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The '''[[Motor Coach Industries]] D4500CT''' motorcoach features a redesigned front incorporating headlights from the [[MCI G-Series|G-Series]] as well as an option for flush-mounted passenger windows. Fluted stainless steel sides are also an option.  
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.
Long a fixture of commuter fleets across the country, the D4500CT is scheduled to be phased out at the end of the 2021 model year in favor of the new [[Motor Coach Industries D45 CRT|D45 CRT]] high floor commuter coach.


==Design Changes==
Coaches meeting the EPA 2007 and 2010 standards sport a [[Motor Coach Industries D-Series#Redesigned Rear|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.<ref name="FYI">[http://www.mcicoach.com/fyiFromMci/story/0710.htm FYI from MCI], mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-07-15</ref>
Coaches meeting the EPA 2007 and 2010 standards sport a [[Motor Coach Industries D-Series#Redesigned Rear|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.<ref name="FYI">[http://www.mcicoach.com/fyiFromMci/story/0710.htm FYI from MCI], mcicoach.com, retrieved on 2010-07-15</ref>
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==
==Alternative propulsion==
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]] 8.3 litre CNG engine. In addition, a new coach was built with an 8.9 litre EPA 2010-compliant CNG engine from Cummins and was shown to multiple transit gaencies. 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>
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==
'''Dimensions'''
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed"
*Length: 45.42' (13.84m)
|-
*Width: 102" (2.59m)
!colspan=3|Dimensions
*Height: 137" (3.48m)
|-
*Wheelbase: 318.00" (8.08m)
|colspan=3|Length: 45.42' (13.84m)
*Turning Radius: 47' (14.33m)
|-
*Gross Vehicle Weight: 50,000 lbs (22,679 kg)
|colspan=3|Width: 102" (2.59m)
 
|-
'''Engine'''
|colspan=3|Height: 137" (3.48m)
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL9]] EPA 2010 8.9 liter, 380 hp (standard, 2010-present)
|-
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISX|ISX11.9]] EPA 2010 11.9 liter, 425 hp with engine brake (2010-present)
|colspan=3|Wheelbase: 318.00" (8.08m)
* [[Cummins#Cummins_Westport|Cummins Westport]] [[Cummins Westport ISL G|ISL G]] EPA 2010 8.9 liter, 320 hp (CNG, 2011-present)
|-
* [[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar C13|C13]] EPA 2004 12.5 liter, 380 hp (2006-2007)
|colspan=3|Front Overhang: 75.90" (1.93m)
* [[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar C13|C13]] EPA 2007 12.5 liter, 410 hp (2007-2009)
|-
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISM|ISM]] EPA 2007 10.8 liter, 410 hp (2007-2010)
|colspan=3|Rear Overhang: 105.60" (2.68m)
* [[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 60|Series 60]] EPA 2004 12.7 liter (2006-2007)
|-
* [[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 60|Series 60]] EPA 2007 14 liter, 435 hp, DDEC V with Jacob's engine brake (2007-2010)
|colspan=3|Turning Radius: 50.75' (15.47m)
 
|-
'''Transmission'''
|colspan=3|Turning Radius w/ steerable tag: 47' (14.33m)
* [[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500]] 6 speed (2006-present)
|-
* [[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500R]] 6 speed with retarder (2006-present)
|colspan=3|Gross Vehicle Weight: 50,000 lbs (22,679 kg)
* [[ZF Group|ZF]] [[ZF AS Tronic|12AS2301BO]] 12 speed (2006-2010, 2011-present))
|-
 
!Engine
'''HVAC'''
!Emissions
* Carrier Transicold
!Availability
 
|-
'''Suspension'''
|[[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar C13|C13]] 12.5 liter, 380 hp
*Air suspension with automatic leveling system  
|EPA 2004 & EPA 2007
 
|2005 to 2009
'''Axles'''
|-
* Front: Meritor 16,000 lb
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL9]] 8.9 liter, 380 hp  
* Drive: Meritor 22,500 lb
|EPA 2010 & EPA 2013
* Tag: Meritor 12,000 lb (2006-2009) 14,000 lb (Q2 2009-present)
|2010 to 2017
 
|-
'''Brakes'''
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISM|ISM]] 10.8 liter, 410 hp
*EX-225 disc brakes w/ unitized hubs and preset bearings  
|EPA 2007
 
|2007 to 2010
'''Steering'''
|-
*Ross integral power steering
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISX|ISX12]] 11.9 liter, 425 hp w/ engine brake
|EPA 2010, EPA 2013 & EPA 2016
|2010 to 2019
|-
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins X12 and X15|X12]] 11.9 liter, 410 hp w/ engine brake
|GHG17
|Q4 2019 to present (diesel only)
|-
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins L9|L9]] 8.9 liter, 380 hp
|GHG17
|2017 to present (hybrid only)
|-
|[[Cummins#Cummins_Westport|Cummins Westport]] [[Cummins Westport ISL G|ISL G]] 8.9 liter, 320 hp
|EPA 2010, EPA 2013, EPA 2016 & GHG17
|2011 to 2019
|-
|[[Cummins#Cummins_Westport|Cummins Westport]] [[Cummins Westport ISX12 G|ISX12 G]] 11.9 liter, 400 hp
|EPA 2013 & EPA 2016
|2014 to 2019
|-
|[[Cummins#Cummins_Westport|Cummins Westport]] [[Cummins Westport ISX12N|ISX12N]] 11.9 liter, 400 hp
|GHG17
|2019 to present (CNG only)
|-  
||[[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 60|Series 60]] 12.7 liter  
|EPA 2004
|2005 to 2007
|-
|[[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 60|Series 60]] 14 liter, 435 hp, DDEC V with Jacobs engine brake
|EPA 2007
|2007 to 2010
|-
!Transmission
!colspan=2|Availability
|-
|[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500]] 6 speed
|colspan=2|2005 to present
|-
|[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500R]] 6 speed with retarder  
|colspan=2|2005 to present
|-
|[[ZF Group|ZF]] [[ZF AS Tronic|12 AS 2301 BO]] 12 speed  
|colspan=2|2005 to 2010, 2011 to 2016
|-
!colspan=2|HVAC
!Availability
|-
|colspan=2|Carrier Transicold
|2005 to 2010
|-
|colspan=2|MCI A/C Compressor
|2010 to present
|-
!colspan=3|Suspension
|-
|colspan=3|Air suspension with automatic leveling system  
|-
!Front axle
!colspan=2|Availability
|-
|Meritor 16,000 lb
|colspan=2|
|-
!Drive axle
!colspan=2|Availability
|-
|Meritor 22,500 lb
|colspan=2|
|-
!Tag axle
!colspan=2|Availability
|-
|Meritor 12,000 lb
|colspan=2|2005 to 2009
|-
|Meritor 14,000 lb (steerable optional)
|colspan=2|Q2 2009 to present
|-
!colspan=3|Brakes
|-
|colspan=3|EX-225 disc brakes w/ unitized hubs and preset bearings  
|-
!colspan=3|Steering
|-
|colspan=3|Ross integral power steering
|-
!colspan=3|Electrical System
|-
|colspan=3|Parker-Vansco fully multiplexed
|-
!colspan=3|Fuel tank
|-
|colspan=3|164 U.S. gal diesel
|-
|colspan=3|DOT 304 compliant capacity of 15,568 SCF CNG
|}


==Operators==
==Operators==
===Canada [[Image:Flag of Canada.png|28px]]===
===Canada [[Image:Flag of Canada.png|28px]]===
* [[GO Transit]] - Golden Horseshoe, ON
* [[GO Transit]] - Golden Horseshoe, ON
* [[Ontario Northland]] (demonstrator)


===United States [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|28px]]===
===United States [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|28px]]===
* [[Academy Bus Lines]] - Hoboken, NJ  
* [[Academy Bus Lines]] - Hoboken, NJ  
* [[Antelope Valley Transit Authority]] (AVTA) - Palmdale & Lancaster, CA
* [[Beaver County Transit Authority]] - Beaver Falls / Rochester, PA
* [[Beaver County Transit Authority]] - Beaver Falls / Rochester, PA
* [[Boston Express]] - South New Hampshire
* [[Boston Express]] - South New Hampshire
* [[Broward County Transit]] - Fort Lauderdale & Broward County, FL
* [[C&J]] - New Hampshire
* [[C&J]] - New Hampshire
* [[Capital Metro Transit]] - Austin, TX
* [[Capital Metro Transit]] - Austin, TX
* [[Charlotte Area Transit System]] (CATS) - Charlotte, NC
* [[City of Santa Clarita Transit]] - Santa Clarita, CA
* [[City of Santa Clarita Transit]] - Santa Clarita, CA
* [[Coach USA]]
* [[Coach USA]]
* [[Connecticut Transit]] - Stamford, Hartford & New Haven, CT
* [[Connecticut Transit]] - Stamford, Hartford & New Haven, CT
* [[Flint Mass Transportation Authority|MTA Flint]] - Flint, MI
* [[Delaware Transit Corporation]] - DE
* [[Flint Mass Transportation Authority]] (MTA Flint) - Flint, MI
* [[Foothill Transit]]- San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys, CA (CNG Demo Unit)
* [[Foothill Transit]]- San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys, CA (CNG Demo Unit)
* [[Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority]] (RTA) - Cleveland, OH
* [[Greater Richmond Transit Company]] - Richmond, VA
* [[Greater Richmond Transit Company]] - Richmond, VA
* [[Golden Gate Transit]] - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
* [[Loudoun County Transit]] - Loudoun County, VA
* [[Maryland Transit Administration]] - Baltimore & vicinity, MD
* [[Maryland Transit Administration]] - Baltimore & vicinity, MD
* [[Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority]] (MVRTA) - Haverhill & Lawrence, MA
* [[Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County]] (METRO) - Houston & Harris County, TX
* [[Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] - New York, NY
* [[Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] - New York, NY
* [[Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County|METRO]] - Houston & Harris County, TX
* [[Monterey-Salinas Transit]] (MST) - Monterey & Salinas, CA  
* [[Monterey-Salinas Transit]] (MST) - Monterey & Salinas, CA  
* [[Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority]] (WeGo Public Transit) - Nashville, TN
* [[New Jersey Transit]] (NJT) - Newark, NJ  
* [[New Jersey Transit]] (NJT) - Newark, NJ  
* [[Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission|PRTC]] - Woodbridge, VA
* [[OSU-Stillwater Community Transit System]] - Stillwater, OK
* [[Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission]] (PRTC) - Woodbridge, VA
* [[Regional Transportation District]] (RTD) - Denver, CO
* [[Roaring Fork Transportation Authority]] (RFTA) - Roaring Fork Valley, CO
* [[San Diego Metropolitan Transit System ]] (MTS) - San Diego, CA '''(on order)'''
* [[Solano County Transit]] (SolTrans) - Solano County, CA
* [[Sound Transit]] - Snohomish, King, and Pierce Counties, WA
* [[Short Line Bus Company|Short Line Bus]] - Mahwah, NJ
* [[Short Line Bus Company|Short Line Bus]] - Mahwah, NJ
* [[Stanislaus Regional Transit]] (StaRT) - Stanislaus County, CA
* [[Steamboat Springs Transit]] - Steamboat Springs, CO
* [[Ventura County Transportation Commission]] - Ventura County, CA
* [[Western Contra Costa County Transit Authority]] - Contra Costa County, CA
* [[Yolo County Transportation District]] (Yolobus) - Woodland & Yolo County, CA
* [[Yolo County Transportation District]] (Yolobus) - Woodland & Yolo County, CA
* [[Yosemite Area Regional Transit System]] (YARTS) - Merced, CA


==Demonstrator and engineering units==
==Demonstrator and engineering units==
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|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISM|ISM]]
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISM|ISM]]
|[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500]]
|[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500]]
|align="left"|Submitted for Altoona test June 2008
|align="left"|
*Altoona test bus from April 11, 2008 to June 10, 2008.
*Sold to [[San Joaquin Regional Transit District]] as [[San Joaquin Regional Transit District 2046|2046]].
|- align="center"
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*Demo with [[Metropolitan Transportation Authority|New York MTA]] spring 2011
*Demo with [[Metropolitan Transportation Authority|New York MTA]] spring 2011
*Displayed at OTE 2012
*Displayed at OTE 2012
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|13117D
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|2014
|[[Motor Coach Industries D4500CT 'E VINs'#EP013117|1M8PDMBA7EP013117]]
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISX|ISX]]
|
|align="left"|
*White with blue and grey sweeping lines
*Commuter spec, 57 Amaya-Astron Torino seats, with indigo and tan interior
*Sold to [[Upstate Transit]] in Saratoga Springs, NY
|- align="center"
|13284
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|2014
|[[Motor Coach Industries D4500CT 'E VINs'#EP013284|1M8PDMBA4EP013284]]
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISX|ISX]]
|
|align="left"|
*White
*Displayed at 2014 CUTA Trans-Expo
|- align="center
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|2014
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|align="left"|
*CNG-powered
*White with blue and green sweeps
*Displayed at 2014 APTA Expo
|- align="center
|13311
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|2014
|[[Motor Coach Industries D4500CT 'E VINs'#EP013311|1M8PDMBA3EP013311]]
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISX|ISX]]
|
|align="left"|
*White with red and blue sweeps
*Displayed at 2014 APTA Expo
|- align="center
|13895
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|2015
|[[Motor Coach Industries D4500CT 'F VINs'#FP013895|1M8PDM3A0FP013895]]
|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISX|ISX-G]]
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|align="left"|
*CNG-powered
*White with green and blue environmental-themed graphics
*Displayed at 2016 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference
*Demonstrated with [[Ontario Northland]] from July 2017
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Revision as of 21:12, 24 March 2021

Motor Coach Industries D4500CT
MCI D4500CT
Years of manufacture 2005 to present
Length 45 feet
Width 102 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel or CNG
MCI D4500CT New Rear Cap

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.

Long a fixture of commuter fleets across the country, the D4500CT is scheduled to be phased out at the end of the 2021 model year in favor of the new D45 CRT high floor commuter coach.

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

Operators

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Demonstrator and engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses

Fleet number Thumbnail Year VIN Engine Transmission Notes
2005
  • White with blue streak and planetary theme
  • Displayed at 2005 APTA Expo
2006 1M8PDMDA26P057072 Caterpillar C13 Allison B500
  • EPA2007-compliant
  • Submitted for Altoona test December 2006
2007 1M8PDMEA77P057830 Cummins ISM Allison B500R To Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission 374.
2008 1M8PDMEA68P058436 Cummins ISM Allison B500
2008
  • Medium blue with 75th anniversary scheme
  • D4505-type front bumper
  • Displayed at 2008 APTA Expo
2008 1M8PDMEA29P058774 Cummins ISM Allison B500R
Mar. 2009 1M8PDMEA19P058992 Cummins ISM Allison B500
  • White with green and burgundy leaf with sweeps scheme
  • Displayed at 2009 CUTA Trans-Expo
2010
  • White with green earth with leaves and flowers scheme
  • Displayed at OTE 2010
2010 Cummins Westport ISL G Allison B500R CNG-powered demo
2010
  • White with blue waves and grey skyline scheme
  • Displayed at 2010 CUTA Trans-Expo
  • Displayed at 2012 CUTA Trans-Expo
Nov 2010 1M8PDMAA1BP059653 Cummins ISL9 Allison B500
  • 2011 model
  • White with Motor Coach Industries lettering
  • Given house scene decals in 2011
  • Displayed at 2011 APTA and CUTA expos
59654D Nov 2010 1M8PDMBA5BP059654 Cummins ISX11.9 Allison B500
  • 2011 model
  • White with Motor Coach Industries lettering and american flag graphics
  • Demo with New York MTA spring 2011
  • Displayed at OTE 2012
13117D 2014 1M8PDMBA7EP013117 Cummins ISX
  • White with blue and grey sweeping lines
  • Commuter spec, 57 Amaya-Astron Torino seats, with indigo and tan interior
  • Sold to Upstate Transit in Saratoga Springs, NY
13284 2014 1M8PDMBA4EP013284 Cummins ISX
  • White
  • Displayed at 2014 CUTA Trans-Expo
2014
  • CNG-powered
  • White with blue and green sweeps
  • Displayed at 2014 APTA Expo
13311 2014 1M8PDMBA3EP013311 Cummins ISX
  • White with red and blue sweeps
  • Displayed at 2014 APTA Expo
13895 2015 1M8PDM3A0FP013895 Cummins ISX-G
  • CNG-powered
  • White with green and blue environmental-themed graphics
  • Displayed at 2016 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference
  • Demonstrated with Ontario Northland from July 2017

References