Trans Tech SST
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| Trans Tech SST | |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2012 to present |
| Length | 241" to 286" |
| Width | 96 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Gasoline |
The Trans Tech SST, or Student Safety Transporter, is a type-A school bus offered on a Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana or Ford E-Series chassis. The SST was introduced in 2012, with the overhaul of Trans Tech's vehicle line-up.
The bus is available in a dual rear wheel configuration, and offers an optional flat floor. The Trans Tech SST can be equipped with a wheelchair lift and is available in a commercial version as the CST.
Specifications
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length: 241" to 286" | ||
| Wheelbase: 138" to 159" | ||
| Width: 89" | ||
| Height: 113" | ||
| Engine | ||
| Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana Chassis | ||
| GM L96 Vortec 6.0L V8 (2012-2021) | ||
| GM L8T 6.6L V8 (2021-present) | ||
| Ford E-Series Chassis | ||
| Ford Modular 6.8L V10 (2012-2021) | ||
| Ford Godzilla 7.3L V8 (2021-present) | ||
| Transmission | ||
| Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana Chassis | ||
| GM 6L90-E 6-speed automatic (2012-2021) | ||
| GM 8L90-E 8-speed automatic (2021-present) | ||
| Ford E-Series Chassis | ||
| Ford 5R110W 5-speed automatic (2012-2015) | ||
| Ford 6R140 6-speed automatic (2016-present) | ||
| Tires | ||
| 225/75R16 (DRW) |
Demonstration Units
| Fleet number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2012 | 1GB3G2BG5C1182389 | GM 6.0L Vortec V8 |
GM 6L-90 6-speed automatic |
|
Operators
Canada 
United States 
- Jamestown City School District - Jamestown, NY
- Schmitty & Sons - Lakeville, MN
References
- ↑ Bus Testing Report 1317; PennState LTI Bus Research & Testing Center