Neoplan USA AN440LF
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| Years of manufacture | 1995 to 2006 |
| Length | 40 feet |
| Width | 102 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Diesel, CNG |
The Neoplan USA AN440LF was a 40-foot low-floor transit bus sold in the United States. It was introduced in 1995 as the successor of the Neoplan USA AN440L.
Contents
Design
The AN440LF used an electrically welded, integral steel structure. Carbon steel was used for the majority with stainless steel used for areas such as the wheel housings, engine bay, and step wells. The galvanized steel roof and body panels were either welded or adhered to the frame. The front and rear of the bus were molded from fiberglass. The bus had a low floor front section with steps up to a high-floor section after the rear doors. The drivetrain is mounted in a T-Drive configuration at the rear.
The AN440LF featured a redesigned look in comparison to the previous AN440L. The lower front fascia was reshaped and received new headlights. The rear received a smoother appearance, round tail lights, and a hinged engine door instead of a pantograph-type engine door.
Specifications
| Measurements |
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| Length: 40 feet |
| Width: 102 inches |
| Height: 115 inches (over HVAC) |
| Front overhang: 93 inches |
| Rear overhang: 113 inches |
| Engine |
| Caterpillar C9 |
| Cummins Westport C Gas Plus (CNG) |
| Cummins ISC |
| Cummins ISL |
| Cummins L10G (CNG) |
| Detroit Diesel Series 40 |
| Detroit Diesel Series 50 |
| Detroit Diesel Series 50G (CNG) |
| Transmission |
| Allison B400R |
| Allison B500R |
| Front axle |
| MAN V9-65L-01 |
| Meritor FH-946 deep drop non-drive steerable axle |
| Rear axle |
| Meritor RC-26-633 planetary drive axle |
| ZF AV 131 |
| Brakes |
| Bendix "S" cam brakes with Haldex automatic slack adjusters and MGM brake chambers, Meritor Wabaco ABS system (standard), and ATC (optional) |
| Steering |
| ZF 8046 |
| ZF 8098 |
| Climate Control |
| Carrier |
| Sutrak |
| Thermo King with Intelligaire controls |
| Available in rear or roof mount |
| Driver's unit included with front windshield defroster, incorporating a separate air ventilation system, which utilizes blowers and ram-air vent |
| Electrical |
| 12/24 volt system with two to four heavy-duty batteries |
| Delco Remy 24 volt starter motor |
| Allen Bradley or Dinex I/O Control Multiplexing Systems are optional |
| 12-volt dual (sealed beam) headlights and LED exterior lights |
| Windows |
| Windshield: curved to eliminate sun glare and reflection and upper portion tinted with sunguard |
| Passenger windows: Tiltable upper transom and standard glazing (1/4" tempered safety glass) |
| Passenger windows: Sliding or solid pane (laminated safety glass or acrylic) and sacrificial panels optional. |
| Safety Equipment |
| Energy absorbing bumpers on front and rear |
| Roof escape hatches |
| Dry type chemical fire extinguisher |
| Fire detection system |
| Methane detection system for CNG |
| Fuel Tank |
| Dual 70-gallon capacity each. |
| Roof mounted tanks for CNG |
| Capacity |
| Up to 37 seated passengers |
Operators
United States
- Denver International Airport Shuttle Service - Denver, CO
- Krapf's Transit - West Chester, PA
- Maryland Aviation Administration - BWI Airport, MD
- Maryland Transit Administration - Baltimore, MD
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - Boston, MA
- Paul Revere Transportation - Boston, MA
- Port Authority of Allegheny County (PA Transit) - Pittsburgh, PA
- San Francisco MUNI - San Francisco, CA
Demonstrator & Engineering Units
| Fleet Number |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9211 | 2001 | 1N9TA1BA61L013003 | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R | San Francisco MUNI CNG Demonstrator | |
| 9212 | 2001 | 1N9TA1BA81L013004 | Detroit Diesel Series 50G | Allison B400R | San Francisco MUNI CNG Demonstrator |
