Motor Coach Industries D4500CT

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Motor Coach Industries D4500CT
MCI D4500CT
Years of manufacture 2006 to present
Length 45 feet
Width 102 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel or CNG
MCI D4500CT New Rear Cap

The Motor Coach Industries D4500CT motorcoach features a redesigned front incorporating headlights from the G-Series as well as an option for flush-mounted passenger windows. Fluted stainless steel sides are also an option.

Coaches meeting the EPA 2007 and 2010 standards sport a redesigned rear end incorporating changes to the engine cooling system for each emission standard. Coaches meeting the EPA 2010 standards are also equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system that includes a 15 gallon diesel exhaust fluid tank.[1]

Contents

Alternative propulsion

A diesel-electric hybrid version of this coach, dubbed the D4500CTH, made its debut in 2007. Houston METRO was the launch customer.

In April 2010, MCI began touring a CNG-powered commuter coach. The coach was leased from New Jersey Transit and updated with a newer Cummins 8.3 litre CNG engine. In addition, a new coach was built with an 8.9 litre EPA 2010-compliant CNG engine from Cummins and was shown to multiple transit gaencies. MCI wanted to gauge the market for the coach and show off the benefits of CNG.[2] The tour ended a few moths later, and in October, MCI announced a CNG power option will be available on 2011 coaches.[3]

Specifications

Dimensions

  • Length: 45.42' (13.84m)
  • Width: 102" (2.59m)
  • Height: 137" (3.48m)
  • Wheelbase: 318.00" (8.08m)
  • Turning Radius: 47' (14.33m)
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 50,000 lbs (22,679 kg)

Engine

Transmission

HVAC

  • Carrier Transicold

Suspension

  • Air suspension with automatic leveling system

Axles

  • Front: Meritor 16,000 lb
  • Drive: Meritor 22,500 lb
  • Tag: Meritor 12,000 lb (2006-2009) 14,000 lb (Q2 2009-present)

Brakes

  • EX-225 disc brakes w/ unitized hubs and preset bearings

Steering

  • Ross integral power steering

Operators

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Demonstrator and engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses

Fleet number Thumbnail Year VIN Engine Transmission Notes
2005
  • White with blue streak and planetary theme
  • Displayed at 2005 APTA Expo
2006 1M8PDMDA26P057072 Caterpillar C13 Allison B500
  • EPA2007-compliant
  • Submitted for Altoona test December 2006
2008 1M8PDMEA68P058436 Cummins ISM Allison B500 Submitted for Altoona test June 2008
2008
  • Medium blue with 75th anniversary scheme
  • D4505-type front bumper
  • Displayed at 2008 APTA Expo
Mar. 2009 1M8PDMEA819P058992 Cummins ISM Allison B500
  • White with green and burgundy leaf with sweeps scheme
  • Displayed at 2009 CUTA Trans-Expo
2010
  • White with green earth with leaves and flowers scheme
  • Displayed at OTE 2010
2010 Cummins Westport ISL G Allison B500R CNG-powered demo
2010
  • White with blue waves and grey skyline scheme
  • Displayed at 2010 CUTA Trans-Expo
  • Displayed at 2012 CUTA Trans-Expo
Nov 2010 1M8PDMAA1BP059653 Cummins ISL9 Allison B500
  • 2011 model
  • White with Motor Coach Industries lettering
  • Given house scene decals in 2011
  • Displayed at 2011 APTA and CUTA expos
59654D Nov 2010 1M8PDMBA5BP059654 Cummins ISX11.9 Allison B500
  • 2011 model
  • White with Motor Coach Industries lettering and american flag graphics
  • Demo with New York MTA spring 2011
  • Displayed at OTE 2012

References

  1. ↑ FYI from MCI, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-07-15
  2. ↑ Rolling with gas: CNG-powered MCI Commuter Coach goes on nationwide tour for U.S. Transit Agencies, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-11-12
  3. ↑ MCI again revolutionizes energy-smart public transit, offers CNG as an option on 2011 Commuter Coaches, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-11-12
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