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The '''[[New Flyer Industries]] D30LF''' was a diesel-powered, 30-foot transit bus and part of New Flyer's [[New Flyer Industries Low Floor|first line of low floor buses]]. The D30LF shares its design with the [[New Flyer Industries D40LF|D40LF]]. However due to its layout, the D30LF does not feature a rear door. | The '''[[New Flyer Industries]] D30LF''' was a diesel-powered, 30-foot transit bus and part of New Flyer's [[New Flyer Industries Low Floor|first line of low floor buses]]. The D30LF shares its design with the [[New Flyer Industries D40LF|D40LF]]. However due to its layout, the D30LF does not feature a rear door. | ||
After the 2009 model year, New Flyer discontinued the LF series of buses with the traditional style front and rear ends. The D30LF was originally expected to be replaced by the [[New Flyer Industries D30LFR|D30LFR]] in New Flyer's lineup, however it never | After the 2009 model year, New Flyer discontinued the LF series of buses with the traditional style front and rear ends. The D30LF was originally expected to be replaced by the [[New Flyer Industries D30LFR|D30LFR]] in New Flyer's lineup, however it never received any orders and only exists as a demonstrator. The [[New Flyer Industries MiDi|MiDi]], designed by [[Alexander Dennis]], would eventually take its place. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 20:36, 8 August 2015
| New Flyer D30LF | |
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| Years of manufacture | 1996 to 2009 |
| Length | 30 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
| Propulsion | Diesel |
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The New Flyer Industries D30LF was a diesel-powered, 30-foot transit bus and part of New Flyer's first line of low floor buses. The D30LF shares its design with the D40LF. However due to its layout, the D30LF does not feature a rear door.
After the 2009 model year, New Flyer discontinued the LF series of buses with the traditional style front and rear ends. The D30LF was originally expected to be replaced by the D30LFR in New Flyer's lineup, however it never received any orders and only exists as a demonstrator. The MiDi, designed by Alexander Dennis, would eventually take its place.
Specifications
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: 30.6' | ||
| Width: 102" | ||
| Height: 122" | ||
| Wheelbase: 169" | ||
| Turning Radius: 28.8' | ||
| Approach/Departure angle: 8.24°/8.14° | ||
| Floor Height: 14.5", 11.5" Kneeling | ||
| Engine | Emissions | Availability |
| Cummins C8.3 8.3L | mid-1990s-1998 | |
| Cummins ISC 8.3L, 280 hp | EPA 1998, 2004 | 1998-2004 |
| Cummins ISL 8.9L, 280 hp | EPA 2004, 2007 | 2003-2010 |
| Detroit Diesel Series 40 | 1996-2005 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Allison B300R | ||
| Allison B400R | ||
| Voith D864.3E | ||
| ArvinMeritor | Up to 2007 | |
| MAN | 1989-2010 | |
| Brakes | ||
| Air with ABS and optional traction control. | ||
| HVAC | ||
| Thermo King roof mounted | ||
| Sutrak roof mounted | ||
| Floor | ||
| ACQ Pressure Preserved Plywood subfloor | ||
| Altro Transfloor or Gerflor Tarabus coverings | ||
Demonstrator/Engineering Units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 16685 | |||||
| 1998 | 19008 |
Operators
Canada 
- Golden Retriever Seniors Transportation System - Winnipeg, MB
- Halifax Transit - Halifax, NS
- Winnipeg Transit - Winnipeg, MB
- Swift Current Tele-Bus - Swift Current, SK
United States 
- Area Transportation Authority of North Central Pennsylvania (ATA) - Johnsonburg, PA
- BAT Community Connector (Bangor Area Transit) - Bangor, ME
- Beaver County Transit Authority - Beaver Falls / Rochester, PA
- Blacksburg Transit - Blacksburg, VA
- Capital Metro Transit - Austin, Travis & Williamson Counties, TX
- Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (CENTRO) - Syracuse, Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga & Oneida counties, NY
- City Utilities of Springfield - Springfield, MO
- Columbia Transit System (CTS) - Columbia, MO
- Community Transit - Lynnwood & Snohomish County, WA
- Eau Claire Transit - Eau Claire, WI
- Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority - Dayton, OH
- Greater Portland Transit District - Portland, ME
- Green Bay Transit - Green Bay, WI
- Hazleton Public Transit (HPT) - Hazleton, PA
- Madison County Transit - Alton/Granite City, IL
- Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) - Houston & Harris County, TX
- Mid-County Transit Authority - Kittaning, PA
- Miami Valley Regional Transit Authority - Dayton, OH
- Milwaukee County Transit System - Milwaukee, WI
- Mountain Metropolitan Transit - Colorado Springs, CO
- Pine Bluff Transit - Pine Bluff, AR
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority - Clearwater, FL
- South East Area Transit - Norwich, CT
- Springs Transit - Colorado Springs, CO
- Williamsburg Area Transit Authority - Williamsburg, VA
References
- New Flyer Diesel Vehicle Specifications, newflyer.com, retrieved on 09-01-07
- Personal notes & sightings
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