking for smart, efficient and productive heavy-duty truck solutions.

From regional delivery and distribution through to linehaul, freight, construction and specialist transport applications, DAF delivers the performance and reliability operators need while keeping total cost of ownership front of mind.

When you buy a DAF through Southpac Trucks, you get more than a truck. You get local support, genuine PACCAR parts, nationwide branch and dealer backup, trained technicians and a team that understands how to keep your business moving.

From specification and delivery through to servicing, parts and ongoing support, Southpac stands behind every DAF we put on the road.

DAF Models


Efficiency, Comfort and Safety.

The New Generation DAF range is built around three things: keeping fuel costs down, keeping drivers comfortable, and keeping everyone on the road safe.

All models run the same proven 530hp PACCAR MX engine. The difference is in the cab. The XF offers a compact 10.5m³ workspace, the XG steps up to 12m³, and the XG+ tops the range with a raised roofline and 12.5m³ of space for drivers who live on the road.

Every model is available across a range of configurations to suit your operation.


XF 6x4 Tractor

XF 6x4 Rigid

XF 8x4 Rigid

XG 6x4 Tractor

XG 6x4 Rigid


XG+ 6x4 Tractor

XG+ 6x4 Rigid

DAF. Over 95 years of innovation.

DAF has been building trucks since 1928, when Hub van Doorne opened a small construction workshop in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

What started small has grown into one of the world’s leading truck manufacturers, with more than 95 years of innovation, quality and transport efficiency behind every vehicle.

From early DAF-branded engines to turbo intercooling, PACCAR MX power and today’s diesel and electric truck range, DAF has always pushed transport forward.

Now part of the PACCAR family alongside Kenworth and Peterbilt, DAF brings world-class engineering to New Zealand, backed locally by Southpac Trucks from Cape to the Bluff.

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The Southpac Difference

We're not just a dealership. We're the people you call at 2am on the Haast Pass. Southpac has been backing Kiwi operators for decades.

NZ Owned & Operated

No offshore call centres. Just real people, across both islands.

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Dedicated aftersales support

Our techs know your truck. They know NZ roads. We'll stand behind that.

We're Everywhere You Are

Branches nationwide. Wherever the job takes you, we're not far behind.

Customer Stories

Real People. Real DAF Stories.

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Interested in a DAF truck?

Talk to the Southpac team today. We'll help you find the right truck for the job and make the process straightforward.