Van Hool TD925 Astromega

Van Hool TD925
Years of manufacture	? to present
Length	13.1 or 13.3 metres
Width	2550 or 2600 millimetres
Height	4 metres
Power/Fuel	Diesel

The Van Hool TD925 Astromega is a double deck coach, part of the Van Hool T9 range, that can accommodate up to 81 passengers. It was first made available for the North American market in 2007. The TD925 can be wheelchair accessible with a ramp at the rear door. The TD925 in Europe, including the right-hand-drive version, was replaced by the TDX25 in late 2011.

There are a few differences between the North American version and European version. The silver trim above the headlights runs from side to side on European models, but the trim is just present at the regions above the headlights on North American models. The top window line on the top deck is higher and the bumpers protrude more on North American models. The tail light cluster on North American models is similar to the older style setup.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Length: 13.145m (Europe), 13.3m (North America)
• Width: 2550mm (Europe), 2600mm (North America)
• Height: 4m

Engine

• Cummins ISX11.9 EPA 2010 (North America)
• DAF MX 375 Euro 5, 375 Kw (510 hp) (Europe)
• MAN D2676 LOH27 EEV, 353 Kw (480 hp) (Europe)
• Cummins ISM EPA 2007, 450 hp (North America, no longer offered after 2010)
• MAN D2676 LOH Euro 4, 353 Kw (480 hp) (Europe, no longer offered)

Transmission

• Allison B500R (North America)
• Mercedes-Benz GO230 (Europe)
• ZF 12AS2301BO 12 speed automatic manual with intarder

HVAC

• Carrier-Bitzer Integrated HVAC System

Suspenssion

• Full air

Axles

• Dana/Spicer Type G 171 drive axle

Brakes

• 6 wheel disc

Operators

Canada

• Megabus
• Sightline Tours - Vancouver, BC

United States

• Caravan Services Transportation - Orlando, FL
• Classic Charter - Visalia, San Joaquin Valley, CA
• Coastal Coaches - Panama City Beach, FL
• Corporate Coaches - Hollywood, FL
• DATTCO - New Britain, CT
• Divine Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
• Fabulous Coach Lines - Brantford, FL
• First Class Tours - Houston, TX
• Le Bus - Salt Lake City, UT
• Megabus
• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - New York, NY (30 day evaluation in September 2008)
• MTR Western - Seattle, WA
• Silverado Stages - San Luis Obispo, CA
• Venture Tours - Virginia Beach, VA

Demonstrator and engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses

Fleet number	Thumbnail	Year	VIN	Engine	Transmission	Notes
		2008	YE2DG11B782042318	Cummins ISM	ZF 12AS2301BO	Blue with green and white stripe and TD925 lettering Features destination sign
		Sep. 2008	YE2DG11B992042354	Cummins ISM	ZF 12AS2301BO	Black with ABC logo Features destination sign
		2009	YE2DG11B992042371	Cummins ISM	Allison B500R	Metalic olive green Features glass roof and destination sign Sold to Sightline Tours as 81130
		2010	YE2DG11B4A2042380	Cummins ISM	Allison B500R	Features estination sign
		2010	YE2DG11B0A2042389	Cummins ISM	Allison B500R	Features estination sign
		2011	YE2DG11B6B2042401	Cummins ISX11.9	Allison B500R

References

• Van Hool TD925 Astromega Specifications vanhool.com, retrieved on 09-03-07
• Van Hool TD925 Astromega Specifications, abc-companies, retrieved on 09-03-07
  
• Personal notes & sightings