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Revision as of 13:13, 3 July 2010
Blue Bird Ultra LF | |
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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
- Cummins ISB EPA 2007, 6.7L, 230 to 275 hp (2007-2010)
- Cummins Westport B Gas Plus 230 hp (no longer offered after 2009)
- Cummins ISB EPA 2004, 5.9L, 200 to 230 hp (2003-2007)
- Optional alternative fuel
Transmission
- Allison B300(R)
- Allison LCT 2000 Series (2003-2007)
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
Canada
- Brantford Transit - Brantford, ON
- Burlington Transit - Burlington, ON
- Cobourg Transit - Cobourg, ON
- Greater Toronto Airports Authority LINK - Mississauga, ON
- Milton Transit - Milton, ON
- Oakville Transit - Oakville, ON
- Porter Airlines Shuttle Bus Service - Toronto, ON
- Welland Transit - Welland, ON
United States
- Burbank Bus - Burbank, CA
- Capital Area Transit System - Baton Rouge, LA
- Cleveland Area Rapid Transit (CART) - Norman, OK
- Corning-Erwin Area Transit System (CEATS) - Corning & Erwin, NY
- Kings Area Rural Transit - Kings County, CA
- Lake Xpress - Lake County, FL
- Macatawa Area Express - Holland & Zeeland, MI
- Monterey Park Spirit - Monterey Park, CA
Demonstrators and engineering units
Below is a ist of known demonstrator and engineering buses.
Fleet number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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2003 | 1BAGJBPA93F209609 |
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2003 | 1BAGHBPA03F211213 | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R |
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2003 | 1BAGHBPA53F211157 | Cummins Westport B Gas Plus | Allison B300R |
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2005 | Cummins ISB | Allison B300R |
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References
Blue Bird Ultra LF Specs
Personal notes & sightings