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Wheelbase & Seating Capacity
- 141" — up to 54 passengers
- 169" — up to 60 passengers
- 190" — up to 72 passengers
- 21l" — 72 / 78 passengers
- 232" — 84 / 86 passengers
Engine
- Cummins® ISB-07 diesel engine, 200 - 280 HP
Dimensions
- 96" exterior width
- 90¾" interior width
- 78" headroom at aisle, front to rear
- 123" - 126" overall height (excluding options)
- 354" - 487" overall length
- 19¾" skirt length
- Up to 36,200 lb. GVWR
Chassis Features
- 50,000 psi steel chassis frame rails 9⅝" high x 3" flanges x ¼" thick
- Allison® PTS 2500 automatic transmission
- Synthetic transmission fluid
- Spicer SPL70 with 3½" diameter "lubed for life" driveline
- 60-gallon fuel tank between frame rails in rear overhang
- 200 amp alternator
- Large, easy-to-read gauges
- Hendrickson 13,200 lb. front axle with two-leaf parabolic spring suspension
- Meritor 17,000 lb. or 19,000 lb. rear axle with two-stage variable rate leaf spring rear suspension
- 4-wheel hydraulic anti-lock brakes
- Suspended brake and accelerator pedals with optimized spacing
- 12" steel front and rear bumpers
- New tilt / telescoping steering column with multiple settings
- Ignition switch relocated to steering column
- New steering system allows up to 50° wheel cut
- Three 12V/3375 CCA battery set
- "Huck Spin" fasteners on all permanent frame fixtures
Body Features
- All parts pre-primed or thoroughly rust-proofed after fabrication and before assembly
- Entire underbody (body skirt and floor) undercoated before mount
- Exterior surfaces painted with heat-cured polyurethane
- Interior surfaces painted with high-quality, hot-sprayed, baked-on enamel
- Rubber molded wheelhouse
- 14-gauge high strength steel one-piece body bow
- 16-gauge channeled interior steel window headers
- Riveted and welded construction
- 3 full-length 16-gauge exterior side rub rails
- 20-gauge smooth exterior side panels
- 22-gauge interior galvalume side panels
- 14" and 21" galvanized gauge steel interlocking floor panels
- Front grill with Pantograph-style hinges for larger workspace
- New engine hood with thicker insulation to decrease noise and heat, marine-texture non-skid surface
- Wiper motors mounted behind hinged panel for easy access
- Easy access to fluids
- Easy-access single halogen headlights, combination high/low beam
- Daytime running lights
- Dome lights and speakers integrated into wire molding
- All lights equipped with plug-in connectors
- Body wiring terminal is easily accessible through exterior electrical compartment
- Wiring color coded and continuously numbered for easy identification
- Manual resetting circuit breakers for body wiring
- Body wiring encased in "ease to access" ABS molding above passenger windows
- Sliding battery box with lock
- New exterior mirros to compliment design
- 33% larger tempered bonded windshield for improved driver visibility
- Larger full-view electric outward-opening entrance door with oil-impregnated bronze pivotal bearings
- New engine hood with thicker insulation to decrease noise and heat
- Engine hood with marine texture, non-skid surface
- High-back channel-mounted passenger seats
- Larger lowered driver's side window
- 12" split-sash tempered windows
- 90,000 btu front heater and defroster
- Full "panoramic" cockpit view
- Power accessory socket for cellular phones, CB radios, etc.
- Accoustic headlining (driver's and 1st sections)
- Wrap-around instrumentation with optimized controls layout
- Driver left foot rest
- More room in driver's cockpit
- Backlit, easy-to-reach switch panel with rocker switches
- Windshield wiper switch mounted on turn signal lever
- 3-point seat belt with 7½" vertical adjustment
- Full body insulation
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The dedicated, purpose-built Blue Bird All American Forward Engine chassis delivers high levels of durability, optimization, and safety for extended life cycle value. |
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Cummins engines offer a variety of horsepower options providing smooth, quiet, powerful performance and commendable fuel economy, while meeting or exceeding current emissions standards. |
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The fuel tank located between frame rails in rear overhang ensures maximum protection while offering increased range and greater flexibility in routing. |
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The 3/16-inch thick, 12-inch high bumper with Blue Bird's signature "A" frame bracing on corners protects bodywork and adds strength and reliability to the All American's chassis. |
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The All American's shorter wheelbase and Hendrickson Front Axle with 50º maximum cut steering gear provide superior handling and increased maneuverability. |
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Easily adjustable tilt / telescoping steering column improves driver ergonomics and accessibility. |
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Premium components such as maintenance-free Huck Spin fasteners on all permanent frame fixtures contribute to the Blue Bird All American Forward Engine's strength and durability. |
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Blue Bird's panoramic sightline increases the driver's view around the loading/unloading zone, increasing the safety of the All American Forward Engine Type D School Bus. |
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A new, 33% larger windshield, bonded to add structural strength to the All American's unitized body, provides unexcelled visibility. Its raised sightline eliminates ducking and craning to see traffic lights when drivers are stopped at the limit line. |
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Wiring is numbered and color coded for easy service, reducing downtime of the Blue Bird All American Forward Engine. |
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Drip molding visors embossed in the Blue Bird All American's roof sheets over each window minimize corrosion by eliminating a need for an additional metal joint while permitting ventilation during inclement weather. |
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The All American's ergonomic wrap-around driver's area puts key functions, gauges, and switches where drivers need them the most. |
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Mineral wool insulation provides better vertical integrity than the fiberglass competitive buses use, and does not wick corrosive moisture into body cavities as fiberglass can do, adding to durability and total life cycle value. |
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Three full-length, 16-gauge exterior side rub rails are positioned to offer optimum strength and protection and are specifically designed to resist penetration on side collisions; rails are dimpled at bottom fasteners to facilitate drainage and prevent corrosion. |
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Blue Bird's trademark one-piece roof bows, now made with high-strength, low-alloy steel, provide maximum roll-over strength. |
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The All American Forward Engine's front grill is equipped with a Pantograph style hinge for larger workspace. |
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The new engine hood with marine-texture non-skid surface, contains thicker insulation to decrease noise and heat. |
Custom floorplans are available upon request. Floorplan availability may vary from state to state in compliance with legal requirements. Our school bus sales representatives are available to assist you in selecting a floor plan which has been designed to meet your specific requirements.
