Van Hool TD925 Astromega

Van Hool TD925
Years of manufacture	2005 to 2014
Length	13.1 or 13.3 metres
Width	2550 or 2600 millimetres
Height	4 metres
Power/Fuel	Diesel

The Van Hool TD925 Astromega, part of the Van Hool T9 range, is a double deck coach that can accommodate up to 81 passengers. It was introduced in 2005 and replaced the TD924. A version of the TD925 was made available for the North American market in 2007. This version has the more standard 102 inch-width and more pronounced bumpers. In addition, the tail lights used were sourced from Hella and shared with the C2045.

The European TD925, including the right-hand-drive version, was replaced by the TDX25 in late 2011. The North American TD925 was replaced by a version of the TDX25, known as the TDX, in 2015.

ABC Companies introduced a TD925 refurbishment program in May 2015. Included are conversions to recreational vehicle or open-top sightseer known as the TD925 Sky Deck. The roof is removed and the top deck is stripped. Weatherproof seats and finishes are installed, as well as a drainage system. The recreational conversion is available with an open deck at the rear of the second level as well as a "Race Deck" on the roof of the front portion with collapsible roof railing. Refurbished buses may feature the updated TDX front end.

Specifications

Dimensions
Length: 13.145m (Europe), 13.3m (North America)
Width: 2550mm (Europe), 2600mm (North America)
Height
Engine	Emissions	Availability
Cummins ISX12 11.9 litres, 450 hp	EPA 2010	North America, 2010 to 2014
Cummins ISM 10.8 litres, 450 hp	EPA 2007	North America, 2007 to 2014
DAF MX 375 375 Kw (510 hp)	Euro 5	Europe
MAN D2676 LOH27 353 Kw (480 hp)	Euro 4 & EEV	Europe
Transmission
Allison B500R
Mercedes-Benz GO230
ZF 12AS2301BO 12 speed automatic manual with intarder
Axles
Dana/Spicer Type G 171 drive axle
Suspenssion
Full air
Brakes
6 wheel disc
HVAC
Carrier-Bitzer Integrated HVAC System

Operators

Canada

• City Sightseeing Toronto - Toronto, ON
• Gray Line Montreal (operated by Trentway-Wagar) - Montreal, QC
• Megabus
• Landsea Tours & Adventures - Richmond, BC (lease)
• Les Tours du Vieux Québec - Quebec, QC
• Orléans Express - Quebec, QC
• Sightline Tours - Vancouver, BC
• Wilson's Transportation - Victoria, BC

United States

• Beat the Street - Winter Garden, FL
• Caravan Services Transportation - Orlando, FL
• Classic Charter - Visalia, San Joaquin Valley, CA
• Coastal Coaches - Panama City Beach, FL
• Corporate Coaches - Hollywood, FL
• DC Trails - Washington, DC
• DATTCO - New Britain, CT
• Divine Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
• Fabulous Coach Lines - Brantford, FL
• First Class Tours - Houston, TX
• Le Bus - Salt Lake City, UT
• Loop Transportation - San Francisco, CA
• Marguerite Shuttle (Stanford University) - Palo Alto, CA
• Megabus
• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - New York, NY (30 day evaluation in September 2008)
• MTR Western - Seattle, WA
• Silverado Stages - San Luis Obispo, CA
• Star-Dust Tours (The Bus) - Montebello, CA
• Sun Diego Charter Company - National City, CA
• Venture Tours - Virginia Beach, VA

Demonstrator and engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses

Fleet number	Thumbnail	Year	VIN	Engine	Transmission	Notes
		2008	YE2DG11B782042318	Cummins ISM	ZF 12AS2301BO	Blue with green and white stripe and TD925 lettering Features destination sign
		July 2008	YE2DG11B992042354	Cummins ISM	ZF 12AS2301BO	2009 model. Black with ABC logo. Features destination sign. Sold to Badger Coaches #270.
		2009	YE2DG11B992042371	Cummins ISM	Allison B500R	Metalic olive green Features glass roof and destination sign Sold to Sightline Tours as 81130
		2010	YE2DG11B4A2042380	Cummins ISM	Allison B500R	Features destination sign
		2010	YE2DG11B0A2042389	Cummins ISM	Allison B500R	Features destination sign
		2011	YE2DG11B6B2042401	Cummins ISX11.9	Allison B500R

References

• Van Hool TD925 Astromega Specifications vanhool.com, retrieved on 09-03-07
• Van Hool TD925 Astromega Specifications, abc-companies, retrieved on 09-03-07
  
• Personal notes & sightings