Mercedes Benz O 500RF
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The O 500RF is a coach chassis designed for Australasia and South America. Like its counterparts, the chassis can be delivered in buggy format. Buggy chassis also allows a greater variety of bodies to be fitted to the chassis. Quite a number of these 3-axled buses are active in Australia. In November 2003 the first bus arrived New Zealand.
Specifications:
Type: O 500RF
Chassis configuration: Rear engine conventional driveline
Length: 12600mm
Width: 2500mm
Height: 3900mm
Axle weight (front): 7000kg
Axle weight (rear): 11500kg
Axle weight (tag): 6000kg
Engine type: Mercedes Benz OM457LA Euro 3
No. of cylinders: 6 in line
Power: 310kW @ 2000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed synchromesh transmission with power assistance
Brakes: 6-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS, EBS and ASR
Handrbake: spring-loaded
Tires: 8.25 x 22.5
Maximum speed: 132km/h, 100km/h with retarder
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Page created: 15 February 2004