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| '''Years of manufacture''' || 2013 to present | | '''Years of manufacture''' || 2013 to present | ||
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| '''Height''' || 111 inches | | '''Height''' || 111 inches | ||
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| '''Power/Fuel''' || Diesel | | '''Power/Fuel''' || Diesel or Gasoline | ||
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The '''[[Champion Bus]] LF Transport''' is a low floor cutaway type bus built on | The '''[[Champion Bus]] LF Transport''' is a low floor cutaway-type bus built on the [[Chevrolet]]/[[GMC]] [[Chevrolet Express|4500]] or [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company E-Series Cutaway|E450]] chassis. It was also built on the [[IC Bus]] [[IC Bus UC Series|UC]] chassis until it was discontinued in 2015. The LF Transport was introduced at the 2013 Community Transportation Association of America Expo in Albuquerque, New Mexico. | ||
The body uses a galvanized steel frame with a composite exterior. The LF Transport introduced a number of features that Champion has dubbed ''FlexBus''. The bus has an electronically controlled suspension with automatic self-leveling. The suspension has an auxiliary air support system. | The body uses a galvanized steel frame with a composite exterior. The LF Transport introduced a number of features that Champion has dubbed ''FlexBus''. The bus has an electronically controlled suspension with automatic self-leveling. The suspension has an auxiliary air support system. The OverRise function bus up to 2.5 inches to allow it to navigate complicated terrain. An automatic self-adjusting ramp, called the Equalizer Ramp is used. Inside, the Dynamic Ramp towards the rear of the bus provides a level step or lowers to become a ramp that improves accessibility. This optional feature is operated by pneumatic cylinders and controlled from the driver’s area of the cab. An LCD display is available to display suspension and ramp metrics and diagnostics. | ||
==Specifications (Chevrolet/GMC 4500 chassis)== | ==Specifications (Chevrolet/GMC 4500 chassis)== | ||
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!Wheelbase | |||
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|177", 185" or 216" | |||
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!GVWR: 14,200 lbs | |||
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!Engine | |||
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|[[General Motors Corporation|GM]] Duramax 6.6L (diesel) | |||
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|[[General Motors Corporation|GM]] Vortec V8 6.0L (gasoline) | |||
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!Transmission | |||
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|6-speed automatic w/OD | |||
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==Specifications (Ford E450 chassis)== | ==Specifications (Ford E450 chassis)== | ||
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!Wheelbase | |||
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|176", 186" or 208" | |||
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!GVWR | |||
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|14,500 lbs | |||
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!Engine | |||
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|[[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Triton|Triton]] V10 6.8L gasoline | |||
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!Transmission | |||
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|[[Ford]] TorqShift® 5-Speed automatic w/OD | |||
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==Specifications (IC Bus UC chassis)== | ==Specifications (IC Bus UC chassis)== | ||
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!Wheelbase | |||
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|240" | |||
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!GVWR | |||
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|19,500 lbs | |||
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!Engine | |||
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|[[International]] [[International Truck and Engine MaxxForce 7|MaxxForce 7]] | |||
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!Transmission | |||
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|[[Allison]] | |||
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==Demonstrator and engineering units== | ==Demonstrator and engineering units== |
Revision as of 23:33, 3 November 2018
Champion LF Transport | |
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Years of manufacture | 2013 to present |
Length | 23 feet to 27 feet |
Width | 102 inches |
Height | 111 inches |
Power/Fuel | Diesel or Gasoline |
The Champion Bus LF Transport is a low floor cutaway-type bus built on the Chevrolet/GMC 4500 or Ford E450 chassis. It was also built on the IC Bus UC chassis until it was discontinued in 2015. The LF Transport was introduced at the 2013 Community Transportation Association of America Expo in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The body uses a galvanized steel frame with a composite exterior. The LF Transport introduced a number of features that Champion has dubbed FlexBus. The bus has an electronically controlled suspension with automatic self-leveling. The suspension has an auxiliary air support system. The OverRise function bus up to 2.5 inches to allow it to navigate complicated terrain. An automatic self-adjusting ramp, called the Equalizer Ramp is used. Inside, the Dynamic Ramp towards the rear of the bus provides a level step or lowers to become a ramp that improves accessibility. This optional feature is operated by pneumatic cylinders and controlled from the driver’s area of the cab. An LCD display is available to display suspension and ramp metrics and diagnostics.
Specifications (Chevrolet/GMC 4500 chassis)
Wheelbase |
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177", 185" or 216" |
GVWR: 14,200 lbs |
Engine |
GM Duramax 6.6L (diesel) |
GM Vortec V8 6.0L (gasoline) |
Transmission |
6-speed automatic w/OD |
Specifications (Ford E450 chassis)
Wheelbase |
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176", 186" or 208" |
GVWR |
14,500 lbs |
Engine |
Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline |
Transmission |
Ford TorqShift® 5-Speed automatic w/OD |
Specifications (IC Bus UC chassis)
Wheelbase |
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240" |
GVWR |
19,500 lbs |
Engine |
International MaxxForce 7 |
Transmission |
Allison |
Demonstrator and engineering units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses
Fleet number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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07/2015 | 1FDFE4FS8EDB17252 | Ford Triton V10 6.8L gasoline | Ford | Altoona tested from October 24, 2016 until November 17, 2017. |
Operators
Canada
- Lindsay Transit - Kawartha Lakes, ON
- Port Hope Transit - Port Hope, ON
- St. Thomas Transit - St. Thomas, ON
United States
- Athens Public Transit - Athens, OH
- Manchester Transit Authority (MTA) - Manchester, NH
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) - Clearwater, FL
References
- Champion Bus Incorporated LF Transport page
- Personal notes & sightings