Neoplan USA AN440LF

Neoplan USA AN440LF
Years of manufacture	1990 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 first introduced as the AN440L and sold in small numbers before a large order by the Port Authority of Allegheny County in 1999.

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 stepwells. The galvanized steel roof and body panels were either welded or adhered to the frame. The front and rear of the bus were moulded from fibreglass. 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.

Neoplan introduced their prototype AN440L in 1990. Its appearance was similar to the AN440, however being low floor, the window line was raised higher at the rear. The prototypes also had a stepped roof that incorporated an HVAC unit. Another prototype was built in 1994 for Valley Metro in anticipation of their first low floor bus order. This bus did not have the stepped roof line.

The AN440LF was redesigned in the late 1990s. 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
Length: 40 feet
Width: 102 inches
Height: 115 inches (over HVAC)
Front overhang: 93 inches
Rear overhang: 113 inches
Engine
Caterpillar C9
Cummins ISC
Cummins ISL
Cummins ISM
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

• BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport - BWI Airport, MD
• Denver International Airport - Denver, CO
• Krapf's Transit - West Chester, PA
• Macaronis Tours - Reading, PA
• 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
• Valley Metro - Phoenix, AZ

Demonstrator and engineering units

Fleet Number	Thumbnail	Year	VIN	Engine	Transmission	Notes
		1990	LL013002
		1990	LL013003
9211		2001	1N9TA1BA61L013003	Detroit Diesel Series 50G		CNG-powered. To San Francisco MUNI 9211.
9212		2001	1N9TA1BA81L013004	Detroit Diesel Series 50G		CNG-powered. To San Francisco MUNI 9212.

References

• neoplanusa.com (archive.org)