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Used Eagle Bus for Sale Model Chart

Eagle Bus Model 01 1956 - 1968
Advantages - typically inexpensive compared to MCI's or Prevost conversion shells
Disadvantages - Steel frames tend to rust more easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive to replace
Notes - Due to strong following parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = fewer body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic rocks front to back instead of side to side
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 134 inches, Wheelbase: 284 inches, Typical Engines: MAN D1548MTH, Cummins NRTO, DD 8V-71N, Seating: 41-46, Typical Transmission: Manual 4 speed, Luggage: 215 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door Width: 23 inches, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons, Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Manual

Eagle Bus Model 05 1968 - 1980
Advantages - high quality, after market parts and body upgrade kits available, cheaper than most during these years and built better than some, most had Detroit Diesel engines which performed well
Disadvantages - Tag axle being placed in front of the main axle increases turning radius, steel frames tend to rust more easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive to replace
Notes - Due to strong following parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = fewer body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic rocks front to back instead of side to side, tag axle in front of main axle provides more luggage space than earlier models
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 134 inches, Wheelbase: 286 inches, Typical Engine: DD 8V71, Seating: 42-46, Typical Transmission: Manual 4 speed, Luggage: 330 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door Width: 23 inches, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons, Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Manual

Eagle Bus Model 07 1969 + 1970
Advantages - same as Model 05 except coach is 102" wide, high quality, after market parts and body upgrade kits available, cheaper than most during these years and built better than some, most had Detroit Diesel engines which performed well

Disadvantages - Eagle is no longer in business, tag axle being placed in front of the main axle increases turning radius, steel frames tend to rust more easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive to replace, the extra wide windshield for this model cannot be found anywhere that I know of.
Notes - 102" wide, due to strong following parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = fewer body parts available due to quantity of 45 total made, Torsilastic Suspension means no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic rocks front to back instead of side to side, tag axle in front of main axle provides more luggage space than earlier models.

Eagle Bus Model 10 1970 - 1988
Advantages - many consider the models with Torsilastic Suspension to have the best ride of any bus ever made, high quality, after market parts and body upgrade kits available, most had Detroit Diesel engines which performed well
Disadvantages - Steel frames tend to rust more easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive to replace
Notes - Due to strong following parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = fewer body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic rocks front to back instead of side to side
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 136 inches, Turn Radius: 45 feet, Wheelbase: 286 inches, Typical Engine: DDA 6V-92TA, Seating: 42-53, Typical Transmission: Manual 5 speed, Luggage: 330 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door Width: 23 inches, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons, Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Manual

Eagle Bus Model 15 1987 - 1993
Advantages - smooth sides became available in 1990, many consider the models with Torsilastic Suspension to have the best ride of any bus ever made, high quality, after market parts and body upgrade kits available, most had Detroit Diesel engines which performed well, a new taller roof version was introduced in 1987, providing a level floor from front to back.
Disadvantages - Steel frames tend to rust more easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive to replace
Notes - Due to strong following parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also called the Silver Eagles. Later year Model 15 Eagles had special steel framing installed that had a controlled oxidation factor. As rust was forming, it also formed a barrier coat that eliminated further rusting. It is the same steel used in the Chicago Picasso and the Federal Building. The suspension was changed to the square rod steel that holds up a better than the older round stock.
Conversion Issues = fewer body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic rocks front to back instead of side to side, side windows are larger than on the Model 10 and the first right-hand and left-hand windows from the front were made square so you could use one window for both.
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 102 inches, Height: 137 inches, Turn Radius: 45 feet, Wheelbase: 286 inches, Typical Engines: DDA 6V-92TA and DDA 8V-92TA, Seating: 43-53, Typical Transmission: Allison 740, Luggage: 340 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door Width: 23 inches, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons
Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Manual

Eagle Bus Model 20 1987 - 1993
Advantages - smooth sides became available in 1990, many consider the models with Torsilastic Suspension to have the best ride of any bus ever made, high quality, after market parts and body upgrade kits available, most had Detroit Diesel engines which performed well, a new taller roof version was introduced in 1987, providing a level floor from front to back.
Disadvantages - Steel frames tend to rust more easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive to replace
Notes - Due to strong following parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = the Model 10 was restyled to look like the Model 15 and identified as the Model 20. The first Model 20 Eagles were built in December, 1987. Because of the narrower engine compartment, the Model 20 was offered only with the 6V engine, fewer body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic rocks front to back instead of side to side, side windows are larger than on the Model 10
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 137 inches, Turn Radius: 45 feet, Wheelbase: 286 inches, Typical Engines: DDA 6V-92TA, Seating: 43-53, Typical Transmission: Automatic Allison 740, Luggage: 340 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door Width: 23 inches, Fuel Tank: 154 Gallons
Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Power

NOTE: In 1988 Eagle produced a 2-axle 35 foot version and a 3-axle 45 foot version Model 15. These were actually quite impressive at the time.

NOTE: From one of our bus experts - The later model 15 is light years ahead of the early model 01. I have converted 6 buses over the last 25 years. The late model Eagle would be the best bus to convert of any type. Wulf P. Ward

SAMPLE ONLY - Eagle Used Bus for Sale

EAGLE - This beautiful converted coach was a former Trailways coach. It is a Model 07 which is 102 inches wide. There were only 45 Model 07's that were built in 1969. Everything else built by Eagle until 1984 was only 96 inches wide. It it titled in Wisconsin as a 1994 with a hobbist plate on it. This converted coach was built to our specifications by Southwestern Coach in Copeland, Kansas and finished in March of 1993. We have been back to Southwestern Coach several times to have things updated. I owned a fleet of 20 semi tractors and trailers for over 35 years. I am very knowledgable in the care and maintenance of engines, transmissions, etc. This is something I am very good at and enjoy doing so coach has been treated with a lot of TLC!! I also enjoy washing, polishing and even painting the undercarriage of the bus, so it has been kept in great condition!

The sale price for this converted coach is $124,995. Some other great features about our converted coach are: it is 40 foot long and 102 inches wide with a raised roof. Quadra "Big Foot" levelers, Alcoa polished aluminum wheels, 11R24.5 radial tires, Velvac chrome plated, electric, heated, remote controlled mirrors, Auxilary air compressor in bay, All electric coach, 16 house batteries on slideouts - 8 of these were new in April 2007, 2800 watt Trace Inverter with siene wave - was new in May 2007.

Includes - Surge protector, Step up transformer (converts 110 volts to 220 volts), Sony back up camera, 3 Duo Therm roof air conditioners, Aqua Hot furnace, Small fireproof safe, Sprayed foam in place insulation on walls and ceiling. This converted coach has never been smoked in, There have never been pets in the coach. Eagle used bus for sale.

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