Motor Coach Industries D4000CT
| Motor Coach Industries D4000CT | |
|---|---|
| |
| Years of manufacture | 2006 to present |
| Length | 40 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Diesel or CNG |
The Motor Coach Industries D4000CT is a commuter and charter motorcoach available in Canada and the United States. In 2005, MCI redesigned their D-Series coach. The D4000CT inherited the headlights from the G-Series and is available with optional flush-mounted passenger windows. Fluted stainless steel sides are also an option.
Design Changes
Coaches meeting the EPA 2007 and 2010 standards sport a redesigned rear end incorporating changes to the engine cooling system for each emission standard. Coaches meeting the EPA 2010 standards are also equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system that includes a 15 gallon diesel exhaust fluid tank.[1]
Alternative propulsion
In April 2010, MCI began touring a CNG-powered commuter coach. The coach was leased from New Jersey Transit and updated with a newer 8.3 litre Cummins CNG engine. In addition, a new coach was built with an 8.9 litre EPA 2010-compliant Cummins CNG engine and shown to multiple transit agencies. MCI wanted to gauge the market for the coach and show off the benefits of CNG.[2] The tour ended a few moths later, and in October, MCI announced a CNG power option will be available on 2011 coaches.[3]
Specifications
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: 40.50' (12.34m)) | ||
| Width: 102" (2.59m) | ||
| Height: 137" (3.48m) | ||
| Wheelbase: 279.00" (7.09m) | ||
| Turning Radius: 44.70' (13.62m)) | ||
| Gross Vehicle Weight: 46,000 lbs (20,865 kg) | ||
| Engine | Emissions | Availability |
| Caterpillar C13 12.5 liter, 380 hp | EPA 2004 & EPA 2007 | 2005 to 2009 |
| Cummins ISL9 8.9 liter, 380 hp | EPA 2010 & EPA 2013 | 2010 to 2017 |
| Cummins ISM 10.8 liter, 410 hp | EPA 2007 | 2007 to 2010 |
| Cummins ISX12 11.9 liter, 425 hp w/ engine brake | EPA 2010, EPA 2013 & EPA 2016 | 2010 to present |
| Cummins L9 8.9 liter, 380 hp | GHG17 | 2017 to present |
| Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9 liter, 320 hp | EPA 2010, EPA 2013, EPA 2016 & GHG17 | 2011 to 2019 |
| Cummins Westport ISX12 G 11.9 liter, 400 hp | EPA 2013 & EPA 2016 | 2014 to 2019 |
| Cummins Westport ISX12N 11.9 liter, 400 hp | GHG17 | 2019 to present |
| Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7 liter | EPA 2004 | 2005 to 2007 |
| Detroit Diesel Series 60 14 liter, 435 hp, DDEC V with Jacob's engine brake | EPA 2007 | 2007 to 2010 |
| Transmission | Availability | |
| Allison B500 6 speed | 2005 to present | |
| Allison B500R 6 speed with retarder | 2005 to present | |
| ZF 12 AS 2301 BO 12 speed | 2005 to 2010, 2011 to 2016 | |
| HVAC | Availability | |
| Carrier Transicold | 2005 to 2010 | |
| MCI A/C Compressor | 2010 to present | |
| Suspension | ||
| Air suspension with automatic leveling system | ||
| Axles | ||
| Front: Meritor 16,000 lb | ||
| Drive: Meritor 22,500 lb | ||
| Tag: Meritor 10,000 lb | ||
| Brakes | ||
| EX-225 disc brakes w/ unitized hubs and preset bearings | ||
| Steering | ||
| Ross integral power steering | ||
| Electrical System | ||
| Parker-Vansco fully multiplexed | ||
| Fuel tank | ||
| 164 U.S. gal diesel | ||
| DOT 304 compliant capacity of 15,568 SCF CNG | ||
Operators
Canada 
- Cherrey Bus Lines - Drayton, ON
United States 
- Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (CENTRO) - Syracuse/Oswego/Utica/Rome, NY
- Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) - Los Angeles, CA
- Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority - Bluffton, SC
- Pace - (Suburban) Chicago, IL
- Rabbit Transit - York, PA
- Schoharie County Public Transportation - Schoharie County, NY
- Starline Luxury Coaches - Seattle, WA
References
- ↑ FYI from MCI, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-07-15
- ↑ Rolling with gas: CNG-powered MCI Commuter Coach goes on nationwide tour for U.S. Transit Agencies, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-11-12
- ↑ MCI again revolutionizes energy-smart public transit, offers CNG as an option on 2011 Commuter Coaches, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-11-12