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Revision as of 13:13, 3 July 2010

Blue Bird Ultra LF
Blue Bird Ultra LF
Years of manufacture 2003 to present
Length 30 or 35 feet
Width 102 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel or CNG
Blue Bird Ultra LF CNG

The Blue Bird Ultra LF is a low floor bus offered in two lengths: 30 and 35 feet. The Ultra LF boasts European styling with features for the North American transit and shuttle markets.

The Ultra LF was designed in the UK when Blue Bird was controlled by Henleys Group. The chassis was built in the United States. The Ultra LF takes design and styling cues from other Henleys-affiliated manufacturers.

Sometime in 2009, the Blue Bird section on the North American Bus Industries (NABI) Website was lited as "currently being updated". Official word from NABI is that production of the Ultra LF has been idled. No reason has been disclosed.

Specifications

Dimensions

  • Length: Under 30' and 35'
  • Width: 102"
  • Height: 122" (132" CNG)
  • Wheelbase: Varies by model (157" / 222")
  • Step Height: (f/r) 10" in kneeled position
  • Overhang: (f/r) 89.5" / 112"
  • Interior Headroom: 96" Main seating area and 76" in rear area
  • Aisle Width: Varies by floor plan
  • Turning Radius: Varies by model
  • Tire Size: 265/70R 19.5
  • Fuel Tank: 60-gallon with right side fill (Emco Wheaton fuel fill option available)
  • GVWR: 30'- 26,455 lbs. / 35'- 28,660 lbs. (2000 Series / Transmission limited application)

Engine

Transmission

HVAC

  • Thermo King CRT-SP
  • Carrier A/C 313 (No longer offered after 2007)
  • Optional A/C 136 (CNG only) (No longer offered after 2007)

Suspension

  • Front: 10,000 lb independent, 2-bag air ride
  • Rear: 21,00 lb Trailing arm 2-bag air ride

Kneeling option

  • Yes

Axles

Brakes

  • Meritor all wheel disc

Steering

  • TAS 65

Doors

  • 35" Wide

Seating Ccpacity

  • Multiple floor plans available from 19-35 passengers

Wheelchair lift option

  • Ricon Power Ramp

Operators

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Demonstrators and engineering units

Below is a ist of known demonstrator and engineering buses.

Fleet number Thumbnail Year VIN Engine Transmission Notes
2003 1BAGJBPA93F209609
  • 30'
  • Integrated front bumper
2003 1BAGHBPA03F211213 Cummins ISB Allison B300R
  • 35'
  • Submitted for Altoona Test March 2003
2003 1BAGHBPA53F211157 Cummins Westport B Gas Plus Allison B300R
  • 35'
  • CNG-powered
  • Submitted for Altoona test April 2005
2005 Cummins ISB Allison B300R
  • 35'
  • Red with white decals.
  • Shown at CUTA Trans-Expo 2006.

References

Blue Bird Ultra LF Specs
Personal notes & sightings