Mercedes Benz OF 1721
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The Mercedes Benz OF 1721 is a front-engined city bus chassis with standard high floor. It is widely used in Latin America where roads are mediocre and the front engine design enable cheap and easy maintenance.
TUASA, an operator in Costa Rica, operates a fleet of Busscar Urbanuss bodied OF 1721s.
Specifications:
Chassis Type: OF 1721
Chassis configuration: front engine conventional driveline
Length (mm): 11069
Width (mm): 2451
Height (mm):
Wheelbase (mm): 5250
Front overhang (mm): 2275
Rear overhang (mm): 3544
Gross vehicle weight (kg): 17000
Engine type: Mercedes Benz OM 366 LA
Power (kW @ rpm): 155 @ 2600
Torque (Nm @ rpm): 660 @ 1400
Displacement (litres): 5.958
Gearbox type: ZF 8097
Tyre size: 275/80R 22.5
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Page created: 5 September 2003