BharatBenz 1017 School Bus

Your questions, answered

• How many students can the BharatBenz 1017 School Bus seat?
  The AC version seats 49 students plus an attendant and driver, and a 39-seat non-AC version is also offered.

• Which engine does it use?
  It uses the 3907 cc 4D34i BS-VI OBD-2 diesel producing 125 kW and 520 Nm.

• What safety features does it have?
  It has ABS, seat belts, a rear emergency door, anti-skid flooring and a first-aid kit.

• Does it have AC?
  Yes. The 49-seat version has AC with free-flow grid-type hat racks.

• What mileage does it give?
  The claimed highway mileage is 5.5-7 kmpl.

• What gearbox does it have?
  It has the improved G85 6-speed synchromesh gearbox with a clutch booster.

• What suspension does it use?
  It uses parabolic suspension with anti-roll bars and double-acting shock absorbers at the front and rear.

• What are its dimensions?
  It is 9815 mm long, 2350 mm wide and 3150 mm tall, on a 5300 mm wheelbase.

• What is the fuel tank capacity?
  It has a 160-litre fuel tank.

• What tyres does it use?
  It runs on tubeless 235/75 R17.5 radial tyres.