What engine is in a Thomas Built bus?
What engine is in a Thomas Built bus? The Detroit DD5 and DD8 engines offer the longest service intervals in the industry. These advanced engines can go up to 45,000-miles* before needing oil and fuel filter changes.
Do buses use diesel engines?
Diesel powers over 90% of all school buses thanks to its combination of fuel safety, energy efficiency, reliability, durability, established fueling and maintenance network, range and operational flexibility, secondary markets and low acquisition and operating costs.
How powerful is a bus engine?
The average 40foot bus is a 9L engine with 280hp. That same engine in a truck would be rated 325-400hp.
Are school buses 12v or 24v?
School busses are based on diesel or gasoline internal combustion engines for the most part and have 12VDC (or maybe 24VDC as used in larger trucks) systems for starter and lighting.
How many miles can a bus engine last?
My rule of thumb when I was shopping for a bus was a well maintained gas bus with under 100,000 miles or a well maintained diesel bus with under 200,000. In theory, a well maintained diesel engine can practically run forever. I drive city buses. They often have multiple million miles before they retire them.
How long do school bus diesel engines last?
Over the long haul, newer diesel engines will last 15-20 years in a fleet, while a gasoline engine may need to be replaced once or even twice during the life of a school bus. “All of these are important for fleet managers to stop and consider when choosing a new school bus,” says Hedgecock.
What is the most efficient bus engine?
Period. Why? Diesel is the most fuel-efficient engine type on the market. Diesel outperforms other fuels in operating range.
How much HP does a bus engine have?
With a full lineup of engines providing 200 to 380 hp, whether natural gas or diesel, Cummins has the solution for your transit authority.