81 SCHOOL BUS FLEET specifications bus models School Bus Classifications A Type A school bus is a conversion bus constructed utilizing a cutaway front-section vehicle with a left-side driver’s door. This definition includes two classifications: Type A1, with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,500 pounds or less, and Type A2, with a GVWR greater than 14,500 pounds and less than or equal to 21,500 pounds. A Type B school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped chas- sis. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. This defini- tion includes two classifications: Type B1, with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less; and Type B2, with a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds. Blue Bird’s All American Forward Engine Blue Bird’s All American Rear Engine Micro Bird’s T-Series MFSAB/MPV Micro Bird’s T-Series A Type C, or conventional, school bus is constructed utiliz- ing a chassis with a hood and front-fender assembly. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. This type also includes the cutaway truck chassis or truck chassis with cab with or without a left-side door and with a GVWR greater than 21,500 pounds. A Type D, or transit-style, school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is ahead of the front wheels. Source: 2010 National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures. Blue Bird Corp. Blue Bird Vision C Up to 77 Blue Bird Diesel, Front 77 inches propane All American FE D Up to 90 Blue Bird Diesel Front 77 inches All American RE D Up to 84 Blue Bird Diesel, CNG Rear 77 inches Micro Bird Inc. Micro Bird T-Series A1 Up to 19 Ford Transit Diesel, Front 66 and (SRW 4 rows; 9,000 GVWR) Gasoline 74 inches School/MFSAB/MPV Micro Bird T-Series A1 Up to 21 Ford Transit Diesel, Front 66 and (SRW 5 rows; 9,500 GVWR) Gasoline 74 inches School/MFSAB/MPV & lift-equipped Micro Bird T-Series A2 Up to 25 Ford Transit Diesel, Front 74 inches (DRW 5 rows; 10,360 GVWR) Gasoline School/MFSAB/MPV & lift-equipped Micro Bird MB-II 400 A1 Up to 20 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 66 inches (SRW 4 rows; 9,900/10,100 GVWR) gasoline School/MFSAB/MPV Micro Bird MB-II 500 A1 Up to 20 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 66 inches (SRW 5 rows; 9,900/10,100 GVWR) gasoline School/MFSAB/MPV Micro Bird MB-II 700 A1 Up to 20 Ford E-Series Gasoline Front 74 inches (SRW 4 rows; 10,050 GVWR) School/MFSAB/MPV Micro Bird MB-II 700 A1 Up to 20 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 74 inches (SRW 4 rows; 9,900/10,100 GVWR) gasoline School/MFSAB/MPV Micro Bird MB-II 800 A1 Up to 12 Ford E-Series Gasoline Front 74 inches (SRW 5 rows; 10,050 GVWR) lift-equipped School/MFSAB/MPV Micro Bird MB-II 800 A1 Up to 14 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 74 inches (SRW 5 rows; 9,900/10,100 GVWR) gasoline lift-equipped School/MFSAB/MPV Micro Bird G5 100 A2 Up to 24 Ford E-Series Gasoline Front 76 inches (DRW 4 rows; 11,500/12,500 GVWR) School/MFSAB Model Classi- Capacity Available Fuel Engine Headroom fication Chassis Options Location Blue Bird’s Vision
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School Bus ClassificationsA Type A school bus is a conversion bus constructed utilizing a cutaway front-section vehicle with a left-side driver’s door. This definition includes two classifications: Type A1, with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,500 pounds or less, and Type A2, with a GVWR greater than 14,500 pounds and less than or equal to 21,500 pounds.
A Type B school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped chas-sis. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. This defini-tion includes two classifications: Type B1, with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less; and Type B2, with a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds.
Blue Bird’s All American Forward Engine
Blue Bird’s All American Rear Engine
Micro Bird’s T-Series MFSAB/MPV
Micro Bird’s T-Series
A Type C, or conventional, school bus is constructed utiliz-ing a chassis with a hood and front-fender assembly. The entrance door is behind the front wheels. This type also includes the cutaway truck chassis or truck chassis with cab with or without a left-side door and with a GVWR greater than 21,500 pounds.
A Type D, or transit-style, school bus is constructed utilizing a stripped chassis. The entrance door is ahead of the front wheels.Source: 2010 National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures.
Blue Bird Corp.Blue Bird Vision C Up to 77 Blue Bird Diesel, Front 77 inches propane
All American FE D Up to 90 Blue Bird Diesel Front 77 inches
All American RE D Up to 84 Blue Bird Diesel, CNG Rear 77 inches
Micro Bird Inc.Micro Bird T-Series A1 Up to 19 Ford Transit Diesel, Front 66 and(SRW 4 rows; 9,000 GVWR) Gasoline 74 inchesSchool/MFSAB/MPV
Micro Bird T-Series A1 Up to 21 Ford Transit Diesel, Front 66 and(SRW 5 rows; 9,500 GVWR) Gasoline 74 inchesSchool/MFSAB/MPV & lift-equipped
Micro Bird T-Series A2 Up to 25 Ford Transit Diesel, Front 74 inches(DRW 5 rows; 10,360 GVWR) Gasoline School/MFSAB/MPV & lift-equipped
Micro Bird MB-II 400 A1 Up to 20 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 66 inches(SRW 4 rows; 9,900/10,100 GVWR) gasolineSchool/MFSAB/MPV
Micro Bird MB-II 500 A1 Up to 20 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 66 inches(SRW 5 rows; 9,900/10,100 GVWR) gasolineSchool/MFSAB/MPV
Micro Bird MB-II 700 A1 Up to 20 Ford E-Series Gasoline Front 74 inches(SRW 4 rows; 10,050 GVWR) School/MFSAB/MPV
Micro Bird MB-II 700 A1 Up to 20 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 74 inches(SRW 4 rows; 9,900/10,100 GVWR) gasolineSchool/MFSAB/MPV
Micro Bird MB-II 800 A1 Up to 12 Ford E-Series Gasoline Front 74 inches(SRW 5 rows; 10,050 GVWR) lift-equipped School/MFSAB/MPV
Micro Bird MB-II 800 A1 Up to 14 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 74 inches(SRW 5 rows; 9,900/10,100 GVWR) gasolinelift-equipped School/MFSAB/MPV
Micro Bird G5 100 A2 Up to 24 Ford E-Series Gasoline Front 76 inches(DRW 4 rows; 11,500/12,500 GVWR) School/MFSAB
Model Classi- Capacity Available Fuel Engine Headroom fication Chassis Options Location
Micro Bird G5 100 A2 Up to 24 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 76 inches(DRW 4 rows; 10,050/12,300 gasolineGVWR) School/MFSAB
Micro Bird G5 200 A2 Up to 30 Ford E-Series Gasoline, Front 76 inches(DRW 5 rows; 12,500/14,500 GVWR) propaneSchool/MFSAB
Micro Bird G5 200 A2 Up to 30 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 76 inches(DRW 5 rows; 12,300/14,200 GVWR) gasolineSchool/MFSAB
Micro Bird G5 200C A2 Up to 24 Ford E-Series Gasoline, Front 76 inches(DRW 5 rows; 12,500/14,500 GVWR) propanelift-equipped School/MFSAB
Micro Bird G5 200C A2 Up to 24 GMC/Chevrolet Diesel, Front 76 inches(DRW 5 rows; 12,300/14,200 GVWR) gasolinelift-equipped School/MFSAB
Collins Bus Corp.Collins MFSAB (SRW 10,050 GVW) A1 Up to 18 Ford Gas Front 67.8, 75.8 in.(SRW 9,000 & 9,500 GVW) A1 Up to 20 Ford Transit Gas or diesel Front 67.8, 75.8 in.(SRW 9,900 GVW) A1 Up to 18 GM Gas or diesel Front 67.8, 75.8 in.(SRW 10,100 GVW) A1 Up to 20 GM Gas or diesel Front 67.8, 75.8 in. Collins MFSAB (DRW 10,360 GVW) A1-A2 Up to 25 Ford Transit Gas or diesel Front 76.5 inches(DRW 11.5K, 12.5K, 14K, 14.5K GVW) A2 Up to 34 Ford Gas Front 76.5 inches(DRW 10,050, 12,300, 14,200 GVW) A1-A2 Up to 35 GM Gas or diesel Front 76.5 inches Collins School (SRW 10,050 GVW) A1 Up to 18 Ford Gas Front 67.8, 75.8 in.(SRW 9,000 & 9,500 GVW) A1 Up to 20 Ford Transit Gas or diesel Front 67.8, 75.8 in.(SRW 9,900 GVW) A1 Up to 18 GM Gas or diesel Front 67.8, 75.8 in.(SRW 10,100 GVW) A1 Up to 20 GM Gas or diesel Front 67.8, 75.8 in. Collins School (DRW 10,360 GVW) A1-A2 Up to 25 Ford T-Series Gas or diesel Front 76.5 inches(DRW 11.5K, 12.5K, 14K, 14.5K GVW) A2 Up to 34 Ford E-Series Gas Front 76.5 inches(DRW 10,050, 12,300, 14,200 GVW) A1-A2 Up to 35 GM Gas or diesel Front 76.5 inches Collins School (DRW 14,200 GVW) A2 Up to 32 GM Propane Front 76.5 inches(DRW 14,500 GVW) A2 Up to 28 Ford E-Series CNG Front 76.5 inches
Model Classi- Capacity Available Fuel Engine Headroom fication Chassis Options Location
Model Fuel Cylinders Displacement Block Injection Dry Chassis Performance Ratings Type Construction System Weight Availability rated hp @ rpm Max. torque @ rpm
Cummins ISL 6.7 G
Cummins ISB6.7
Cummins ISV5.0
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Blue Bird Corp.Blue Bird Vision C Cummins ISB6.7, Forward Up to 31,000 169 to 280 60 to 100 Springs Springs Allison 2500 PTS, std. std. std. opt. std. std. Ford 6.8L (std.); (std.); 3000 PTS; Ford air (opt.) air (opt.) 6R140
All American FE D Cummins ISB6.7 Forward Up to 36,200 141 to 232 60 to 100 Springs Springs Allison 2500 PTS std. std. std. opt. std. std. (std.); (std.); Allison 3000 PTS air (opt.) air (opt.)
All American RE D Cummins ISB6.7, Rear Up to 36,200 189 to 273 60 to 100 Springs Springs Allison 2500 PTS std. std. n/a std. std. std. ISL9 & ISL G CNG (std.); (std.); Allison 3000 PTS air (opt.) air (opt.)
Ford Motor Co.E-350 Super Duty A1 Ford Triton Front 10,050 (SRW) 138/158 40 Coil Multileaf 5-Speed Auto OD std. n/a std. n/a std. opt.School Bus Cutaway 5.4L V8 (std.); 11,500 (DRW) E-350 DRW springs springs (TorqShift) Ford 6.8L EFI 158 is late Std. w/5.4L Engine Triton V10 gas availability 6-Speed Auto OD (opt.) (12,500lb. (TorqShift) GVWR) Std. w/6.8L Engine
E-450 Super Duty A2 Ford Triton ; Front 14,000 or 14,500 158 40 Coil Multileaf 5-Speed Auto OD std. n/a std. n/a std. opt.School Bus Cutaway 5.4L V8 (std.) springs springs (TorqShift) Ford 6.8L EFI 6-Speed Auto OD Triton V10 gas (TorqShift) (opt.) Std. w/6.8L Engine
Model Chassis Available Engine GVW Available Fuel Tank Available Daytime Type Engines Location Range Wheelbases Capacity Suspension Transmission Steering Column Brake System Running (lbs.) (inches) (gallons) Lights Front Rear Tilt Telescoping Hydraulic Air ABS
Navistar Engine GroupPSI 8.8L Propane V8 8.8L n/a n/a 748 lbs. IC Bus CE Series 270 @ 2,600 565 @ 1,500
Cummins ISB6.7 Ultra low Inline 6 6.7L Iron alloy Direct 1,150 lbs. IC Bus CE 200 @ 2,300 520 @ 1,600 sulfur injection, 220 @ 2,300 520 @ 1,600 diesel High pressure 240 @ 2,300 560 @ 1,600 common 260 @ 2,300 660 @ 1,600 rail 280 @ 2,300 660 @ 1,600
PowertrainIntegration PIthon 8.0L V8 LPI Propane 8 7,980 cc/ Cast iron Sequential 735 lbs. Thomas Built 339 @ 4,100 495 @ 3,100 autogas 487 cu. in. liquid Buses propane C2 Propane injection
Model Fuel Cylinders Displacement Block Injection Dry Chassis Performance Ratings Type Construction System Weight Availability rated hp @ rpm Max. torque @ rpm
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Ford Motor Co.Transit-250 SRW Cutaway 3.7L std., under hood 9,000 lbs. 138 in., 156 in. 25 Independent Leaf 6-speed std. std. 4-wheel anti-lock opt. 3.2L opt. MacPherson- springs, Selectshift automatic disc brakes strut, heavy-duty stabilizer bar gas shock absorbers
Transit-350 SRW Cutaway 3.7L std., under hood 9,500 lbs. 156 in. 25 Independent Leaf 6-speed std. std. 4-wheel anti-lock opt. 3.2L opt. MacPherson- springs, Selectshift automatic disc brakes strut, heavy-duty stabilizer bar gas shock absorbers
350 HD DRW Cutaway 3.7L std., under hood 9,950-10,360 lbs. 138 in., 156 in., 25 Independent Leaf 6-speed std. std. 4-wheel anti-lock opt. 3.2L opt. 178 in. (not MacPherson- springs, Selectshift automatic disc brakes available with strut, heavy-duty school bus stabilizer bar gas shock prep or MFSAB absorbers packages)
General MotorsG-Cutaway Vortec Front 9,900 (SRW) 139, 33 Indepndt. Multileaf Chevrolet Express A1 4.8L, 6.0L gas to coil (two stage) 6-speed HD Auto-OD opt. n/a std. n/a std. std.GMC Savana 6.6L Duramax 14,200 (DRW) 159 3 tank springs 6.0L LPG 35 LPG Spartan ChassisSpartan C Cummins ISB Front Up to 254 and 276 65 or 100 Springs Springs Allison std. std. std. opt. std. std. 33,000 (std.) (std.) or air (opt.) Thomas Built BusesSaf-T-Liner C2 C Cummins ISB, Front Up to 158 to 279 35; 60; Spring Spring Allison 2200, 2350, 2500, opt. opt. std. opt. std. std. ISB G; Powertrain 33,000 100 (std.); 3000 PTS automatic Integ. 8.0L LPG air (opt.)
Saf-T-Liner HDX D Cummins Rear Up to 181 to 277 60 (std.); Spring (std.); Spring Allison std. std. n/a std. std. opt. ISB, ISL, 36,200 100 (opt.) air (opt.) (std.); 2500 PTS; ISL G air (opt.) Allison 3000 PTS Saf-T-Liner EFX D Cummins Front Up to 136 to 231 60 (std.); Spring (std.) Spring Allison std. std. std. opt. std. opt. ISB 36,200 100 (opt.) (std.); 2500 PTS; air (opt.) Allison 3000 PTS
Model Chassis Available Engine GVW Available Fuel Tank Available Daytime Type Engines Location Range Wheelbases Capacity Suspension Transmission Steering Column Brake System Running (lbs.) (inches) (gallons) Lights Front Rear Tilt Telescoping Hydraulic Air ABS
Thomas Built’s Saf-T-Liner HDX chassis
Freightliner’s Saf-T-Liner C2 chassis
Chevrolet Express Cutaway chassis (also available: GMC Savana)