CHASSIS
VOLVO
WEB:
PHONE:
www.volvobuses.com.au
NSW: QLD & NT: VIC & SA: TAS: WA:
EMAIL:
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MAKE: VOLVO MODEL: B8R EU5
MAKE: VOLVO MODEL: B8RLE EU5
APPLICATION: CHARTER, SCHOOL
APPLICATION: CITY – ROUTE
DIMENSIONS:
DIMENSIONS:
Length (metres)
12.5
Length (metres)
12.5
Wheelbase (mm)
5000-7400
Wheelbase (mm)
5000-7400
Front Overhang (mm)
2330-2500
Front Overhang (mm)
2500
Rear Overhang (mm)
3173
Rear Overhang (mm)
3173
Turning Circle Diameter (metres)
Pending Body Configuration
Turning Circle Diameter (metres)
Pending Body Configuration
ENGINE:
ENGINE:
Make/Model
Volvo/D8C
Make/Model
Volvo/D8C
Configuration
Vertical 8L
Configuration
Vertical 8L
Power (hp/kW)
330/243
Power (hp/kW)
330/243
Torque (Nm)
1200
Torque (Nm)
1200
Oil Capacity (litres)
33
Oil Capacity (litres)
33
FUEL SOURCE / CAPACITY:
FUEL SOURCE / CAPACITY:
Type
Diesel
Type
Diesel
Capacity (litres)
300lt
Capacity (litres)
270lt
TRANSMISSION:
TRANSMISSION:
Manual Model / Type
NA
Manual Model / Type
NA
Auto Model / Type
ZF/ZF EcoLife2: 6 speed fully automatic transmission with lock up function and integrated retarder. Voith: 4 speed fully automatic transmission with integrated retarder & electronic control system.
Auto Model / Type
ZF or Voith/ZF EcoLife2: Voith DIWA 854.6/ZF: 6 speed fully automatic transmission with lock up function and integrated retarder. Voith: 4 speed fully automatic transmission with integrated retarder & electronic control system.
AXLES:
AXLES:
Type – Front
Volvo/NA/Rigid I Beam
Type – Front
Volvo/NA/Rigid I Beam
Type – Rear
Volvo/RS1228C/Single reduction axle with alternative ratios available. Designed to be lightweight, quiet in operation & provide maximum ground clearance.
Type – Rear
Volvo/RS1228C/Single reduction axle with alternative ratios available. Designed to be lightweight, quiet in operation & provide maximum ground clearance.
SUSPENSION:
SUSPENSION:
Type – Front
Electronically controlled air suspension with anti-roll bar
Type – Front
Electronically controlled air suspension with anti-roll bar
Type – Rear
Electronically controlled air suspension with anti-roll bar
Type – Rear
Electronically controlled air suspension with anti-roll bar
BRAKES:
BRAKES:
Service Brakes
Disc
Service Brakes
Disc
Retarding Brake System
Yes
Retarding Brake System
Yes
EBS
Yes (with Electronic stability control)
EBS
Yes (with Electronic stability control)
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM:
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM:
Alternator
2 x 110A
Alternator
2 x 110A
Starter
Volvo
Starter
Volvo
Batteries
2x225Ah
Batteries
2x225Ah
WHEELS & TYRES:
WHEELS & TYRES:
Type
10 stud steel or aluminium wheels
Type
10 stud steel or aluminium wheels
Rim Size
8.25 x 22.5 / 9 x 22.5
Rim Size
8.25 x 22.5
CLUTCH:
CLUTCH:
Model/Type
NA
Model/Type
NA
Diameter (mm)
NS
Diameter (mm)
NS
Control
NA
Control
NA
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