Mercedes Benz O 400
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The O 400 is an economic omnibus chassis built in Brazil.
Surfside Buslines of Australia purchased a number of O 400s during 1998-99 and they are bodied by a subsidiary of the operator - Bustech. Most newly bought Surfside buses are bodied by the company.
From Mercedes Benz official page:
Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles Co. (MCV) is the sole agent of
Mercedes-Benz in Egypt producing buses and commercial vehicles. The plant
is located in Al Obour City and began operating in 1994. It has completed
the final stages of production in May 2000.
MCV500 is a tourist coach based on the O 400 chassis. It is widely used in Egypt.
Specifications:
Length: 12000mm
Width: 2500mm
Height: 3500mm
Wheelbase: 6137mm
Front overhang: 2411mm
Rear overhang: 3452mm
Engine type: Mercedes Benz OM447LA
Engine power: 269kW @ 1900 rpm
Torque: 1650Nm @ 1100 rpm
Transmission: ZF S6 1550/6.98 6 speed manual transmission
Brakes: dual circuit, full air system
Parking brakes: spring loaded
Tyres: 295/80 R 22.5
Suspension: air
Fuel tank capacity: 500 litres
Passenger capacity: C49DT / C51D
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Page created: 1 May 2001
Last updated: 8 May 2005