Saf-T-Liner® HDX2. The next generation of Type D school buses.
We’re making our Type D school bus even better. The Saf-T-Liner® HDX2 utilizes materials, features and manufacturing processes from our industry-leading Saf-T-Liner® C2 to create a bus that’s easier to maintain and built with an even stronger body construction. Plus, it offers the exceptional visibility, high seat capacity and rugged capabilities that you expect in a Type D design.
The Saf-T-Liner EFX is a front-engine, transit-style school bus designed to provide excellent value for customers. Thomas Built listens to drivers, mechanics and transportation directors to help us develop better buses. And with one of the most extensive dealer networks in the industry, there’s always support nearby when you need it.
Passenger Capacity
Up to 90
Wheelbase
267″, 277″
GVWR
Up to 36,200 lbs.
Engine Options
Cummins® B6.7 240-300 hp
Cummins® L9 260-300 hp
Telematics
Features & Options
The HDX2 offers the latest in Type D school bus design, plus all the best features of the C2:
- Our common parts platform makes it easier for dealers to manage inventory and for school bus fleets to get the service and parts they need
- Saf-T-Net construction technology supports optimum frame strength and maximum passenger safety
- High-quality adhesive construction ensures lasting durability
- Automated paint application creates a high-quality, resilient exterior
- Streamlined wiring harnesses make servicing electrical components easier
- Interior and exterior LED lighting now comes standard
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- Ergonomic driver’s dash and switch panel
- Easy-to-read offset gauge cluster
- Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Suspended brake and accelerator pedals
- Foot rest
- Up to 50-degree wheel cut
- Sound isolator over engine
- 78″ headroom
- LED lights come standard for enhanced visibility
Decade after decade, Thomas Built Buses has followed one simple philosophy: design and build the kind of school bus we’d want our own children to ride in. It’s a simple idea and it works. Passenger safety is our number one priority and every bus we manufacture meets or exceeds all FMVSS and CMVSS for school buses.
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- Meets or exceeds FMVSS/CMVSS
- Double rear bumper with exterior contoured steel bumper
- Double-bolted body mounting clips
- Fuel tank mounted between frame rails
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- Zonar telematics system
- PV360 camera
- Auto Reversing Doors
- Adjustable pedals
- Air suspension driver’s seat
- Air ride suspension
- Heated driver’s seat
- Front and rear bulkhead air conditioning
- AM/FM radio, CD player and PA system
- Remote controlled heated mirrors
- Reading lights
- Variety of seating options:
- Bench seat without belts, with lap belts, with 3-point belts
- Integrated child seat
- Child reminder system
- Acoustical ceiling
- Underbody pass-through storage area
- Overhead book racks
- White roof
- Tinted windows
- Staggered passenger seating
- Exterior electrical access door
- Streamlined electrical center for easy identification and access
- Accessory module for customer aftermarket component hookup
- Fuse relay centers provide circuit protection and easy diagnostics
- Front access panel
- “S” shape drop-frame design at engine location
- Engine compartment accessible via three doors plus access panel
- Easy access to fluids
- In-dash fault code display
- Lights equipped with plug-in connectors
- Large two-piece curved bonded windshield
- Exterior mirror cluster with flat and convex rearview mirrors and front crossover mirrors
