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A12 BUS OPS APRIL 2014 METRO-MAGAZINE.COM V E H I C L E S H O W C A S E Small and Mid-Size Bus Guide A quick guide to the latest shuttle market offerings, with options ranging from alternative-fuel engines to wheelchair lifts and ramps. ABC Companies Faribault, Minn. Model: M1235 Length: 35 ft. Height: 131 in. GVWR: 29,000 lbs. Passengers: 36 Engine: Cummins ISB 220hp 2010 Transmission: Allison B210 Features: Freightliner S2 chassis, standard f oor, air brakes, one-piece windshield enhancing driver visibility and maximizing passenger viewing, optimized rear suspension package Options: Multiple conf gurations, Ricon In-Step Lift for ADA accessibility www.abc-companies.com Ameritrans Elkhart, Ind. Model: F-Series Length: 33 ft. Height: 129 in. (without roof A/C) Wheelbase: 252 in. GVWR: 19,500 lbs. Passengers: Up to 31 Features: Ford F-550 chassis, 102-inch interior cabin, f at f oor design for f exible ADA access location and maximum legroom, standard thermopane windows, front cab touring window Options: Gas, diesel, f oor plans www.ameritransbus.com Arboc Specialty Vehicles Middlebury, Ind. Model: Spirit of Liberty Length: 28 ft., 30 ft., 33 ft. Wheelbase(s): 150 in., 170 in., 202.5 in. GVWR: 25,500 lbs. Passengers: 31 to 37 Fuel Capacity: 70 gal. (diesel) Engine: 240 hp ISB Cummins 6.7L Features: Four-wheel hydraulic disc/with abs, large wheelchair zones, 1:5 Braun or Ricon ramp, Allison B220 six-speed transmission, proprietary Freightliner chassis www.arbocsv.com Champion Bus Inc. Imlay City, Mich. Specifications Model: LF Transport Low Floor Length: 23 ft. to 27 ft. Exterior Height: 111 in. GVWR: up to 14,500 lbs., 14,200 lbs. (Chevy) Passengers: Up to 39 plus eight wheelchair positions Features: ADA ramp, IntelliSYNC air-ride front and rear suspension, "220 rollover protection" exclusive steel-cage construction Options: Ford E-450 or Chevrolet chassis www.championbus.com Collins Bus Corp. Model: NEXBUS Length: 20.1 ft. to 24.1 ft. Exterior Height: 108 in. GVWR: 10,100 lbs. to 14,500 lbs. Passengers: Up to 34 Key features: Altoona testing simulating seven years/200,000 miles of wear, heights up to 115 in., six-speed automatic with heavy-duty OD, hydraulic brakes, 40 gal. fuel tank capacity Options: gas, diesel, propane, CNG, GM or Ford chassis www.collinsbuscorp.com M E T B u s O p s _ s h o w c a s e 1 4 . i n d d A 1 2 METBusOps_showcase14.indd A12 3 / 1 8 / 1 4 1 1 : 0 2 A M 3/18/14 11:02 AM