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Blue Bird Vision Conventional School Bus

Blue Bird Vision Conventional School Bus

 STANDARD FEATURES  FLOORPLANS
  Wheelbase — Seating Capacity
  • 189" — up to 48 passengers
  • 217" — up to 54 passengers
  • 238" — up to 60 passengers
  • 252" — up to 66 passengers
  • 273" — up to 77 passengers
  Engine
  • Caterpillar C-7 190-230 HP in-line 6-cylinder turbocharged/aftercooled diesel engine
  • Cummins ISB in-line 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine, 190-260 HP
  • GM 8.1 liter Vortec 325 HP propane engine
Dimensions
  • 96" exterior width
  • 90¾" interior width
  • 74" headroom at aisle
  • 124" - 127" overall height
  • 289" - 471" overall length
  • Up to 37,000 lb. GVWR
Chassis Features
  • 50,000 psi steel frame rails 10-1/8" high x 3" flanges x 5/16" thick
  • Allison PTS 2500 automatic transmission
  • Synthetic transmission fluid
  • 60-gallon fuel tank between frame rails in rear overhang
  • 200 amp alternator
  • 8.25 x 22.5 Disc hub-piloted steel wheels
  • 11R22.5(G) tires
  • Large, easy-to-read gauges
  • 12,000 lb. front axle with 8,000 lb. parabolic designed spring suspension
  • 21,000 lb. rear axle with a two-stage rear suspension system (rating varies by wheelbase)
  • Blue Stripe rubber coolant hoses with constant torque clamps
  • 4-wheel hydraulic anti-lock brakes
  • 15" steel front bumper
  • 12" steel rear bumper
  • Power steering with cruise control and "E-Z Adjust" tilt / telescoping steering column
  • 50-degree wheel cut reduces need for backing
  • Three "Group 31" batteries
  • "Huck Spin" fasteners on all permanent frame fixtures
Body Features
  • All parts are pre-primed or thoroughly rust-proofed after fabrication and before assembly
  • Entire underbody (body skirt and floor) is undercoated before mounting on chassis
  • Exterior surfaces are painted with heat-cured polyurethane
  • Interior surfaces are painted with high-quality, hotsprayed, baked-on enamel
  • 1/2" grade plywood for insulation of the floor
  • 1/8" smooth black rubber flooring with 3/16" ribbed rubber aisle
  • Goodyear Hi-Miler heater hose with constant torque clamps
  • Spicer "lubed for life" driveline
  • Rubber molded wheelhouse
  • Side exhaust before rear wheels
  • 14-gauge steel hat-shaped posts and roof bows
  • Rigid 16-gauge steel roof longitudinal internal structural members
  • 16-gauge channeled interior steel window headers
  • 16-gauge continuous belt of interior steel armor above and below floor line
  • Riveted and welded construction
  • 4 full-length 16-gauge exterior side rub rails
  • 20-gauge fluted exterior side panels
  • 22-gauge interior galvalume side panels
  • 14-gauge steel floor panels
  • Single halogen headlights
  • 27" wide x 78" high double full-view outward opening entrance door with tempered safety glass
  • 37.7" wide x 52.5" high rear door
  • "Safety View" vision panel with Fresnal lens for view of loading/unloading zone
  • Tempered glass split-sash windows
  • Best driver's line of sight in the school bus industry
  • 9" x 17" oval-shaped flat and convex rearview mirrors
  • 11" x 13" oval shape crossover mirrors with tinted band to reduce glare
  • Electric horn with high and low note
  • Blue Bird's unitized construction of passenger compartment

Printable CAT Specs Brochure

Printable Cummins Specs Brochure

Printable Propane Specs Brochure

189" - 193" Wheelbase


29 Passeger + 1 Wheelchair


30 Passenger + 1 Wheelchairs


47 Passenger

217" - 218" Wheelbase


20 Passengers + 3 Wheelchair


42 Passengers + 1 Wheelchairs


53 Passengers

238" - 241" Wheelbase


24 Passengers + 3 Wheelchair


48 Passengers + 1 Wheelchair


59 Passengers

252" - 259" Wheelbase


53 Passengers + 1 Wheelchair


54 Passengers + 1 Wheelchair


65 Passengers

273" - 276" Wheelbase


32 Passengers + 5 Wheelchair


48 Passengers + 3 Wheelchair


54 Passengers + 2 Wheelchair


71 Passengers


77 Passengers


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.

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