Girardin Minibus MB-IV

Girardin Minibus MB-IV
Years of manufacture	1991 to 2005
Length	252.5 to 310.5 inches
Width	96 inches
Power/Fuel	Diesel

The Girardin MB-IV is a type-A school bus that was offered on both Ford and GM chassis with dual rear wheels on the rear axle. The bus could be equipped with a wheelchair lift. The MB-IV was available in a commercial bus version which featured greater seat pitch, more comfortable seating, and more amenities. In 2005, Girardin introduced the successor to the MB-IV, the G5.

Models

Model number	Chassis	Length (inches)	Height (inches)
MB-IV 100	Ford	252.5	111
	GM	263.5
MB-IV 200	Ford	278.5	113
	GM	289.5
MB-IV 200C	Ford	278.5	118
	GM	289.5
MB-IV 300D	Ford	310.5	118
	GM	N/A	N/A
MB-IV 900	Ford	310.5	113
	GM	N/A	N/A

Specifications

Ford chassis

Engine

• Ford 5.4 litre (gasoline)
• Ford 6.0 litre (diesel)
• Ford 6.8 litre (gasoline)

Transmission

• 5 speed auto

Capacity

• up to 30 passengers

GM/Chevy chassis

Engine

• GM 6.0 litre (gasoline)
• GM 6.6 litre (diesel)

Transmission

• 4 speed auto

Capacity

• up to 30 passengers

Operators

Canada

• First Student Canada (formerly Briggs Bus Lines) - Edmonton, AB
• Golden Arrow School Buses - Edmonton, AB