Leyland Tiger

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Australia
Baxter's Bus Lines TRBTL11.2Rs (1 page)

Malta
Cancu Supreme Travel Tigers (1 page)
KopTaCo Tigers (1 page)
Paramount Coaches Tigers (1 page)
Zarb Coaches Tigers (1 page)

New Zealand
Leyland Tiger TRCTL11.4Rs in New Zealand (1 page)

United Kingdom
Rossendale Transport Tigers (1 page)
Midland Red North Tigers (1 page)
RoadCar Tigers (1 page)

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The name "Tiger" had been used under Leyland products for many years, and there were many totally different designs. The TR Series Tiger is discussed here.

The TR series Tiger first appeared as a B43 experimental coach at the 1980 Commercial Motor Show. It was a totally new mid-engined chassis with full air suspension. When the name "Tiger" was released in March 1981, 4 variants, viz. TRBTL11.2R(L), TRBTL11.3R(L), TRCTL11.2R(L) and TRCTL11.3R(L) were available.

TR: Tiger
B/C: Bus / Coach
TL11: TL11 engine
2: 11m, 5.64m wheelbase
3: 12m, 6.1m wheelbase
R/L: Right hand drive / Left hand drive

Options for pneumo-cyclic and hydracyclic gearboxes were available, depending on different uses.

In 1983, the range was expanded by allowing the chassis be fitted with Gardner engines, i.e. 6LXB and 6LXCT. On the other hand, the two fuel tanks could be fitted transversely behind the rear axle to give more space for luggage accommodation.

In order to comply with the strict axle loading requirements in New Zealand and some states in Australia, the 3-axled TRCTL11.4R was developed. An undriven trailing axle was added behind the rear axle.

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