A 12.5 metre double decker bus.
BODY TYPE
12.5m ultra low floor with one forward entry door and one side exit, both 1250mm wide giving it a seating capacity of 96, with two wheelchair positions provide by 6 dip up seats and a standing capacity of up to 20 dependent on final specification.
Integrated body and chassis all 304 marine grade stainless steel fully welded with alloy and composite dooring and other light weight components gives it a tare weight of approximately 13,000kg. With a fully loaded weight of approximately 20,540kg with 116 passengers falling well within the 21,000kg GVM.
GLAZING
Saloon windows are bonded to give a panoramic vision.
HEATING AND COOLING
Thermo King model “TDD-M1” with screw compressor and brushless boost pump. A/C is ducted throughout the vehicle. Independent driver airconditioning with four speed fan giving a mist free vision in almost any climate.
EXTERIOR PANELING
Comprising of one piece, Roof, front and rear Header, and one piece, side sheets all composite are retarded aberglass. A three piece front bumper and removable front corners segmented for quick changing.
RUNNING GEAR
ENGINE
Cummins ISLe5 in line 6 cylinder Euro 5 compliant with SCR Tech.
- Displacement: 8.9lt
- Power: 280hp - 340hp
- Torque: 1550 - 1708N-m
- Warranty: 5 years or 430,000km
GEARBOX
ZF Ecolife 6 speed, Allison 6 speed or Voith 4 speed transmission.
REAR AXLE
ZF A Portal drive axle with four air bag suspension 13,000kg rating.
FRONT AXLE
2 ZF RL 85 A low door axle with two airbags per axle. 8,500kg rating each.
SUSPENSION
Controlled by Bustech Active Ride system.
BRAKING SYSTEM
Wabco system incorporating ABS. Majority of valves along with Ḁlters located in an easily accessible service bay behind rear wheels.
STEERING GEAR
ZF 8098 Servacom variable ratio power steering.
WHEELS AND TYRES
6 Durabrite & 3 Satin Ḁnish alloy rims Ḁtted with 275/70 low proḀle tyres.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24 volt system with Thoreb multiplex system.