Arboc Freedom

Arboc Freedom
Years of manufacture	2010 to present
Length	24 or 27 feet
Width	96 inches
Height	112 inches
Power/fuel	Diesel, gasoline, electric hybrid

The Arboc Freedom (known as the Spirit LP until late 2011 and Spirit of Freedom until 2021) is a low floor cutaway bus for the shuttle and paratransit market. The chassis used is the GMC/Chevrolet 3500 or 4500 van chassis. Similar in design to the Arboc Mobility, the Freedom is advertised as a more "simple" and "affordable" version. An identifying feature of the Freedom from the Mobility is the front door. The Freedom has a slightly wider front door that is not at an angle toward the cowl, but is straight.

In late 2014, the bus received a facelift with new tail lights, a more sleek swept, destination space, along with the option for flush-mounted windows. The diesel chassis was discontinued in 2016.

Models

Model number	Length	Fuel	Availability
SOF 24	24' / 165"	Gasoline	2017-current
SOF 27	27' / 191"	Gasoline	2017-current
SOF 29	29' / 210"	Gasoline	2017-current
SOF24D	24'	Diesel	2010-2016
SOF24G	24'	Gasoline	2010-2016
SOF27D	27'	Diesel	2010-2016
SOF27G	27'	Gasoline	2010-2016
SOF29D	29'	Diesel	2010-2016
SOF29G	29'	Gasoline	2010-2016

Specifications

Dimensions
Length/wheelbase: 24'/165", 27'/183", 27'/191" or 29'/210"
Width: 96"
Height: 110"
GVWR: 14,200 lb.
Engine	Availability
6.0L Vortec V8 gasoline	2010-current
6.6L DuraMax diesel	2010-2016
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Suspension
Air ride
Axles
Front: GMC/Arboc IFS 4,600 lb.
Rear: Dana Spicer HD 9,600 lb.
Brakes
Hydraulic disc with ABS
Steering
GMC hydraulic gear

Operators

Canada

• Airdrie Transit - Airdrie, AB
• BC Transit:
  • Ashcroft-Clinton Transit System Ashcroft, BC
  • Columbia Valley Transit System - Columbia, BC
  • Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System - Cowichan Valley, BC
  • Cranbrook Transit System - Cranbrook, BC
  • Creston Valley Transit System - Crestor Valley, BC
  • Elk Valley Transit System - Elk Valley, BC
  • Kimberley Transit System - Kimberley, BC
  • Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System Nanaimo, BC
  • Revelstoke Transit System - Revelstoke, BC
  • Shuswap Regional Transit System - Shaswap Region, BC
• BWG Transit - Bradford West Gwillumbury, ON
• Calgary Transit - Calgary, AB
• Coast Mountain Bus Company - Metro Vancouver, BC
• Cobourg Transit - Cobourg, ON
• Grand River Transit - Waterloo Region, ON
• Guelph Transit - Guelph, ON
• Heritage Park Historical Village - Calgary, AB
• Oakville Transit - Oakville, ON
• Peterborough Transit - Peterborough, ON
• Roam - Banff, AB
• St. Thomas Transit - St. Thomas, ON
• Saint John Transit - Saint John, NB
• Sarnia Transit - Sarnia, ON
• Saskatoon Transit - Saskatoon, SK
• T3 Transit (operated by Coach Atlantic) - Charlottetown, PE
• Transport urbain Granby - Granby, QC
• Welland Transit - Welland, ON
• York Region Transit - York Region, ON

United States

• Monterey Park Spirit - Monterey Park, CA
• Sierra Vista Public Transit System - Sierra Vista, AZ

External links

• Spirit of Freedom sales brochure