Lot 0205 02 TT NL DAF YA328 Rev 2.0

Lot 0205: DAF YA 328
Cold War veteran: “Dikke DAF” (FAT DAF); hugely ingenious vehicle, technically ahead of its time
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1. DESCRIPTION
After World War II, all modern armies became highly mechanized. This
war had taught us how important a good logistics organization was;
huge numbers of military utility vehicles were produced for a quick
supply and delivery of all kinds of combat equipment, such as artillery
tractors, trucks and for the transport of infantry.
As a 'general military vehicle', the DAF YA 328 is an important

representative of the mechanization and innovation of the Dutch army.
For almost three decades, this 'Dikke DAF' was the face of the Dutch army
and 'defining image', also for the civilian outside the barracks gate.
Moreover, the large order from the Dutch government has been of
decisive importance for the development of DAF as a leading
commercial vehicle manufacturer.
This DAF 328 was purchased in 1993 by its current owner. Because he had his driving training on this vehicle during his service and has kept
excellent memories of it, he bought his favorite vehicle when the opportunity came along! Therefore, no expense was spared to restore it to
excellent condition. He enjoyed it a lot during various rides as well in the Netherlands as in Belgium and Northern France. Because the years are
starting to count for him, he has recently decided that he wants to sell it and asked Tracks and Trade to offer it in the next spring 2023 Auction.
He hopes that it will end up with a true enthusiast who, just like him, will enjoy it for years to come.
Starts on the button, an excellent, well-maintained vehicle and fully road registered!
© Tracks & Trade BV, the Netherlands, February 2023
2. HISTORY
2.1 General
In the fifties of the 20th century, the Royal Netherlands Army felt the need
to replace rolling stock. After the Second World War, the existing vehicles
had been obtained second-hand by the Army through the MDAP from
the vehicle dumps of the Allies. Because these vehicles were a mix of
British and American vehicles, maintenance and the supply of spare
parts proved to be a logistical problem and standardization was
therefore necessary. On December 20, 1951 DAF located in Eindhoven the
Netherlands received a large government order of 175 million guilders for
the delivery of, initially 3,600 units of vehicles to the Royal Netherlands
Army. Two different vehicles were developed: the DAF YA-126 and the YA-
318/328.
2.2 Type of indication

The 328s were called "Dikke DAF (Fat DAF)" in soldiers' language, because
of the characteristic, heavy engine sound and the imposing appearance.
The official type designations are composed as follows:
Y = military vehicle
A = general, (F = fuel, C = crash tender)
3 = payload in tons, Figure 1
1 resp. 2 = the series,
8 = the number of driven wheels.
In this case 8 because the two high-placed spare wheels are counted as
they are mounted freely rotating and serve as an additional function as
"support wheels". Of these eight wheels in total, only the four rear wheels
are driven on the road and six wheels are driven off-road via the
additionally switchable front-wheel drive.
These trucks were equipped with the H. van Doorne patented H-drive.
2.3 YA 318: The prototypes and preliminary series
The main difference with the 328 consists of a lighter
engine and a four instead of five speed gearbox. There
were two prototypes and the pre-series numbered 298
units. 81 were built as YF-318 ("F" for fuel tanker) and
delivered to the U.S. Air Force. Nine vehicles, in civilian
version, were delivered to the Batavian Petroleum
Company for use in Dutch New Guinea and were
equipped with a fifth wheel and intended as a tractor
for semi-trailers. 210 units (including the two
prototypes) were delivered to the Army as artillery
tractors.
In the mid-1950s the winches and towing hooks were

removed due to frequent breakage of the towing hooks,
the car was then called "truck a.d., 3 ton 12 v". A number
of them drove at the AAT (Ripperdakazerne, Haarlem)
until the end of the sixties. In the late 1960s and early
1970s, the YA 318s were sold to dealers who resold a few
units to civilian companies for the construction of
cranes. Most of it has been scrapped, with tandem sets
and gearboxes bought back by the KL to make up for
dwindling parts stocks for the YA 328 and YA 126/314 Figure 2
respectively.
2.4 YA 328: The production version
4,510 units of the YA 328 were produced between 1952
and 1958 in four variants:
• Artillery tractor: 1,080 pieces
• Cargo, with winch: 699 pieces
• Cargo without winch: 2,731 pieces
• Crash tender: 6 (or 8?) pieces
2.4.1 Artillery tractor

The artillery tractors, recognizable by the shorter cargo
box and a fencing instead of a "tailgate", were intended
for the lighter guns and are always equipped with a
winch, which is connected to the towing hook. This winch
construction was also used by ir. Hub van Doorne (DAF)
before the Second World War in the Trado conversions,
which he co-developed.
Advantages of this construction are:
• When the tractor – with the gun attached –
threatened to get stuck in difficult terrain, the
driver could uncouple the towbar from the tractor
from the cab. The tractor drove on alone and the winch cable with the towing hook then ran off, so that the load remained standing. Once
on solid ground, the gun could then be dragged back to the tractor using the winch. The towbar then automatically coupled to the tractor,
on which it was possible to continue driving together or, if necessary, to repeat the procedure.
• Because it was possible for the towing hook to "pick up" the coupling eye from the ground, it was also possible for one person to connect
the gun to the tractor.
• The gun can be quickly removed from position because the tractor does not have to be maneuvered in front of the gun. It is possible to
drag the part to the tractor.
2.4.2 Cargo
Of these, by far the largest number were produced in two versions; with and without winch. The
biggest difference compared to the artillery tractor was the slightly longer loading platform
and the closed rear (loading) door. The YA 328 with winch could, if the rear bumpers were
removed, be used as a tractor for the 25-pounder guns.
2.4.3 Crash tender YC-328

A small series of 6 (or perhaps 8) crash tenders has been developed on the chassis of the YA-
328, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, to fight aircraft fires. These were stationed at
the airfields of the Naval Aviation Service. It is said that the YC-328 was first intended for the
Air Force, but it received American cars. That is why these YC-328 eventually went to the Navy.
It is not possible to determine how many crash tenders were built in total. One was also in use
at the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in Suriname. It is unknown if a YC-328 still exists
anywhere.
2.4.4 Fire truck YA-328

Two YA-328 fire trucks were built in the late 1950s. Later, two fire engines were built on the
chassis of two artillery tractors. As far as is known, the engines are all equipped with double
carburetors. The body structures differ from each other by at least 3 vehicles. All four vehicles
still exist (1 x TRIS, 1x St. La Courtine, 1 x DAF Museum, 1 x Inf. Museum Harskamp). The
superstructure was made by Kronenburg for 19,000 guilders. In addition, there is a fifth YA-328
that served as a fire truck, namely an artillery tractor converted into a water tanker at ASK 't
Harde. This last car was probably scrapped.
2.5 In practice
The 328 was not an easy car to drive. The lack of power steering Every Daf YA 328 driver remembers the driver
and the non-synchronized gearbox, which could only be training. The first kilometers not faster than 6
upshifted by means of "double clutching" and downshifted with Kmph to learn to shift 1-2. A corporal instructor
double clutching in combination with double throttle, has driven who indicates the gear/torque pace with a bar,
many drivers to despair. If the driver could shift up and down pulls that big brake lever at the strangest
moments and who secretly had an awful lot of
from first to fifth gear on a flat road without creaking or "brushing
power… your further army career depended on
his teeth", then this should also be possible off-road and on a
him!
slope. Then the famous "3 low – 2 high" came into play.
The training vehicle (‘lesbak’ ) did not have
many real driving lessons facilities, actually only
Example: If you wanted to drive off with the 328 – up a slope or that large brake lever on the right front.
off-road – and shift from 1 to 2, the truck would come to a The bulkhead cover was often removed so that
standstill before the driver had the opportunity to engage the other students could watch the activities of
second gear, because, given the unsynchronized gearbox, it was their buddy during the trip.
necessary to wait until the engine speed had dropped
At the end of the training the best part: off-road
sufficiently to be able to change gears without grinding the
driving! Learn to shift from 3 low -> 2 high; find
gears.
out that in a track it’s better to hold the steering
wheel loosely and certainly not your thumbs on
The solution to this was: start off in third gear of the low range the inside of the steering wheel!!!
and then switch to second gear of the high range. That "step"
was smaller than the one between first and second gear of the And then….. spend hours messing around at the
high range. To this end, two different gear levers, the normal gear vehicle cleaning site, preferably outside the
lever and that of the transfer case, had to be operated barracks to clean the vehicle after hard work!
simultaneously.
However, due to a very good education at the time by passionate Dutch Army instructors in specially set up driver training courses (at that time
the Netherlands still had a conscript army), the vehicle was eventually loved by all drivers who have ever driven it.
The lesson version was equipped with a metal bar (approximately one meter in length) in front of the co-driver's seat, with which the driving
instructor could operate the braking system, the so-called "ho-iron".
The clutch was then usually not pressed, so the engine stopped. Quite a tour in this vehicle anyway because the engine, placed between the
instructor and student, made so much noise that communication was almost impossible. Instructors often carried a stick with which the inner
helmet of the student was 'tapped' when they
wanted to attract attention During driving lessons,
the correct gear changes were indicated by tapping
the metal bonnet with a stick.
The 318 and 328 had no heating. The cabin, with

folding side windows and removable doors, could
only be heated by opening the bulkheads of the
bonnet, placed between the seats, so that the engine
heat (but also the noise and oil fumes) flowed into
the cabin. In the summer, people regularly drove
without doors, a canvas strap in the door opening
had to prevent the driver or co-driver from falling out
of the vehicle. The canvas roof (just like that of the
cargo box) could also be removed and the
windshield laid flat. The small split windshield was
not equipped with any ventilation or heating. It was
therefore not easy to keep a good view of the road
surface in winter conditions. The value of the vehicle
was 45,000 guilders.
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model YA 328 Cargo (“Dikke DAF”)

Manufacturer DAF Trucks NV Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Production figures 4,510 units of the YA 328 were produced between 1952 and 1958 in four variants:
• Artillery tractor: 1,080 pieces
• Cargo, with winch: 699 pieces
• Cargo without winch: 2,731 pieces
• Crash tender: 6 or 8 pieces
Color 508MT
Net Weight 6.000 kg (13.227 lbs.): on license: 6.090 kg
Gross Weight 9.000 kg (19.841 lbs.)
Crew 2 (Driver and Co-driver)
Engine Hercules JXLD six-cylinder, 5.55 liters, 4-stroke, side valve, liquid-cooled gasoline engine
• Power: 132 hp @ 3,200 rpm.
• Max. torque: 375 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
• Compression ratio: 6.5:1
Note: comes with LPG installation
Transmission ZF, constant mesh, 5-speed, not synchronized,
DAF reduction gearbox with differential and PTO
DAF H-Drive system existing of DAF distribution boxes, Holroyd worm gearboxes and Hardy Spicer
intermediate shafts.
Suspension These trucks were equipped with the H. van Doorne patented H-drive with optimal ground clearance for
off-road operations.
Front suspension: Independent; two torsion bars; four trailing arms
Rear suspension: Single wishbone with longitudinally mounted leaf springs. Tandem drive with balancing
yokes
Speed 82 km/h (50 mph)
Winch no
Dimensions Length: 6,13 m 241.3 inch
Width: 2,40 m 94.5 inch
Height: 2,65 m 104.3 inch
Tire size 9.00 x 20
Electrical installation 24 volts; 2 batteries of 12 volt each
Date of Delivery 1954
Chassis / VIN Nr. YA3287708
Remarks Will be delivered with LPG installation
Road License Yes (Dutch Road License issued 17-12-1993)
Condition Vehicle will be delivered in good running and well-maintained condition
4. NOTE TO BUYERS
Location: & Collection

Current location of this object is Etten-Leur the Netherlands
Local collection is available for this lot.
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of this for you, with the applicable costs being passed on to the successful bidder
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5. VALUATION
Collectability
Vehicle History
Originality / authenticity
Completeness
Condition
Rarity
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Source: Tracks & Trade
This fully ready to go 1954 DAF YA 328 Cargo is a fantastic machine which was mainly used in the cold war
for the defense of Europe. Many soldiers have memories to this iconic unit. Moreover, the large orders from
the Dutch government have been of decisive importance for the development of DAF as a leading
commercial truck manufacturer.
For a nice impression see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6NRHdWpDmg
It was used all over Europe and the former Dutch colonies in the Caribbean. Also, it was active in the far
east under United Nations missions in Lebanon.
It is a very desirable truck and highly reliable! Starts on the button and comes in great condition. Spare parts are still easily available. The high
fuel prices of these days make the LPG installation a valuable accessory. Will be delivered nicely maintained, in good running condition and
with a Dutch license! This all is reflecting the price level.
Estimated value: between Euro 12.000 and 16.000,- (December 2022)
6. COLOPHON
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2.2 Type of indication

In the mid-1950s the winches and towing hooks were

2.4.1 Artillery tractor

2.4.3 Crash tender YC-328

2.4.4 Fire truck YA-328

The 318 and 328 had no heating. The cabin, with

Model YA 328 Cargo (“Dikke DAF”)

Location: & Collection

Vehicles and vehicle related equipment such as

Delivery and Storage

Source: Tracks & Trade

Estimated value: between Euro 12.000 and 16.000,- (December 2022)

IMPORTANT DATES ACCOUNTING INSCRIPTION

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