DAF XDc 450 HOOKLOADER
Built to Perform, Ready to Work
DAF XDc 450 HOOKLOADER
Looking to expand or upgrade your commercial fleet with a high-spec, ready-to-go solution? The 2024 DAF XDC 450 8x4 Boughton Hookloader, now available from MV Commercial, is engineered for demanding UK road and site conditions. Offering an exceptional balance of durability, intelligent design, and top-tier components, this vehicle is a turnkey solution for contractors, waste management, construction logistics and aggregate operations across the country.
Why Choose the DAF XDC 450 8x4 Hookloader?
Professionals in the heavy commercial vehicle sector need reliability, capability, and efficiency. This DAF XDC 450 offers just that—fully built, compliant with Euro 6 emissions, and designed for real-world heavy-duty performance with an emphasis on safety, visibility, and ease of operation.
Technical Specification Breakdown
Cab: Comfort, Visibility and Control
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Configuration: Right-hand drive Day Cab
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Visibility: Panoramic windscreen with deep, curved side windows and front view mirror compliant with EC directive 2003/97/EC
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Lighting: LED daytime running lights, headlamps, bumper fog lights, and roof beacons
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Seating: Air-suspended Comfort Air driver’s seat with Habsburg upholstery; foldable co-driver seat
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Infotainment & Safety:
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DAF Infotainment System (Luxury)
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10.1" touchscreen with DAB+, USB/Bluetooth
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Driver Performance Assistant (DPA)
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Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Warning
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Lane Departure Warning and Drowsiness Detection
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Rearview camera and acoustic reversing alarm
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Chassis: Engineered for Longevity
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Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): 32,000 kg
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Wheelbase: 5.70 m with 1.53 m rear overhang
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Frame: 310 mm side members, 6 mm thick with full-length reinforcement
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Exhaust: Horizontal discharge on right-hand side
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Fuel: 340-litre aluminium tank (left-mounted), AdBlue tank and steel air tanks
Diveline: Power Meets Efficiency
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Engine: PACCAR MX-11, 10.8L, 449 hp (330 kW), 2350 Nm torque (900–1125 rpm)
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Emission Standard: Euro 6
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Gearbox: 12-speed TraXon automated overdrive gearbox
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Retarder: MX Engine Brake with hydraulic compression
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Drive Mode: On-road/off-road switch, Rock-Free mode for tough terrain
Axles, Suspension and Tyres
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Front Axles: Dual 8.0t capacity, parabolic leaf spring suspension
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Rear Axles: Twin driven tandem (SR1132T), trapezium leaf suspension, differential locks
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Tyres:
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Front: Goodyear KMAXS2 295/80R22.5
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Rear: Goodyear KMAXD2 295/80R22.5
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Tyre pressure monitoring included
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Wheels: Steel discs, silver-grey with open-centre protection rings
Hookloader Body: Boughton BHL 8/32 – 7.0C
Designed for 32t GVW operations
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Lifting Capacity: 22,000 kg
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Tipping Angle: 48°
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Container Length: Up to 7.0 metres
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Construction: All-welded pressed steel subframe with rear roller or axle stabilisers
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Telescopic Jib: Made from special steel, hydraulically controlled
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Combi-Lock System: Dual rear hooks centralise and lock container, proximity switch included
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Push-Back Feature: Allows tipping even when the container is offset by 1m
Hydraulic System: Power and Simplicity
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Pressure: 320 Bar
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Hydraulic Rams:
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Main lifting: 75 mm piston rods
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Telescopic jib: 60 mm rod
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Rear stabiliser: 40 mm rod
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Controls: In-cab 4-lever bank with spring return; all functions independently operable
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Safety: Includes bypass and tipping safety valves
Kwikcova Sheeting System
For fast and secure load covering:
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Cycle Time: Approx. 1 minute
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Transport Width: 2.55m
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Sheeting Range: 23–30m³ container volume
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Hydraulics: 119 Bar, 5L/min flow rate
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Control: Manual pneumatic box with four function switches
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Operation: Telescopic mast and hydraulic side arms with interlocked movement for safe container handling
Fleet Integration with MV Commercial
MV Commercial provides extensive support for fleet operators throughout the UK, with depots and fabrication workshops in:
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Airdrie (HQ and SuperSite)
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Livingston
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Luton
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Haydock
Benefits of Partnering with MV Commercial:
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Nationwide hire and lease support
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Expert in-house engineers
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End-to-end build management
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MOT prep, crane fitting, livery and customisation
Ready to Strengthen Your Fleet?
Whether you’re scaling your waste transport fleet, upgrading your construction haulage assets, or simply adding robust capacity for heavy-duty UK operations, the 2024 DAF XDC 450 8x4 Boughton Hookloader is a premier choice.
Contact MV Commercial today to arrange a viewing, hire, or purchase, and take advantage of UK-wide support, expert advice, and a stock-ready fleet built for your business.
Brownsburn Industrial Estate,
Airdrie,
ML6 9SE