A long introduction to bus engines, lengths, configurations. Once you get used to it, most drivers actually prefer the cabover or flat nosed type because of the improved visibility over the front of the vehicle. Feb 9, 2012 i rode in a flat nosed school bus to elementary school. Buy used buses browse through our vast inventory of used school buses, used commercial buses, and used specialty buses to locate the perfect bus to fit your needs. Thomas school bus flat nose front engine cat diesel 78 passenger no. Its a diesel bus, great fuel consumption for the size of the vehicle. Oct 23, 2019 the nose of the semi is flat and the truck cab sits on top of the diesel engine and steering axle. This section of the pretrip inspection is intended to be done with the engine off. The blue bird all american fe is equipped with 50,000 psi cchannel steel frame rails, giving this bus major stability and durability for increased performance. Buses are preferred to have a flat face or flat nose simply to make them.
Why do truck and bus manufacturers prefer flat face these days. For 10 years or so i drive a flat nose with a front cummins v555. Blue bird understands that budget is a key factor in bus choice. This contrasts with a conventional truck where the engine is mounted in front of the driver. Concerts in the live music archive are available for download and streaming in formats including flac, mp3, and ogg vorbis. Introduced as a second transitstyle product range alongside the blue bird all american, the tc2000 was produced in frontengine and rearengine layouts. Our dedicated bus technicians and engineers will help you solve the problem, directing you to the information you need, connecting you with a dealer who is an expert in statespecific requirements, or walking you stepbystep through the process. I soon found out that transits are great, although it was weird driving so close to the windsheild not to mention my seat being on the left instead of the right, and cant forget the bus being so much longer then my regular bus. We carry the most popular bus glass and windshields for the most popular buses on the road today.
The bus chassis variant of the international s series is a cowled bus chassis conventional style that was produced by international harvester later navistar international from 1979 to 2004. Used bus world is your one stop shop for purchasing a used school bus. The blue bird tc2000 is a product line of buses that was produced by the american manufacturer blue bird corporation then blue bird body company from 1988 to 2003. Flat nose diesel bus performs in this installment of tnl. Call us today at 8772877253 to get more information and schedule an appointment to see this bus.
Additionally, blue bird provides comprehensive financial solutions through blue bird capital services. Kerlin bus offers a wide variety of new buses and used buses as well as mini school buses. Produced primarily for school bus applications, the chassis was also produced for other applications, including commercialuse buses and cutawaycab buses. Why do truck and bus manufacturers prefer flat face these.
Drove my first flat nose today school bus fleet magazine. Isuzu npr, nqr, mitsubishi fuso ud flat nose trucks are. If ad is on it is available 2015 gmc savana cutaway bus for sale. This is a great price for a highly sought after type of school bus. The dog nose bus is named so because it looks like a dogs nose from the front with the mirrors as ears. A front engine conventional freightliner with an acoustical ceiling only in the driver s area and included screaming kids gave readings reaching into the 90s dba. The downside is the noise any bus with an engine up in front is pretty noisy when its running. Someone had the idea that constant fresh air would eliminate the possibility of co poisoning. School bus 2001 thomas 40 foot flat nose fe lethbridge 04052020 2001 thomas flat nose front engine 84 passenger 40 foot school bus mileage. Often called a conventional bus, the body is installed upon a flatback cowl chassis with gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, designed for carrying more than 10 persons. The type a school bus is made of a bus body constructed upon a cutaway frontsection vehicle with a left driver s door, designed to carry 10 or more people. If you are unable to find your unit in the vantage website or have any questions regarding manuals for your bus, please contact one of our technical support staff.
There are plenty of storage cabinets, and there is a microwave above the reception area for hot packs. You just have to start your turns a bit later than what feels right for a conventional bus because youre sitting in front of the wheels that steer the vehicle instead of behind them. The seven different school bus types american bus sales. An old conventional style bus with a huge diesel v8 reached 114 dba in the driver s area when climbing. May 20, 2014 the type a school bus is made of a bus body constructed upon a cutaway frontsection vehicle with a left driver s door, designed to carry 10 or more people. If you are looking for a school bus for sale, you have come to the right place.
Crown coach was the creator of the original large, flat nose cabforward transit style or type d, high capacity school bus. West tn 2003 bluebird 42 passenger school bus 5 9l cummins diesel for sale info sunsetmotors. Many school boards now specify flat front buses because it is easier for the driver to see if a child is in front of the bus. National bus saleshighest quality buses at the lowest prices national bus sales is the nations leading expert on quality used school buses, transit buses, noncdl, special needs, mini buses, church buses, child care buses, activity and wheelchair lift buses. The dog nose bus is probably the most ubiquitous of all models, and for good reason. What you see on the road is not necessarily what the mfr wanted to build.
I sold all my possessions, blocked my boss and quit job, purchased a school bus, converted it to a skoolie, and hit the road to daily vlog to document my travels and inspire others to. Due to the high cost of fuel in the country the school requested a flat nose bus with a 5. Lots of grinding and howling from the transmission and rear end. The only old school cabover truck guide youll ever need. Tuesday night live 2016, flat nose diesel bus on vimeo. They require regular maintenance and easy access to internal components saves timemoney. Imported trucks such as isuzu npr and nqr, mitsubishi fuso and ud flat nose trucks have become very popular for a number of reasons. We offer a large variety of school buses in different sizes, makes, and models to meet all of your transportation needs.
Bus recently passed federal inspection at time of posting. As an effect of the 1970s fuel crises, fuel economy concerns led to widespread adoption of diesel engines in highcapacity school buses. Seeing how ive only drove conventionals throughout my driving career i was terrified. New listing 2004 ford e 550 shuttle passenger bus 7. Las vegas bus sales prevost h345 56 seat coach for sale c559 duration. It gets 1112 mpg city and 17 highway even with most trips under 2 miles and with lots of idling. Since 1927, blue bird corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities.
The cabover style of truck took full advantage of the trucking industry length laws, in effect at the time. It is regularly used to transport students to and from school or schoolrelated activities, but not including a charter bus or transit bus. Nations bus 2008 freightliner s2 31 passengers diesel bus. School buses are great for people who just need a basic bus that runs well and can get the job done at a low price. Great shape bluetooth, color lights, 2 ac system, 2 heating systems. A blend of 80% regular diesel and 20% biodiesel is commonly used, mainly in fleet operations. The blue bird all american is a series of buses produced by american bus manufacturer blue. We are constantly updating our inventory with a huge variety of different makes and models.
If you get a gasoline model you can expect considerably lower, about 6. We carry the following items for the above school bus models. The video then goes on to describe what a turning point is. Thomas firmin school bus driver first student linkedin. The 183re and 193re rear engine chassis were powered by v8 gas engines up to 549 cubic inches.
It may be as simple as a sensor not recognizing the lift has been fully retracted. A bus fitting their requirements was selected and driven to saskatchewan by tim for minor repairs before making the 95 hour journey to its new home. Various configurations of school buses are used worldwide. When you have a bus service question, simply contact the thomas built customer assistance center. The buses you speak of have the diesel engine in the rear and are refered to a pushers. Because of the regulations for length, this style of rig was very popular in its day. The engine is located in the front and is a cumming 5.
This is a 2008 thomas c2 school bus equipped with a wheelchair lift. Cabover, also known as cab over engine coe, cab forward, or forward control, is a body style of truck, bus, or van that has a vertical front, flat face or a semihood, with the cab of the truck sitting above or forward of the front axle. Tuesday night live tnl is a fun, family friendly event held on the green in downtown johnson, vermont. The longhood models have major blind spots which have contributed to a number of cases of children hit by school buses. The purpose of the exercise is to safely turn the corner and miss the closest problem object by 1236 inches. Usedflatnosethomasschoolbusforsaleb56664 school bus. Used and new school buses for sale american bus sales. School bus driver improvement program student manual open. Powered by a cat c7 diesel motor and a 6 speed allison automatic transmission. It is equipped with an onan generator which has less than 1,000 hours run time on it.
Drivers should be aware that there is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each mirror, and directly in back of the rear bumper. I have severe tinitus and hearing loss, but i need to prove the noise level to the compensation department before they will pay for hearing aids. The bus chassis variant of the international s series is a cowled bus chassis conventional. Well it turns out i got stuck with bus 24, the flat nose spare. Fe front engine buses have limited space near driver area as the engine and drive line is. Look for puddles on the ground that would indicate a leak. Shop used buses buses for sale used bus world bus for sale. The v8 diesel was right beside me under the dog house. A turning point is a point on or in front of the bus that is used as a reference point for the driver. West tn 2003 bluebird 42 passenger school bus 5 9l cummins diesel for sale info sunsetmotors com duration. If you dont know your body number, it is usually located inside the bus above the windshield on the body data plate or you can use the vin. The engine is tucked into a hole in the floor under a hinged cover dog house next to the driver, and this placement maximizes interior space. A school bus is a type of bus owned, leased, contracted to, or operated by a school or school district. Plug door seats amaya coach seats seats black leathermate armrests bonded windows overhead parcel racks individual reading lights roof mounted ac ducted air flooring woodgrain air brakes air suspension amfm cd player pa system dvd w 4 10.
What are the advantages of rear engine buses over front. Oil changed, fuel filter replaced, brakes checked in summer 2019. In the beginning of my first carreer as a truck driver, a vanilla truck, one that was legal in all juristictions, was limitted to 55 overall length. The blind spot behind the bus can extend up to 400 feet. A flat nose can have either a front or rear engine. Flatnosedieselbus flat nose diesel bus free listening. Look for dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission. The japanese midrange trucks have, in the past twenty years, proven to be reliable, fuel efficient, maneuverable and incredibly durable. These exist up to 40 feet long which is the legal limit many places. We are committed to providing our customers with quality used school buses at affordable prices. The driver s seat was so shot that the driver could just peer over the huge steering wheel. In the beginning of my first carreer as a truck driver, a vanilla truck, one that.
Faux leather covers on the tables and formica on the walls. Calculating the total cost of ownership, or tco, allows you to select a bus with confidence, because you will know. Detroit bulletins are currently located on a different site. Zonar log systems, blue bird propane powered school bus, short van bus, rear engine flat nose diesel bus. Find buses busesonline buses for sale used buses new. A thomas flat nose school bus 1998 15 row with air. This can be split into two subgroups of type a1, with a gross vehicle weight rating gvwr of 10,000 pounds or less, and a type a2, with a gvwr of 10,000 pounds or more. Thomas for sale thomas bus trucks commercial truck trader.
Call us at 2603522722 to find the perfect bus for your needs. School bus driver improvement program school bus operators. While produced primarily as a yellow school bus, blue bird offered the tc. Since the interior will be stripped out, it is preferable to have a bus whose interior is already sparse to begin with. Today on my way to pick up my high schoolers my bus 16, started stalling out, when i would pull away from stop signs, so i went to the garage to get a spare. The s1853 was powered by diesel engines, with a standard 9.
All types of buses, a new school bus for every need kerlin. Blue bird offers a complete line of type a, c and d school buses in a variety of options and configurations. Our full line of bus glass and windshield products can help meet the needs of your school bus fleet. In line with a transitstyle bus, the driver sat next to much of the engine. Everything mirrors on the school bus video communications. Flatnosedieselbuss tracks 20150717did dub is dead crazyfingers westla ed by flatnosedieselbus published on 20160709t.
But these are the things i have come across while i was working for commercial vehicle manufacturer. A thomas flat nose school bus 1998 15 row with air conditioning. Last inspected registered in 2014note this is bare bones and will need to be. Allison borgwarner caterpillar cummins quickserve online. I currently drive school routes, and charters part time. Mar 03, 2019 the dog nose bus is named so because it looks like a dogs nose from the front with the mirrors as ears. Irie treehouse by flatnosedieselbus published on 20120223t17.
With a manual door the driver can hold the door partially shut until the students are ready to step on board. Seeing how ive only drove conventionals throughout my driving career i was. School bus fuel economy test comparing a thomas saftliner. In the 1960s and early 1970s, ih produced a series of rail chassis that were used for production of transit style flat nose buses. If you dont see what you are looking for, contact us today and we will help you find a vehicle to meet your specifications. Better fuel economy than a full size van, costs half as. See more ideas about trucks, classic trucks and cool trucks.
Since a large number of 30plus year old crown school buses are still in service, replacement parts are supplied by west coach, a company started by a group of former crown coach employees. The type c school bus is what many people imagine when they think of a traditional school bus. Transit stylevsconventional school bus fleet magazine forums. The children made each day a blessing and a challenge at times. Northwest bus sales used thomas front engine 11 row school bus b31618 duration.