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DIESEL POWERED SCHOOL BUS

Conventional Blue Bird Vision

Blue Bird Vision conventional school bus diesel or propane powered 

Features

 Seating Capacity  Multiple floor plans from 42 to 77 passenger
 Wheelbase  189" / 217" / 238" / 252" / 273"
 Engine  Cummins ISB 200 hp - 240hp
 Transmission  Allison Gen 4 PTS 2500 or 3000 Series
 Axle suspension         

 Hendrickson "Softek" suspension.  Front axle 12,000#,                                          
 Rear axle 21,000#; variable rate, flat leaf springs.

 Fuel tank               60 gallon standard mounted between frame rails; 100 gallon optional

 

  • IT'S RUGGED - Under that new torsion mount hood is a Cummins ISB engine; designed to meet stringent 2010 emissions standards. Hood operation is feather-light. . . . and service unencumbered.
  • IT'S SMART - The all new instrumentation includes an information-rich DID panel, providing a wealth of system information to both the Driver and the Service Technician.             
  • IT'S ALL BLUE BIRD - The bus that redefined C-Class versatility continues to lead with legendary strength, intelligent innovation, and steady, practical, purpose-built refinement.
  • DRIVERS ARE GOING TO LOVE IT! - The Driver's area is chock-full of enhancements.  The all new instrumentation is a completely redesigned dash with a roomy integrated glove compartment, improved ventilation, and new switch panel layouts.

 2008 Vision school bus dashboard  2008 Vision school bus instrument panel  2008 Vision tilt wheel
            

Chassis designed and built by Blue Bird Hood slope best line-of-sight in industry 2.1'          
 2008 Vision chassis   Vision hood

  • Safety-view vision panel increases driver’s view of critical passenger loading/unloading zone
  • Easy hood assist requires less that 10 lb. opening effort
  • Body wiring terminal is easily accessible through exterior electrical compartment. 
  • 50-degree wheel cut reduces need for backing
  • All-riveted body construction; no sheet metal screws
  • Better driver ergonomics including backlit easy to reach switch panel with rocker switches
  • Rear bumper is 12 inches high after forming with 14 inch wrap-around corners and "double-A frame" bracing for greater rear impact resistance
  • Exclusive Rosco Avia rearview mirrors and Rosco Mini-Hawkeye crossview mirrors provide best visibility in industry
  • 1 ½" mineral wool insulation in side panels

 

Propane-Powered Vision
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Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision Specifications
  
Propane-Powered Vision Benifits Brochure
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Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision Benifits Brochure
  
Blue Bird Vision School Bus Specification Sheet (Cummins Engine)
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Click here to download Blue Bird Vision School Bus Specification Sheet (Cummins Engine)

For the latest information on school bus regulations and specifications,
contact Brian Linnens, Sales ksbusguy@hotmail.com
CALL (316) 722-4291, (800) 365-0217.

FAX bid specifications to: (316) 462-0365

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