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Used Bluebird Bus for Sale Model Chart

Bluebird Wanderlodge 35 Foot FC Bus 1980 +
Advantages - cheaper than MCI or Prevost for equivalent size
Disadvantages - fewer dealers, steel body styles can rust, some earlier models did not have much interior headroom
Notes - originally a high profile specialty maker of school buses
Conversion Issues = older models have rounded roofs which complicate roof installations of air conditioners, air vents, racks, etc.
Specifications - Length: 35 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: inches, Typical Engines: Caterpillar Diesel 3208 Turbo, Transmission: Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-643, Vehicle Weight: pounds, Fuel Tank: 265 gallon, Suspension: Air ride, Steering: Hydraulic power steering, Brakes: air brakes

Bluebird Express Commuter Bus 2003 + 
Advantages - cheaper than MCI or Prevost for equivalent size, stainless steel body, beautiful exterior design
Disadvantages - fewer dealers, not as high a resale value in commercial market
Notes - this is their most advanced motorcoach to date, 40 foot and 45 foot lengths available, usually has caterpillar engine mated to Allison 6 speed transmission, 102 inches wide, 143" high with GVWR of 50,500 pounds.
Conversion Issues = open parcel racks are great for versatility

Bluebird Wanderlodge 450 LXi Bus 2004 + 
Advantages - stainless steel body construction, multi-plex wiring improves diagnostics and reliability for both chassis and house use, Vertical roof exhaust for both engine and generator, huge fuel tank
Diadvantages - expensive, not many used around
Notes - designed and sold as a custom motor home
Conversion Issues - no conversion needed, sold from factory as a custom bus
Specifications - Length: 45 feet, Width: inches, Height: inches, Wheelbase: inches, Turn radius: 54 degrees, Typical Engines: 525 Caterpillar C13 engine with latest ACERT emissions compliant technology, Transmission: Allison MH 4000, 6-speed transmission, Seating: , Luggage: cubic feet, Vehicle Weight: 70,500 pounds, Fuel Tank: 200 gallon, Suspension: Air ride automatically maintains even ride height, Steering: Hydraulic power steering, Brakes: All wheel ABS disc

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