Arboc Mobility
Years of manufacture | 2008 to present |
Length | 23 to 28 feet |
Width | 96 inches |
Height | 110 inches |
Power/Fuel | Gasoline, and Hybrid |
The Arboc Mobility (known as Spirit of Mobility until 2021) is a low floor cutaway bus for the shuttle and paratransit market. The bus is manufactured by All American Group (formerly Coachmen Industries) and uses a modified GMC/Chevrolet 3500 or 4500 chassis. The Mobility claims to be the first true low-floor kneeling cutaway bus with rear-wheel drive without the use of a transfer case.[1]
The Mobility uses a tubular steel cage structure and fully laminated body. It may be powered by a standard diesel, standard gasoline, diesel-electric hybrid, or gasoline-electric hybrid drivetrain. The hybrid drivetrain options were launched in 2010. The diesel chassis was discontinued in 2016.
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.
Models
Model number | Length (feet) |
Fuel | Availability |
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SOM 23 | 23 | Gasoline | 2017-current |
SOM 26 | 26 | Gasoline | 2017-current |
SOM 28 | 28 | Gasoline | 2017-current |
SOM21D | 21 | Diesel | 2008-2016 |
SOM21G | 21 | Gasoline | 2008-2016 |
SOM23D | 23 | Diesel | 2008-2016 |
SOM23G | 23 | Gasoline | 2008-2016 |
SOM26D | 26 | Diesel | 2008-2016 |
SOM26G | 26 | Gasoline | 2008-2016 |
SOM28D | 28 | Diesel | 2008-2016 |
SOM28G | 28 | Gasoline | 2008-2016 |
Specifications
Dimensions | |
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Length/wheelbase: 21'/139", 23'/165", 26'/191" or 28'/210" | |
Width: 96" | |
Height: 110" | |
GVWR: 12,300 or 14,200 lb. | |
Engine | Availability |
GMC Vortec 6.0L (gasoline) | 2008-current |
GMC DuraMax 6.6L (diesel) | 2008-2016 |
Transmission | Availability |
GMC 4L80-E 4 speed automatic | 2008-2016 |
GMC 6L90 6 speed automatic | 2008-current |
Hybrid system | Availability |
Variable Torque Motors VTM Hybrid with ultra capacitors | 2010-2016 |
Suspension | |
Air ride | |
Axles | |
Front: GMC/Arboc IFS 4,300 or 4,600 lb | |
Rear: Dana Spicer HD 70 8,600 lb. (12,300 lb. GVWR) or 9,600 lb. (14,200 lb. GVWR) | |
Brakes | |
Hydraulic disc with ABS | |
Steering | |
GMC hydraulic gear |
Gallery
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With out destination sign.
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With out rear emergency exit.
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With destination signs on the front and side along with bike rack.
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With emergency exit .
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New design (2014-Present)
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New design rear tail lights (2014-Present)
Operators
Canada
- Airdrie Transit - Airdrie, AB
- BC Transit:
- 100 Mile House Regional Transit System - 100 Mile House, BC
- Ashcroft-Clinton Transit System - Ashcroft & Clinton, BC
- Bella Coola Valley Transit System - Bella Coola, BC
- Boundary Transit System - Grand Forks, BC
- Campbell River Transit System - Campbell River, BC
- Central Fraser Valley Transit System - Abbotsford, BC
- Chilliwack Transit System - Chilliwack/Agassiz-Harrison, BC
- Clearwater Regional Transit System - Clearwater, BC
- Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System - Cowichan Valley, BC
- Comox Valley Transit System - Comox Valley, BC
- Cranbrook Transit System - Cranbrook, BC
- Hazeltons Transit System - Hazeltons, BC
- Kamloops Transit System - Kamloops, BC
- Kelowna Regional Transit System - Kelowna and Lake Country, BC
- Fort St. John Transit System - Fort St. John, BC
- Merritt Regional Transit System - Merrit, BC
- Mount Waddington Transit System - Port Hardy & Port McNeill, BC
- Port Alberni Regional Transit System - Port Alberni, BC
- Powell River Regional Transit System - Powell River, BC
- Prince George Transit System - Prince George, BC
- Prince Rupert Transit System - Prince Rupert, BC
- Quesnel Transit System - Quesnel, BC
- Salt Spring Island Transit System - Salt Spring Island, BC
- Smithers Regional Transit System - Smithers, BC
- South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System - Penticton, BC
- Squamish Transit System - Squamish, BC
- Sunshine Coast Regional Transit System - Sechelt, BC
- Terrace Regional Transit System - Terrace, BC
- Vernon Regional Transit System - Vernon, BC
- Victoria Regional Transit System - Victoria, BC
- West Kootenay Transit System - Castlegar, Nelson, and Trail, BC
- Williams Lake Transit System - Williams Lake, BC
- Barrie Transit - Barrie, ON
- Bracebridge Transit - Bracebridge, ON
- Burlington Transit - Burlington, ON
- Calgary Transit - Calgary, AB
- Chatham-Kent Transit - Chatham-Kent, ON
- Cornwall Transit - Cornwall, ON
- Durham Region Transit - Durham Region, ON
- Elliot Lake Transit - Elliot Lake, ON
- Fort Saskatchewan Transit - Fort Saskatchewan, AB
- Guelph Transit - Guelph, ON
- Halton Hills ActiVan - Halton Hills, ON
- Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) - Hamilton, ON
- Kingston Transit - Kingston, ON
- Leduc Transit - Leduc, AB
- Medicine Hat Transit - Medicine Hat, AB
- Milton Transit - Milton, ON
- Oakville Transit - Oakville, ON
- Orillia Transit - Orillia, ON
- Owen Sound Transit - Owen Sound, ON
- Port Hope Transit - Port Hope, ON
- Quinte Access - Quinte West, ON
- Red Deer Transit - Red Deer, AB
- Roam - Banff, AB
- Saskatoon Transit - Saskatoon, SK
- Selkirk Transit - Selkirk, MB
- St. Albert Transit - St. Albert, AB
- St. Thomas Transit - St. Thomas, ON
- Swift Transit - Swift Current, SK
- TransLink:
- Coast Mountain Bus Company - Metro Vancouver, BC
- West Vancouver Municipal Transit - West Vancouver, BC
- Welland Transit - Welland, ON
- Whitehorse Transit - Whitehorse, YK
- York Region Transit (YRT) - York Region, ON
United States
- Arlington Transit (ART) - Arlington County, VA
- Atomic City Transit - Los Alamos, NM
- Beaver County Transit Authority - Beaver County, PA
- Benson Area Transit - Benson, AZ
- Blue Water Area Transit - Port Huron, MI
- Bullhead Area Transit - Bullhead City, AZ
- Bus Line Service of Turlock (BLaST) - Turlock, CA
- C TRAN - Elmira, NY
- Camarillo Area Transit - Camarillo, CA
- Canby Area Transit - Canby, OR
- Cherriots - Salem, OR
- Citibus - Lubbock, TX
- Cities Area Transit (CAT) - Grand Forks, ND & East Grand Forks, MN
- City Utilities Transit Access Express - Springfield, MO
- Cobre Valley Community Transit - Miami, AZ
- Coolidge Transit - Coolidge, AZ
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority - Corpus Christi, TX
- Cottonwood Area Transit - Cottonwood, AZ
- Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) - Dallas, TX
- Dutchess County LOOP - Dutchess County, NY
- Fountain Municipal Transit - Fountain, CO
- Gila River Transit - Sacton, AZ
- Grant Transit Authority - Moses Lake, WA
- Greater Portland Transit District - Portland, OR
- Houston METRO - Houston, TX
- Huntington Area Rapid Transit - Huntington, NY
- Indianapolis International Airport Shuttle Service - Indianapolis, IN
- Island Transit - Island County, WA
- Kingman Area Regional Transit - Kingman, AZ
- Kitsap Transit - Kitsap County, WA
- Lowell Regional Transit Authority - Lowell, MA
- Macatawa Area Express (MAX) - Holland, MI
- Merced County Transit (The Bus) - Mercred County, CA
- Metro Area Public Transit System - Joplin, MO
- Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District - Midland and Odessa, TX
- Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District (EZ Rider) - Midland and Odessa, TX
- Minnesota Valley Transit Authority - Minnesota Valley, MN
- Nashua Transit System (NTS) - Nashua, NH
- Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) - Nassau County, NY
- OSU-Stillwater Community Transit System - Stillwater, OK
- Ozark Regional Transit - Springdale, AR
- Pocatello Regional Transit - Pocatello, ID
- Roseville Transit - Roseville, CA
- Sierra Vista Public Transit System - Sierra Vista, AZ
- St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission - St. Cloud, MN
- Show Low Public Transportation Services - Show Low, Arizona
- Skagit Transit - Skagit County, WA
- Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit - Jackson, WY
- Suffolk County Transit - Suffolk County, NY
- Sun Metro - El Paso, TX
- Texarkana Urban Transit District (T-Line) - Texarcana, AK/TX
- Tulsa Transit Lift Program - Tulsa, OK
- Turlock Transit - Turlock, CA
- Twin Transit - Centralia & Chehalis, WA
- Valley Transit - Appleton, WI
- Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority (Coast RTA) - Georgetown, SC
- Waukesha Metro Transit - Waukesha, WI
- Zumbro Independent Passenger Service - Rochester, MN
Demonstrator and engineering units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses
Fleet number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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2008 | 1GBKG31K781166323 | GMC Vortec 6.0L | GM 4L80-E 4 speed automatic |
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2009 | GM Duramax 6.6L | GM 6L90 6 speed automatic | Sold to Trenton Transit. | |||
2010 | 1GB9G5AG3A1104493 | GM CNG 6.0L | GM |
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2010 | GM Duramax 6.6L | GM | Demoed with DRT sometime in July 2010. | |||
2010 | GM Duramax 6.6L | Demonstrated with Coast Mountain Bus Company. | ||||
2011 | GM Duramax 6.6L | GM 6L90 6 speed automatic | Sold to Trenton Transit. | |||
2011 | GM Duramax 6.6L | GM 6L90 6 speed automatic | Sold to Guelph Transit in late 2012. | |||
2012 | Sold to Swift Current Tele-Bus. | |||||
2014 | Displayed at 2014 BusCon. | |||||
2015 | 1GB6G5BG0E1197223 | GM Vortec 6.0L | Sold to University of Colorado Buff Bus 20 in 2016. | |||
2021 | 1HA6GVC77MN000786 | GM 6.6L | GM 6 speed automatic |
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External links
References
- ↑ ARBOC awarded contracts for low-floor kneeling bus, metro-magazine.com, retrieved on 2010-08-08