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* [[Cleveland Area Rapid Transit]] (CART) - Norman, OK | * [[Cleveland Area Rapid Transit]] (CART) - Norman, OK | ||
* [[Corning-Erwin Area Transit System]] (CEATS) - Corning & Erwin, NY | * [[Corning-Erwin Area Transit System]] (CEATS) - Corning & Erwin, NY | ||
* [[Macatawa Area Express]] - Holland & Zeeland, MI | |||
==Demonstrators== | ==Demonstrators== |
Revision as of 00:21, 8 August 2009
Blue Bird - Ultra LF | |
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Blue Bird - Ultra LF | |
Years of manufacture | 2003-present |
Length | 30, 35 feet |
Width | 102 inches |
Power/Fuel | Diesel, 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.
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
- Cummins Westport B Gas Plus 230 hp
- Cummins ISB EPA 2004, 5.9L, 200 to 230 hp (No longer offered after 2007)
- Optional alternative fuel
Transmission
- Allison B300(R)
- Allison LCT 2000 Series (No longer offered after 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 Capacity
- 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
- Milton Transit - Milton, ON
- Oakville Transit - Oakville, ON
- Porter Airlines Shuttle Bus Service - Toronto, ON
- Welland Transit - Welland, ON
United States
- Cleveland Area Rapid Transit (CART) - Norman, OK
- Corning-Erwin Area Transit System (CEATS) - Corning & Erwin, NY
- Macatawa Area Express - Holland & Zeeland, MI
Demonstrators
- List of known demonstrator and engineering buses
Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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2003 | 1BAGJBPA93F209609 |
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References
Blue Bird Ultra LF Specs
Personal notes & sightings