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Revision as of 16:25, 14 February 2015
Years of manufacture | 2001 to present |
Length | 45 feet |
Width | 102 inches |
Power/Fuel | Diesel |
The Motor Coach Industries J4500 was introduced to the motorcoach market at the 2001 UMA Expo in Atlantic City[1] and is now MCI's best selling coach. Its original look was very similar to the E-Series coach, but had some minor differences including different front marker lights, windshield, and rear design.
The J4500 led the industry in coach sales for the first quarter of 2011.[2]
Design history
The J4500 was developed in response to demand for a coach that was as attractive as the E-Series, but had less complex and expensive features. The majority of the E-Series' exterior, designed by DesignworksUSA, was carried over to the J4500.
The tail light assemblies were initially behind a clear lens which was deleted from coaches a few years into production. It was not uncommon for condensation to develop behind them. The tail lights fur later revised again.
In 2009, MCI made wide-ride suspension, electronic stability control, reverse sensing system, and Blaupunkt entertainment system standard features. Amerex fire suppression system, Asset Tracking System (GPS) and DriveCam monitoring system also became options. MCI added a new interior lighting system which fades on and off and optional LED cabin night lights.
MCI selected the Cummins ISX engine as the standard for the EPA 2010-compliant J4500 with the Detroit Diesel DD13 as an option. The Allison automatic transmission is standard and the ZF automatic-manual transmission was made an option later in 2011. The 2011-model year also saw the addition of a steerable tag axle and 15 inch television monitors.
MCI tagain worked with DesignworksUSA to redesign the J4500. The new J4500 was launched for the 2013 model year, with Peter Pan Bus Lines taking delivery of the first coach in the fall of 2012. The J4500 was given updated LED headlight clusters behind coated polycarbonate lenses. A trail of amber LEDs function as the turn signal. The more robust bumper has smooth recesses for fog lights. The rear was given sharper lines, and the centre brake lights were moved higher. Larger tail lights are set in a taller red bezel.
The driver's area was revised for greater visibility and accessibility. An optional driver's seat with three-point seat belt boasts and additional two inches of space. Drivers have optional "Yo" lights which are used to acknowledge passing vehicles.
The J4500 received a new parcel rack design in 2014 which affords passengers more head room. They also feature new multisets with improved layout and illuminated "fasten seatbelt" sign. The seating arrangement has be reconfigured to yield more legroom. An improved lavatory features more ventilation, better lighting, and a shatterproof mirror.
In addition, MCI added their Dynamic Suspension System which levels the coach based on loads and road surface. For the 2015 model year, independent front suspension replaced the solid beam front axle on the J4500. In addition a new brake system from Bendix offers the option of adaptive cruise control.
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Original taillight cluster (2001-2004)
- Diversified Transportation 3547.jpg
Taillight cluster without clear lense.
Specifications
Dimensions | |||
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Length: 45.58 ft. (13.80m) | |||
Width: 102.00 in (2.59m) | |||
Height: 140.75 in (3.58m) | |||
Wheelbase: 315.00 in (8.00m) | |||
Turning Radius: 47.00 ft (14.32m) | |||
Gross Vehicle Weight: 54,000 lb (24,494 kg) | |||
Engine | Emissions | Availability | |
Caterpillar C12 430 hp | EPA 2004 | 2001-2004 | |
Caterpillar C13 EPA 2004 12.5 litre, 410 hp | EPA 2004 & 2010 | 2004-2010 | |
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 | |
Detroit Diesel DD13 12.8 litre | EPA 2010 & 2013 | 2010-present | |
Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7 liter 400 hp / 435 hp | EPA 2004 | 2001-2005 / 2005-2007 | |
Detroit Diesel Series 60 14 liter, 435 hp, DDEC V w/ Jacob's engine brake | EPA 2007 | 2007-2010 | |
Transmission | Availability | ||
Allison B500 6 speed | 2001-present | ||
Allison B500R 6 speed with retarder | 2001-present | ||
ZF 10 AS 2301 BO 10 speed | 2003-2007 | ||
ZF 12AS2301BO 12 speed | 2007-2010, 2011-present | ||
HVAC | |||
Carrier Transicold | |||
Suspension | Availability | ||
Air suspension with automatic leveling system | 2001-2009 | ||
Wide Ride air suspension system with Koni FSD shock absorbers | 2009-present | ||
Axles | Availability | ||
Front: ArvinMeritor 16,500 lb, unitized wheel ends | |||
Drive: ArvinMeritor axles; 23,000 lb, pre-set bearings | |||
Tag: ArvinMeritor 16,500 lb tag, unitized wheel ends | |||
Brakes | Availability | ||
ArvinMeritor EX-225 disc brakes w/ unitized hubs and preset bearings | 2001-2014 | ||
Bendix ADB 22 X disc brakes | 2014-present | ||
Steering | |||
ZF variable ratio steering |
Other photos
Anniversary Edition
In 2008, MCI announced a J4500 Anniversary Edition (J4500LX) that would be produced to mark 75 years of coach-building excellence. It was previewed at the UMA Expo in San Francisco.
Features
- Cummins ISM 10.8-liter, 410 hp Engine
- Designworks USA-styled aluminum wheels
- shiny chrome mirrors with built-in turn signals
- conversion-style exterior lighting
- seating with larger headrests, leather piping, and a more stylish profile
- new wide-ride suspension and handling package with ABS, Electronic Stability Control System, Automatic Traction Control and Roll Stability Control
- Reverse Sensing
- SmartWave tire-pressure monitoring
- Blaupunkt entertainment package - 15 tweeters, dual subwoofers, in-dash DVD player, six video monitors, audio inputs including iPod dock
- 110V outlets approximately every third row
- configured for wireless Internet service, and acceptance for satellite television / radio
- LED aisle lighting
- E4500 steering wheel and upgraded instrumentation panel
Operators
Canada
- 417 Bus Line
- Absolute Charters - Halifax, NS
- Autobus Brissette - Berthierville, QC
- Autobus Drummondville (Bourgeois) - Drummondville, QC
- Autobus Hélie
- Autobus Laval
- Autobus La Capitale
- Autobus La Québécoise
- Autobus Menard - Sept-Iles, QC
- Ayr Coach Lines
- Badder Bus Service - Thamesville, ON
- Banff Transportation and Tours
- Beaver Bus Lines
- Bell-Horizon
- Bi-West Translines
- Brewster Transportation
- Calgary Motor Coach - Calgary, AB
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Can-ar Coach Service
- Cherrey Bus Lines
- Coach Canada
- Conseil intermunicipal de transport de Sorel-Varennes (CITSV) - Contrecoeur; Saint-Amable; Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel; Sorel-Tracy; Varennes; and Verchères - QC
- Conseil intermunicipal de transport du Sud-Ouest
- Conseil intermunicipal de transport Le Richelain - Candiac; La Prairie; St-Philippe-de-La-Prairie, QC
- De Jong's Tours
- Denny's Bus Lines
- Diversified Transportation - Fort McMurray, AB
- Frontier Bus Lines - Red Deer, AB
- Golden Arrow - Edmonton, AB
- Getaway Coach Lines - Vaughan, ON
- Great Canadian Coaches
- Groupe Galland
- Howard Bus Service
- Intercar - Jonquière, QC
- International Stage Lines - Richmond, BC
- La Chaudiere
- Leduc Bus Lines - Rockland, ON
- Maverick Coach Lines - Vancouver, BC
- McCoy Bus Service
- Moose Mountain Bus Lines (Beaver Bus Lines)
- Murray Hill - QC
- Ontario Northland
- Orleans Express
- Parkinson Coach Lines
- Prince Albert Northern
- Ryjo Tours
- Sagamie
- TDL Group (Tim Hortons/Tim Hortons Children's Foundation)
- Tofino Bus Services
- Transdev Limocar
- Universal Coach Line - Richmond, BC
- Urbis Transport urbain Les Moulins - Mascouche and Terrebonne, QC
- Wills Bus Lines - Binbrook, ON
United States
- Academy Bus Lines
- Adventures By Dawn - Clinton, MD
- Airport Metro Connection - Hyattsville, MD
- American Coach Lines
- Annett Bus Lines
- Archway - West Warwick, RI
- Arrow Stage Lines - operates some J4500LX
- Baker's Charter & Tours
- Bauer's
- Beach Transportation
- Blackhawk Express - Bloomer, WI
- Bloom Charter Services
- Blue Grass Tours
- Bonanza Bus Lines - Providence, RI
- Brantley Charter
- Brush Hill Tours - Boston, MA
- Burlington Trailways
- C&J Express (Sea Gull Holiday)
- Calco Travel
- Capital Executive Limousine - Manassas, VA
- Capitol Bus Lines
- Casino Express - Houston, TX
- Caz Limo and Tours - Syracuse and Ithaca, NY
- Cedar Valley World Travel - Cedar Rapids, IA
- Certified Transportation - Santa Ana, CA
- Champion Coach
- Chariots of Hire
- Chicago Classic Coach
- Clark Travel
- Classic Charter - Visalia, San Joaquin Valley, CA
- Classic Lines
- Cline Tours
- Coach USA
- Colonial Coach Lines
- Cowtown Bus Charters
- Croswell Bus Line - Williamsburg, OH
- Crown Charter
- Cruise Connection - Sarasota, FL
- Cyr Bus Lines
- DC Trails - Lorton, VA
- Delaware Express
- Dillon’s Bus Service - Hanover, MD
- Discovery Charters
- Discovery Coach - Sheboygan, WI
- Divine Transportation - Phoenix, AZ
- E-Z Bus - Orlando, FL
- Express Transportation
- Eyre Bus Service
- First Apostolic Church - Baton Rouge, LA
- First Priority Tours
- FTI Coach
- Fullington Tours
- Gaten's Adventures Unlimited
- Gaylord Opryland
- Germantown Baptist Church
- GHL - Houston, TX
- Grand Tours and Ridge Road Express Buses
- Greene Coach Tours
- Gulf Coast Tours
- Hagey Coach & Tours
- Harms Charters - Sioux Falls, SD
- Heartland Trailways - St. Joseph, MO
- Heartland Tours and Travel
- Holiday Tours, Inc. - Fairview Heights, IL
- Holland America Line
- Indian Trails
- James Madison University
- Jefferson Lines
- Jet Set Line
- Jet Tours USA - East Rutherford, NJ
- John Hall's Alaska
- Jubb's Bus Service
- Kentucky Tour & Travel
- Kincaid Coach Lines
- Kobussen Buses
- Krapf's Coaches
- La Cubana Bus Lines - Miami, FL
- Lake Shore Motor Coach Lines
- Lakefront Lines
- Lamers Bus Lines - Green Bay, WI
- Lewis Coaches - New Orleans, LA
- Lewis Stages - Salt Lake City, UT
- Lin Lines
- Little Rock Tours - Little Rock, AZ
- Martz Trailways - Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Mayes Bus Lines - Knoxville, TN
- McIlwain Charters & Tours - Johnstown, PA
- Megabus
- Mid-American Coaches
- Miller Trailways
- Ministry In Motion
- Muskingum Coach Company - Coshocton, OH
- Northern Illinois University
- Northfield Lines
- Ohio State University
- Omnibus La Cubana
- Onondaga Coach Tours
- Peoria Charter Coach
- Peter Pan Bus Lines
- Pioneer Trails
- Pine Hill Trailways
- Potomac Tours - Gaithersburg, MD
- Preferred Charters - Santa Rosa, CA
- Premier Alaska Tours
- Quality Coach Lines
- Quick's Bus Company
- Ramblin Express
- RAZ Transportation - Portland, OR
- Richfield Bus Company - Richfield, MN
- Riley Bus & Tours
- Riteway Bus Service
- Road Ready Travel
- Roberts Hawaii
- Rochester City Lines - Rochester, MN
- Ryan's Express
- Schuck Bus Service
- Shalimar Tours & Charter - Ontario, CA
- Short Line Bus - Mahwah, NJ
- Sierra Trailways of Texas
- Skyliner Bus - Astoria, NY
- Southeastern Stages
- Southeastern Trailways
- Star Shuttle & Charter
- Stout's Charter Service
- Susquehanna Trailways
- Thielen Coaches
- Tornado Bus Company - Dallas, TX
- Trailways of New York (Adirondack Trailways, Pine Hill Trailways, New York Trailways)
- Trans-Bridge Lines - Bethlehem, PA
- Tri-State Travel
- Trinity Coach - Wyandotte, MI
- Trobec's Bus Service - St. Stephen, MN
- Trolley Tours
- United Coach & Tour - Bowling Green, KY
- Vandalia Bus Lines
- Ventura Intercity Service Transit Authority (VISTA) - Ventura County, CA
- Village Tours & Travel
- Villani Bus Company - Linden, NJ
- Virginia Coach Company
- Vision Tours
- W and T Travel Services - Camp Springs, MD
- Wade Tours
- West Point Tours
- West Valley Charter
- Wheatland Express - Pullman, WA
- Yankee Trails - Rensselaer, NY
Demonstrator units
Fleet number | Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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2001 | 1M83JMPA81P061686 | To Wills Bus Lines 230; bought in January 2002. | ||||
62358 | 2004 | White with "Motor Coach Industries" on sides | ||||
2006 | White with red & blue curved lines and a maple leaf | |||||
2006 |
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2007 | Blue | |||||
2007 | White with "Motor Coach Industries" on side | |||||
2008 | Blue with 75th anniversary graphics | |||||
2008 | Cummins ISM |
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2008 |
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2009 | Red with Gold & Black curved lines | |||||
None |
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65358D | 2010 | White with blue and grey waves | ||||
2010 |
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2010 |
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D65917 | 2011 |
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2011 | Cummins ISX11.9 | Allison B500 |
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66251D | 2012 | 2013 model | ||||
66283D | 2012 | 2013 model | ||||
66747 | 2014 | |||||
66792 | 2014 | White with blue interior and wood veneer parcel racks | ||||
66953 | 2014 | |||||
67089 | Dec. 2014 | 2MG3JMBA5FW067089 | Cummins ISX12 | Allison B500R6 | Green |
References
- ↑ National Bus Trader, November 2012 edition, mcicoach.com, retrieved 2012-12-22
- ↑ MCI® J4500, D4500 rank as motor coach industry's top sellers in 2011 first quarter mcicoach.com, retrieved 04-05-2011