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Few companies in the history of the commercial bus industry have had the success and sustaining impact of ElDorado National. Based on the wants and needs of their customers, ElDorado National has developed the most extensive line of commercial buses available.
At Carolina Thomas, we share this same commitment to customer satisfaction. That’s why we are proud to offer ElDorado National buses to meet the commercial transportation needs of our customers.
Click on a picture below for detailed information about each model.Once you have selected a model, use the "Move" option to view multiple selections and make comparisons between models.
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Standard or extended length raised top van available on Dodge or Ford chassis. Engine options include, gasoline, diesel or CNG alternative fueled engines. Wheelchair lift options include the Ricon PSL-10 Elevator lift or on extended vans, the new Ricon "K" (KlearVue) series lift with a bus style step entry door.
VersaShuttle Features:
- Ford or Dodge Chassis
- Elevator Lift or Platform Lift with Bus Entry Style door option
- Standard or exteneded length options
- Gasoline, Disel or CNG options
- Various floor plans (See sample floor plan. )
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Type II Extended Van shown.
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Available on the Type II extended van with the Ricon "KlearVue" lift option, is a bus-style step entry door for ambulatory passengers. Entry door is manually operated by the driver.
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Ricon "K" (KlearVue) Series Platform Lift Platform folds in the middle as it stows. This allows for a rattle free lift that enables passengers to see through the wheelchair entrance door windows.
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Sample Floor Plan:
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Don't let the name fool you. Aerolite is one tough bus in a compact package
Aerolite gives you the same durability and quality that has made ElDorado National the #1 builder of small and mid-sized buses year after year. Yet at just 87" wide, the Aerolite is 9" narrower than our standard body for superior maneuverability in tight spaces. One of the most competitively-priced vehicles in its class, the Aerolite carries one of the highest value ratings in the commercial bus market.
Aerolite Features:
- A 15 passenger bus - no CDL required.
- The only commercial cutaway to be crash tested.
- The only commercial cutaway Altoona-tested for 5yrs./150,000 miles.
- Meets or exceeds all applicable FMVSS requirements.
- Complies fully with all applicable ADA regulations
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Sample Floor Plans:
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The Aerotech is available in 4 lengths designed to transport from 14 (non-CDL) to 30 passengers. For more than 18  years, it has been the best-selling small bus in North America.
Aerotech Features:
- Rear luggage compartments offer from 90-150 cu. ft. of storage space.
- Illuminated signs are available at front, side or rear locations.
- Luggage racks with round tubing and carpet-padded shelves provide a soft, non-skid surface which eliminates damage to baggage.
- Aircraft-style overhead luggage bins are available for storage. With the Aerotech's 80" interior headroom, passengers still have easy access in and out of seating area.
- Interior color, decor and floor plans are available in a wide range of choices. You're assured of highly durable materials that require a minimum of care. Glossy, gel-coated ceiling and bright Korad wall covering resists vandalism and provides enhanced interior lighting. For a softer, more luxurious look and feel, optional padded cloth is also available.
- TV/VCP systems are available with single forward monitor or multiple overhead monitors.
- Food and beverage requirements can be accommodated, including the ability to prepare hot food service for those special applications.
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Aerotech Options
Buses Available:
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20' AEROTECH, Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.8L V-10 Gas Engine, 158"W.B. (17plus driver)
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22' AEROTECH, Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8L V-10 Gas Engine (21 plus driver)
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24' AEROTECH, Ford E-450 Super Duty 6.8L V-10 Gas Engine (25 plus driver)
The above buses include:
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Condenser
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40,000 BTU Rear A/C with Skirt Mounted
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Mid-back or High-back Seats (non-recline)
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35,000 BTU Rear Heater
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Black Rubber Floor with Ribbed Rubber Aisle
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Tilt Wheel/Cruise Control
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Manual Double-Leaf Entrance Door
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Solid White Exterior
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Deluxe Driver's Seat (recline)
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130 Amp Ford Alternator (Chevrolet 124 Amps)
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Dual Rear Wheels with Rear Mud Flaps
Paint
Engine
Electrical
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AM/FM/Cassette with 4 Speakers
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PA System
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Back Up Alarm
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58,000 BTU Rear A/C 622 Max with Dual Compressors
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68,000 BTU Rear A/C 553 Max with Dual Compressors
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65,000 Btu Rear Heater
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200 Amp Alternator (PennTex PX-5)
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Fast Idle Switch (Standard on Ford Diesel)
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TV/VCP with AM/FM/Cassette and PA
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30" Electric Bi-Fold Door with Exterior Door Switch (in cab)
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30" Electric Door with Exterior Door Switch (in body)
Chassis
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Chevrolet Chassis with 8.1L Gas Engine (in lieu of Ford)
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Stainless Steel Wheel Inserts
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Spare Tire (Mounted) (not available with rear step bumper or MorRyde suspension)
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Driver's Running Board
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MorRyde Suspension (Rear Only) (Standard on Tag Axle)
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Rear Step Bumper
Interior
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Deluxe Driver's Seat (Magnum 200 with R.H. Armrest)
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Seat Belts
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Recliner Seats
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Vertical Stitching
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Armrests at Aisle
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Side Sliders
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Foot Rests
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Safety Package (Reflector Flare Kit & Fire Extinguisher)
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9" Round Interior Mirror
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Right Hand Entrance Grab Rail
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Wide Angle Lens for Rear Glass
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Colored Rubber floor with Ribbed Rubber Aisle
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Roof Escape Hatch (Required with Rear Storage, Rear Door, or High-Back Seats)
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Rear Door Only, 32"W x 62"H (with or without glass) with InteriorLock
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12" x 30" Dual Rear Windows (each side of rear door)
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30"W x 41"H Side Windows (not available with overhead racks)
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Overhead Luggage Racks (full length both sides) with aircraft reading lights
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Rear Luggage Compartment with Single Door (or Double Doors)
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Rear Cargo Net
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Rear Center Seat Quick Disconnect
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Front Skyview Window Over Cab
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Driver's Storage Compartment
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Upgrade Fabric (Tower, Streamer, or Carnival)
Other Options
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Built on a sturdy chassis from GM or Navistar, the AeroElite is an aerodynamically designed, light weight, medium-sized bus that suits the particular needs of many of our customers.
Our customers prefer the AeroElite model for the following features:
Aerotech Features:
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Heavy duty chassis: GVWR is much higher than the lighter weight cutaway bus chassis
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More seats: Up to 34, or 30 with rear luggage
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Automatic transmission
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Gas or diesel engine
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80" interior headroom, which allows for spacious overhead luggage compartments
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Aero Elite Options
Buses Available:
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30' Model 300, Chevrolet C5500 Chassis in gas or diesel and International 3400 Chassis in diesel (29 plus driver)
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32' Model 320, Chevrolet C5500 Chassis in gas or diesel and International 3400 Chassis in diesel (33 plus driver)
Above vehicles include the following:
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Mid-back or High-back Seats (non-recline)
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76,000 BTU Rear A/C with Skirt Mounted Condenser
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35,000 BTU Rear Heater
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Black Transit Floor with Ribbed Rubber Aisle
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Tilt Wheel/Cruise Control
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24" X 36" T-Slider Windows (T-Slider at Top)
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65 Gallon Fuel Tank
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Allison AT 545 Automatic Transmission
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Manual Double-Leaf Entrance Door
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Solid White Exterior
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Bostrom Deluxe Driver's Seat (recline, arm rest)
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160 Amp Leece Neville Alternator
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Engine Block Heater
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Rear Axle Air Suspension
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ABS Breaks
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Dual Rear Wheels with Rear Mud Flaps
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21,444 lb GVWR
Upgrades:
Electrical
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AM/FM/Cassette with 4 Speakers
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PA System
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Back Up Alarm
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96,000 BTU Rear A/C with Dual Compressors
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65,000 BTU Rear Heater (in lieu of 35,000 BTU)
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Fast Idle Switch
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TV/VCP with AM/FM/Cassette and PA
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30" Electric Bi-Fold Door with Exterior Key Switch (in cab)
Paint
Chassis
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Chevrolet 5500 or International 3400
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Automatic Transmission
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Hydraulic or Air Breaks
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Spare Tire (Shipped Loose)
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Stainless Steel Wheel Inserts
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Locking Gas Door
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Rear Step Bumper
Interior
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Seat Belts
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Recliner Seats
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Vertical Stitching
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Armrests at Aisle
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Side Sliders
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Foot Rests
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Safety Package (Reflector Flare Kit & Fire Extinguisher)
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Deluxe Driver's Seat (Sport Seat by Freedman)
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9" Round Interior Mirror
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Right Hand Entrance Grab Rail
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Colored Rubber floor with Ribbed Rubber Aisle
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Roof Escape Hatch (Required with Rear Storage, Rear Door, or High-Back Seats)
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Rear Luggage Compartment with Single Door or Double Doors
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Drop Rear Luggage (must order rear luggage compartment)
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Curb-Side Under floor Luggage
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Rear Door Only, 32"W x 62"H (with or without glass)With Interior Lock
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12" x 36" Dual Rear Windows (each side of rear door)
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30"W x 41"H Side Windows
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Overhead Luggage Racks (full length both sides) with aircraft reading lights
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Rear Cargo Net
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Rear Center Seat Quick Disconnect
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Front Skyview Window Over Cab
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Driver's Storage Compartment
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Upgrade Fabric (Tower, Streamer, or Carnival)
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10-year Heavy-Duty Transit Shuttle Bus
- Transmark-RE chassis designed and built by El Dorado National Co.
- Available with Cummins B5.9L (160, 190, or 230 HP) or C8.3L (250 HP) turbo diesel engines; also available with natural gas.
- 100-galon diesel fuel capacity
- 255/70R Michelin steel belted highway radials
- Allison MT-643 transmission is standard, MTB-643, B300, and B300R transmissions are also available
- Wheel base is 139" or 178", depending on model
- GVWR 29,000 lbs.
- 4.30:1 ratio rear axle is standard
- 8-D battery
- 130-amp alternator is standard
- Power steering
- Four-bag per axle air ride suspension
- Air S-cam brakes--16.5" x 5" front, 16.5" x 7" rear with Haldex automatic slack adjusters
- Air throttle
- 889 square inch side mounted radiator with integrate transmission oil cooler
- 11-gauge rear engine deck with five layers of noise/heat insulators
- Front tow hooks
- 50,000 lbs. frame rail with full length liners
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Escort RE-A
- Escort RE-A chassis designed and built by ElDorado National Co.
- Available with Cummins B5.9L (160, 190, or 230 HP) or C8.3L (250 HP) turbo diesel engines; also available with natural gas or propane
- Allison AT-545 transmission is standard, MT-643, MTB-643, B300 and B300R transmissions are also available
- 100-gallon diesel fuel capacity
- 255/70R Michelin steel belted highway radials
- Wheel base is 139", 178", 208" or 240" depending on model
- GVWR ranges from 26,500 to 29,000 lbs. depending on model
- 4.30:1 ratio rear axle is standard
- 8-D battery
- 130-amp alternator is standard
- Power steering
- Four-bag per axle air ride suspension
- Air S-cam brakes- 16.5" x 5" front, 16.5" x 7" rear; optional ABS brake system is available
- Air Throttle
- Full dash instrumentation
- 1,000 sq. in. rear-mounted radiator with integrated transmission oil cooler; optional side-mounted radiator is available
- Black matte-finish dashboard
- 11-gauge rear engine deck with five layers of noise/heat insulators
- Front tow hooks
- 50,000 lbs. frame rail with liners
Sample Floor Plan:
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12-year Heavy-Duty Low-Floor Transit Shuttle Bus
- Integral monocoque chassis
- Available with diesel, CNG and LNG engines
- Allison B300, B300R, B400, or B400R transmission
- GVWR-- 31,280 lbs.
- Wheelbase is 160" or 220"
- Meritor FF946 drop center, I beam front axle
- Meritor RS-23 full floating rear axle
- Full air ride suspension front & rear
- Kneeling front or front/rear suspensions
- ABS air S-cam brakes with automatic slack adjusters
- 255/70R 22.5 Michelin steel belted radial tires
- Dual 8-D batteries on slide tray
- Vertical exhaust
- 914 square inch side-mounted radiator with over/under integrated charge air cooler
- 80-gallon diesel fuel capacity
- Power steering
- Electronic throttle
- 200-amp alternator is standard
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XHF Bus
- GVWR 31,280 lbs. to 35,000 lbs.
- 29’, 33’, and 35’ models
- 96” wide
- Interior Height: 80.5”
- Wheelbase: 139”, 178”, and 208”
- 10 degree approach angle
- 23, 18, and 15 degree breakover angle
- 10, 9, and 9 degree departure angle
- Step Height - Front door: 14.5” (11.5” kneeled)
- Step Height – Center door: 14.5” (11.5 kneeled)
- Wheelchair Ramp Locations: Front or Center door
- Available Engines: Cummins – diesel, CNG, LNG, LPG
- John Deere – CNG, LNG
- Available Transmissions: Allison – B300, B300R, B400, B400R
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 100 gallons, (diesel)
- Passenger HVAC: Roof or Rear mounted
- Front Axle: Arvin/Meritor – solid beam
- Rear Axle: Arvin/Meritor – conventional
- Brakes: S-cam drum w/ automatic slack adjusters
- Tires: 255/70R 22.5 or 275/70R 22.5
- Front Door: 38.5” to 42” clear opening
- Rear Door: 38.5” to 42” clear opening
- Seating: 29-39 configurations
- Electrical System: I/O Controls multiplex or relay logic wiring
- Suspension: Front and Rear – four-bag per axle air-ride
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Axess Bus
- GVWR 42,760 lbs. to 43,420 lbs.
- 35’ and 40’ models
- 102” wide
- Interior Height: 95” over front axle 79” over rear axle
- Wheelbase: 213” and 275”
- 9.5 degree approach angle
- 11.5 degree breakover angle
- 9 degree departure angle
- Step Height - Front door: 13.7”
- Step Height – Center door: 13.7”
- Wheelchair Ramp Locations: Front and/or Center doors
- Available Engines: Cummins – diesel, CNG, LNG
- John Deere – CNG, LNG
- Available Transmissions: Allison – B400, B400R
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 125 gallons, (diesel)
- Passenger HVAC: Roof or Rear mounted
- Front Axle: Arvin/Meritor – FH946
- Rear Axle: Arvin/Meritor – Series 71,000
- Brakes: S-cam drum w/ automatic slack adjusters
- Tires: 305/70R 22.5
- Vapor – Slide Glide Front and Rear doors
- Seating: 33-43 configurations
- Electrical System: I/O Controls multiplex – 24 volt
- Suspension: Air – 2 bag front axle, 4 bag rear axle
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