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This page is one of many bus articles I wrote
for coach buyers before closing that website.
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MCI Prevost Van
Hool Eagle Bluebird GMC Neoplan Dina Setra Gillig Irizar
Gillig Bus Model Chart
Gillig Phantom Bus 1953
- 1979
Advantages - light weight
means better fuel mileage, typically inexpensive compared to MCI's or
Prevost conversion shells, 56" wide rear door, wide doors
with 36" front aisle width maximize accessibility for handicapped
passengers, uses smaller standard size tires for lower cost and inventory,
light-weight high-strength aluminum alloy skins, stainless steel under-floor
structure
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it
is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30
foot, 35 foot and 40 foot versions, Quick change skirt panels and easily
accessible maintenance items speed up servicing and minimize down time
for transit service
Conversion Issues = low
floor bus with little to no built in storage area
Specifications - Length: 30, 35,
40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 120 inches, Wheelbase: inches, Typical
Engines: DDC S-40, S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating: 29, 37, 45, Typical
Transmissions: Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width:
inches, Fuel Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering:
Manual
Gillig Trolley Bus Replica
Advantages - It
is weatherproof and meets all ADA, FMVSS and EPA standards. It has modern
amenities such as AC and heating, electronic signage, air ride suspension
and more.
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it
is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30
foot and 35 foot .Quick change skirt panels and easily accessible maintenance
items speed up servicing and minimize down time for transit service
Conversion Issues = low
floor bus with little to no built in storage area
Specifications - Length: 30, 35,
Height: 133'' and 134'' , Wheelbase: inches, Typical Engines: DDC S-40,
S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating: 29, 37, 45, Typical Transmissions:
Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width: inches, Fuel
Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering: Manual
Gillig Low Floor Bus
Advantages - The
bus has quick change side skirt panels, impact crash barriers on sides,
weight reducing and corrosion preventing aluminum body, is very reliable
and fuel efficient, electronic controls, wide stance suspension, big access
doors, logical layout and is very quiet.
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it
is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30
foot, 35 foot and 40 foot versions, Quick change skirt panels and easily
accessible maintenance items speed up servicing and minimize down time
for transit service and good wheelchair accessibility
Conversion Issues = low
floor bus with little to no built in storage area
Specifications - Length: 30, 35,
40 feet, Height: 115 and 116 inches, Wheelbase: inches, Typical Engines:
DDC S-40, S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating: 29, 37, 45, Typical Transmissions:
Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width: inches, Fuel
Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering: Manual
Gillig Hybrid Bus
Advantages - It's
a hybrid model and is good on fuel which saves the buyer money. It comes
with the option of being combined with the BRT styling packages which
makes it more desirable. It is quieter, more fuel efficient and is the
most reliable of other buses.
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it
is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30
foot, 35 foot and 40 foot versions, it is very fuel efficient, has a GM's
drive system and NiMH batteries that store braking energy.
Conversion Issues = low
floor bus with little to no built in storage area
Specifications - Length: 30, 35,
40 feet, Turning radius of 29',36' and 43'. Height: 132 inches, Wheelbase:
inches, Typical Engines: DDC S-40, S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating:
29, 37, 45, Typical Transmissions: Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic
feet, Aisle Width: inches, Fuel Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension:
air, Typical Steering: Manual
Gillig BRT Bus
Advantages - There
are stylish features added to the Low Floor base vehicle, which improved
the appearance in a big way but working parts on the bus are untouched.
These features include a re-designed front cap, which combines a one piece
windshield and quarter triangular windows, new headlights and matching
taillights, dash, bumper and rear cap. Are available in Hybrid variants
for an economic impact.
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it
is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30
foot, 35 foot and 40 foot versions, the remaining standard specs are the
same as the standard GILLIG Low Floor 30', 35', and 40' models.
Conversion Issues = low
floor bus with little to no built in storage area
Specifications - Length: 31, 37,
41 feet, Height: 125 inches, Wheelbase: inches, Typical Engines: DDC S-40,
S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating: 29, 37, 45, Typical Transmissions:
Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width: inches, Fuel
Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering: Manual
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