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's 2013 Bus Showcase www.abc-companies.com ABC COMPANIES The Van Hool A300L offers an extremely smooth ride aboard a distinctly modern urban transit bus. Featuring true low-floor access from front to back, four-wheel air disc brakes and a unique mid-ship engine location, the A300L offers wide multiple door entries, including optional three curb side doors. The rooftop cooling system keeps it quiet and clean, reducing street level noise pollution and minimizing road debris and grime associated with plugged engine radiators. SPECIFICATIONS Faribault, Minn. ❯ Length: 39 ft., 10 in. ❯ Height: 131 in. ❯ Wheelbase: 277 in. ❯ Passenger Capacity: 2-door model: 70 total (37 seated); 3-door model: 70 total (33 seated) ❯ Fuel Capacity: 92 gal. ❯ Transmission: Voith D864.5 4-speed automatic ❯ Engine: Cummins ISL EPA 07 280HP, ISL EPA 10 280HP ❯ Floor: Low ❯ Brakes: 4-wheel disc www.ameritransbus.com AMERITRANS Built on the solid Ford chassis, the Ameritrans E-Series transports up to 25 passengers in high style and unsurpassed comfort, offering many unique features and custom built-to-order options that only Ameritrans vehicles bring to the midsize transportation market. The E-Series includes full-welded galvaneal steel cage construction, fully body paint, premium passenger amenities, rear luggage option, paratransit equipment and more. SPECIFICATIONS Elkhart, Ind. ❯ Length: 22.5 ft.; 24.5 ft.; 26.5 ft.; 28.5 ft. ❯ Height: 117 in. ❯ GVWR: 11,500 lbs. ; 12,500 lbs. ; 14,500 lbs. ❯ Wheelbase: 138 in.; 158 in.; 176 in.; 190 in.; 212 in. ❯ Passenger Capacity: 12 to 25 (w/ wheelchair accessible options) ❯ Headroom: 80 in. ❯ Fuel Capacity: 40 gal. (E350); 55 gal. (E450) ❯ Fuel options: Gas, CNG, propane ❯ Transmission: Ford 5-speed automatic ❯ Engine: Ford 6.8L gasoline; 6.7 L diesel ❯ Floor: Raised flat floor (optional) ❯ Brakes: Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock 66 < mETRO mAGAZINE MAY 2013 metro-magazine.com