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The '''[[Motor Coach Industries]] D4500CT''' motorcoach | The '''[[Motor Coach Industries]] D4500CT''' is a commuter and charter motorcoach available in Canada and the United States. In 2005, MCI redesigned their [[Motor Coach Industries D-Series|D-Series coach]]. The D4500CT inherited the headlights from the [[MCI G-Series|G-Series]] and is available with optional flush-mounted passenger windows. Fluted stainless steel sides are also an option. | ||
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A diesel-electric hybrid version of this coach, dubbed the [[Motor Coach Industries D4500CTH|D4500CTH]], made its debut in 2007. [[Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County|Houston METRO]] was the launch customer. | A diesel-electric hybrid version of this coach, dubbed the [[Motor Coach Industries D4500CTH|D4500CTH]], made its debut in 2007. [[Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County|Houston METRO]] was the launch customer. | ||
In April 2010, MCI began touring a CNG-powered commuter coach. The coach was leased from [[New Jersey Transit]] and updated with a newer [[Cummins]] | In April 2010, MCI began touring a CNG-powered commuter coach. The coach was leased from [[New Jersey Transit]] and updated with a newer 8.3 litre [[Cummins]] CNG engine. In addition, a new coach was built with an 8.9 litre EPA 2010-compliant Cummins CNG engine and shown to multiple transit agencies. MCI wanted to gauge the market for the coach and show off the benefits of CNG.<ref>[http://www.mcicoach.com/enTouchCMS/app/viewDocument?docID=761 Rolling with gas: CNG-powered MCI Commuter Coach goes on nationwide tour for U.S. Transit Agencies], mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-11-12</ref> The tour ended a few moths later, and in October, MCI announced a CNG power option will be available on 2011 coaches.<ref>[http://www.mcicoach.com/media-center/2010-10-04-cng.htm MCI again revolutionizes energy-smart public transit, offers CNG as an option on 2011 Commuter Coaches], mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-11-12</ref> | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== |
Revision as of 19:29, 17 April 2016
Motor Coach Industries D4500CT | |
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Years of manufacture | 2006 to present |
Length | 45 feet |
Width | 102 inches |
Power/Fuel | Diesel or CNG |
The Motor Coach Industries D4500CT is a commuter and charter motorcoach available in Canada and the United States. In 2005, MCI redesigned their D-Series coach. The D4500CT inherited the headlights from the G-Series and is available with optional flush-mounted passenger windows. Fluted stainless steel sides are also an option.
Design Changes
Coaches meeting the EPA 2007 and 2010 standards sport a redesigned rear end incorporating changes to the engine cooling system for each emission standard. Coaches meeting the EPA 2010 standards are also equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system that includes a 15 gallon diesel exhaust fluid tank.[1]
Likely as a request from New Jersey Transit, their 2014 batch of D4500CT coaches were delivered with redesigned headlights. This simplified design has three round LED clusters arranged in a gently curving row. Other operators, such as Broward County Transit and GO Transit have adopted the same headlights.
Alternative propulsion
A diesel-electric hybrid version of this coach, dubbed the D4500CTH, made its debut in 2007. Houston METRO was the launch customer.
In April 2010, MCI began touring a CNG-powered commuter coach. The coach was leased from New Jersey Transit and updated with a newer 8.3 litre Cummins CNG engine. In addition, a new coach was built with an 8.9 litre EPA 2010-compliant Cummins CNG engine and shown to multiple transit agencies. MCI wanted to gauge the market for the coach and show off the benefits of CNG.[2] The tour ended a few moths later, and in October, MCI announced a CNG power option will be available on 2011 coaches.[3]
Specifications
Dimensions | ||
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Length: 45.42' (13.84m) | ||
Width: 102" (2.59m) | ||
Height: 137" (3.48m) | ||
Wheelbase: 318.00" (8.08m) | ||
Turning Radius: 47' (14.33m) | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight: 50,000 lbs (22,679 kg) | ||
Engine | Emissions | Availability |
Caterpillar C13 12.5 liter, 380 hp | EPA 2004 & 2007 | 2005-2009 |
Cummins ISL9 8.9 liter, 380 hp | EPA 2010 & 2013 | 2010-present |
Cummins ISM 10.8 liter, 410 hp | EPA 2007 | 2007-2010 |
Cummins ISX12 11.9 liter, 425 hp w/ engine brake | EPA 2010 & 2013 | 2010-present |
Cummins Westport ISL G 8.9 liter, 320 hp | EPA 2010 & 2013 | 2011-present |
Cummins Westport ISX12 G 11.9 liter, 320 hp | EPA 2013 | 2014-PRESENT |
Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7 liter | (2006-2007) | |
Detroit Diesel Series 60 14 liter, 435 hp, DDEC V with Jacob's engine brake | EPA 2007 | 2007-2010 |
Transmission | Availability | |
Allison B500 6 speed | 2006-present | |
Allison B500R 6 speed with retarder | 2006-present | |
ZF 12AS2301BO 12 speed | 2006-2010, 2011-present | |
HVAC | ||
Carrier Transicold | ||
Suspension | ||
Air suspension with automatic leveling system | ||
Axles | Availability | |
Front: Meritor 16,000 lb | ||
Drive: Meritor 22,500 lb | ||
Tag: Meritor 12,000 lb / 14,000 lb | 2006-2009 / Q2 2009-present | |
Brakes | ||
EX-225 disc brakes w/ unitized hubs and preset bearings | ||
Steering | ||
Ross integral power steering |
Operators
Canada
- GO Transit - Golden Horseshoe, ON
United States
- Academy Bus Lines - Hoboken, NJ
- Beaver County Transit Authority - Beaver Falls / Rochester, PA
- Boston Express - South New Hampshire
- Broward County Transit - Fort Lauderdale & Broward County, FL
- C&J - New Hampshire
- Capital Metro Transit - Austin, TX
- City of Santa Clarita Transit - Santa Clarita, CA
- Coach USA
- Connecticut Transit - Stamford, Hartford & New Haven, CT
- DART First State - DE
- MTA Flint - Flint, MI
- Foothill Transit- San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys, CA (CNG Demo Unit)
- Greater Richmond Transit Company - Richmond, VA
- Maryland Transit Administration - Baltimore & vicinity, MD
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority - New York, NY
- METRO - Houston & Harris County, TX
- Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) - Monterey & Salinas, CA
- New Jersey Transit (NJT) - Newark, NJ
- PRTC - Woodbridge, VA
- Short Line Bus - Mahwah, NJ
- Western Contra Costa County Transit Authority - Contra Costa County, CA
- Yolo County Transportation District (Yolobus) - Woodland & Yolo County, CA
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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2005 |
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2006 | 1M8PDMDA26P057072 | Caterpillar C13 | Allison B500 |
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2007 | 1M8PDMEA77P057830 | Cummins ISM | Allison B500R | To Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission 374. | ||
2008 | 1M8PDMEA68P058436 | Cummins ISM | Allison B500 | Submitted for Altoona test June 2008 | ||
2008 |
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2008 | 1M8PDMEA29P058774 | Cummins ISM | Allison B500R |
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Mar. 2009 | 1M8PDMEA19P058992 | Cummins ISM | Allison B500 |
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2010 |
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2010 | Cummins Westport ISL G | Allison B500R | CNG-powered demo | |||
2010 |
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Nov 2010 | 1M8PDMAA1BP059653 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500 |
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59654D | Nov 2010 | 1M8PDMBA5BP059654 | Cummins ISX11.9 | Allison B500 |
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13284 | 2014 |
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2014 |
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13311 | 2014 |
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References
- ↑ FYI from MCI, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-07-15
- ↑ Rolling with gas: CNG-powered MCI Commuter Coach goes on nationwide tour for U.S. Transit Agencies, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-11-12
- ↑ MCI again revolutionizes energy-smart public transit, offers CNG as an option on 2011 Commuter Coaches, mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-11-12