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! align="center" colspan="2" style="background:#efefef;" | <big>Blue Bird Ultra LF</big>
! align="center" colspan="2" style="background:#efefef;" | <big><center>Blue Bird Ultra LF</center></big>
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|colspan="2"| [[Image:Welland Transit 1141.JPG|300px|Blue Bird Ultra LF]]
|colspan="2"| [[Image:Welland Transit 1141.JPG|300px|Blue Bird Ultra LF]]
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| '''Years of manufacture''' || 2003 to Present
| '''Years of manufacture''' || 2002 to 2009
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| '''Length''' || 30, 35 feet
| '''Length''' || 30 or 35 feet
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| '''Width''' || 102 inches
| '''Width''' || 102 inches
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| '''Power/Fuel''' || Diesel, CNG
| '''Power/Fuel''' || Diesel or CNG
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|colspan="2"| [[Image:Oakville Transit 5102-b.jpg|300px]]
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The '''[[Blue Bird Corporation|Blue Bird]] Ultra LF''' is a low floor bus offered in two lengths: 30 and 35 feet. The Ultra LF boasts European styling with features for the North American transit and shuttle markets.
The '''[[Blue Bird]] Ultra LF''' is a low floor bus produced for transit and shuttle applications. The model was first introduced in late 2002 for the 2003 model year. It was available in two lengths: 30 and 35 feet. [[North American Bus Industries|NABI]] acquired the Ultra LF along with Blue Bird's transit segment in 2006. Production of the Ultra LF was idled in 2009 and never resumed.
==Specifications==


'''Dimensions'''
==Design history==
* Length: Under 30' and 35'
The Ultra LF was designed in the United Kingdom by [[Plaxton]], which along with Blue Bird in the 1990s, had become part of Henlys Group. Plaxton developed a concept bus body called ''Bus 2000'' which included a left-hand drive variant on a chassis built by Blue Bird in the United States. The right-hand drive variant was built on the [[Volvo Buses]] B6BLE chassis.  
* Width: 102"
* Height: 122" (132" CNG)
* Wheelbase: Varies by model (157" / 222")
* Step Height: (f/r) 10" in kneeled position
* Overhang: (f/r) 89.5" / 112"
* Interior Headroom: 96" Main seating area and 76" in rear area
* Aisle Width: Varies by floor plan
* Turning Radius: Varies by model
* Tire Size: 265/70R 19.5
* Fuel Tank: 60-gallon with right side fill (Emco Wheaton fuel fill option available)
* GVWR: 30'- 26,455 lbs. / 35'- 28,660 lbs. (2000 Series / Transmission limited application)


'''Engine'''
The very early Ultra LF buses had a front fascia that closer resembled the right-hand drive Bus 2000 prototypes. The bumper was more flush with the body and came in three pieces. Two pieces wrapped around the front quarters under the headlights, and one piece was incorporated into the centre panel. The headlight bezels tapered around the front quarter panels. Production Ultra LF buses would incorporate more American components which included a one-piece front bumper and new headlight assemblies.
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB6.7]] EPA 2010, 6.7L, 230 to 275 hp (2010-present)
==Other photos==
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB]] EPA 2007, 6.7L, 230 to 275 hp (2007-2009)
<gallery>
* [[Cummins#Cummins_Westport|Cummins Westport]] [[Cummins Westport B Gas Plus|B Gas Plus]] 230 hp (no longer offered after 2009)
Image:Burbank Bus 4680-a.jpg|35-foot CNG-powered Blue Bird Ultra LF.
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB]] EPA 2004, 5.9L, 200 to 230 hp (No longer offered after 2007)
File:Burlington Transit 7029-06-a.jpg|30-foot diesel-powered Blue Bird Ultra LF.
* Optional alternative fuel
Image:Brantford Transit 9044 interior-a.jpg|Interior of a 2004 Blue Bird Ultra LF.
</gallery>


'''Transmission'''
==Specifications==
* [[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B300(R)]]
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
* [[Allison]] [[Allison LCT Series|LCT 2000 Series]] (No longer offered after 2007)
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!colspan=3|Dimensions
'''HVAC'''
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* Thermo King CRT-SP
|colspan=3|Length: Under 30' and 35'  
* Carrier A/C 313 (No longer offered after 2007)
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* Optional A/C 136 (CNG only) (No longer offered after 2007)
|colspan=3|Width: 102"
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'''Suspension'''
|colspan=3|Height: 122" (132" CNG)
* Front:  10,000 lb independent, 2-bag air ride
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* Rear: 21,00 lb Trailing arm 2-bag air ride  
|colspan=3|Wheelbase: Varies by model (157" / 222")
 
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'''Kneeling Option'''
|colspan=3|Step Height: (f/r) 10" in kneeled position
* Yes
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|colspan=3|Overhang: (f/r) 89.5" / 112"
'''Axles'''
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* [[ArvinMeritor]]
|colspan=3|Interior Headroom: 96" Main seating area and 76" in rear area
 
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'''Brakes'''
|colspan=3|Aisle Width: Varies by floor plan
* Meritor all wheel disc  
|-
 
|colspan=3|Turning Radius: Varies by model
'''Steering'''
|-
* TAS 65  
|colspan=3|Tire Size: 265/70R 19.5
 
|-
'''Doors'''
|colspan=3|Fuel Tank: 60-gallon with right side fill (Emco Wheaton fuel fill option available)
* 35" Wide  
|-
 
|colspan=3|GVWR: 30'- 26,455 lbs. / 35'- 28,660 lbs. (2000 Series / Transmission limited application)
'''Seating Capacity'''
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* Multiple floor plans available from 19-35 passengers  
!Engine
 
!Emissions
'''Wheelchair Lift Option'''
!Availability
* Ricon Power Ramp
|-
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB]] 5.9L, 200 to 275 hp
|EPA 2004
|2002 to 2007
|-
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB]] 6.7L, 240 to 280 hp
|EPA 2007
|2007 to 2009
|-
|[[Cummins#Cummins_Westport|Cummins Westport]] [[Cummins Westport B Gas Plus|B Gas Plus]] 230 hp
|
|2005 to 2009
|-
!colspan=2|Transmission
!Availability
|-
|colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B300(R)]]
|2002 to 2009
|-
|colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison LCT Series|LCT 2000 Series]]
|2002 to 2007
|-
!colspan=3|Axles
|-
|colspan=3|[[ArvinMeritor]]
|-
!colspan=3|Suspension
|-
|colspan=3|Front:  10,000 lb independent, 2-bag air ride
|-
|colspan=3|Rear: 21,000 lb Trailing arm 2-bag air ride  
|-
!colspan=3|Kneeling option
|-
|colspan=3|Yes
|-
!colspan=3|Brakes
|-
|colspan=3|Meritor all wheel disc  
|-
!colspan=3|Steering
|-
|colspan=3|TAS 65  
|-
!colspan=2|HVAC
!Availability
|-
|colspan=2|Thermo King CRT-SP
|2002 to 2009
|-
|colspan=2|Carrier A/C 313
|2002 to 2007
|-
|colspan=2|Carrier A/C 136
|CNG only, 2002 to 2007
|-
!colspan=3|Doors
|-
|colspan=3|35" Wide  
|-
!colspan=3|Wheelchair lift option
|-
|colspan=3|Ricon Power Ramp
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!colspan=3|Seating Ccpacity
|-
|colspan=3|Multiple floor plans available from 19-35 passengers
|}


==Operators==
==Operators==
Line 76: Line 134:
* [[Burlington Transit]] - Burlington, ON
* [[Burlington Transit]] - Burlington, ON
* [[Cobourg Transit]] - Cobourg, ON
* [[Cobourg Transit]] - Cobourg, ON
* [[Greater Toronto Airports Authority LINK‎]] - Mississauga, ON
* [[Milton Transit]] - Milton, ON
* [[Milton Transit]] - Milton, ON
* [[Oakville Transit]] - Oakville, ON
* [[Oakville Transit]] - Oakville, ON
Line 82: Line 141:


===United States [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|28px]]===
===United States [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|28px]]===
* [[BAT Community Connector]] - Bangor, ME
* [[Bull Runner Transit]] (University of South Florida) - Tampa, FL
* [[Burbank Bus]] - Burbank, CA
* [[Capital Area Transit System]] - Baton Rouge, LA
* [[Cleveland Area Rapid Transit]] (CART) - Norman, OK
* [[Cleveland Area Rapid Transit]] (CART) - Norman, OK
* [[Corning-Erwin Area Transit System]] (CEATS) - Corning & Erwin, NY
* [[Corning-Erwin Area Transit System]] (CEATS) - Corning & Erwin, NY
* [[Lake Xpress]] - Lake County, FL
* [[El Monte Transit]] - El Monte, CA
* [[Grand Valley Transit]] - Grand Junction, CO
* [[Harvard University Shuttle]] - Cambridge, MA
* [[Hialeah Transit System]] - Hialeah, FL
* [[Kings Area Rural Transit]] - Kings County, CA
* [[LakeXpress]] - Lake County, FL
* [[Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee]] - Lewiston and Auburn, ME
* [[Macatawa Area Express]] - Holland & Zeeland, MI
* [[Macatawa Area Express]] - Holland & Zeeland, MI
* [[Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority]] (MTA) - Macon & Bibb County, GA
* [[Monterey Park Spirit]] - Monterey Park, CA
* [[OSU-Stillwater Community Transit System]] - Stillwater, OK
* [[Pasco County Public Transportation]] - Port Richey, FL
* [[ShuttleBus]] - Biddeford, ME
* [[Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority]] - Toledo, OH


==Demonstrators==
==Demonstrators and engineering units==
* List of known demonstrator and engineering buses
Below is a ist of known demonstrator and engineering buses.


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!Engine
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|2003
|2003
|1BAGJBPA93F209609
|[[Blue Bird Ultra LF '3 VINs'#3F209609|1BAGJBPA93F209609]]
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*30'
*Integrated front bumper
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*No front bumper.
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|11/25/2002
|[[Blue Bird Ultra LF '3 VINs'#3F211157|1BAGHBPA53F211157]]
|[[Cummins#Cummins Westport|Cummins Westport]] [[Cummins Westport B Gas Plus|B Gas Plus]]
|[[Allison Transmission|Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B300R]]
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*35'
*CNG-powered
*Submitted for Altoona test April 2005
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|2003
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|[[Blue Bird Ultra LF '3 VINs'#3F211213|1BAGHBPA03F211213]]
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB]]
|[[Allison Transmission|Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B300R]]
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*35'
*Submitted for Altoona Test March 2003
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|2005
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|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB]]
|[[Allison Transmission|Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B300R]]
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*35'
*Red with white decals.
*Red with white decals.
*Shown at CUTA Trans-Expo 2006.
*Shown at CUTA Trans-Expo 2006.
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==References==
==References==
[http://vantage.blue-bird.com/Portal/Unit-Dashboard.aspx?search=%201BAGHBPA53F211157 vantage.blue-bird.com Unit Dashboard]<br>
[http://www.nabusind.com/BlueBird/bluebird-ultra-LF-specs.htm Blue Bird Ultra LF Specs]<br>
[http://www.nabusind.com/BlueBird/bluebird-ultra-LF-specs.htm Blue Bird Ultra LF Specs]<br>
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