Overview:

 

The new All American Rear Engine (RE) school bus extends Blue Bird's legacy of leadership by setting new industry standards for driver ergonomics and productivity, safety, serviceability, passenger comfort, and life-cycle value. From its 33% larger, bonded-for-strength windshield to its recessed LED rear lighting, its new features rest on our time-honored foundation of school-bus-specific design, superior materials, and cut-no-corners construction. The engine's rear location provides exceptional serviceability, allows extra cooling and consequently higher power ratings, reduces noise to lessen interference with the driver, and allows an unencumbered stepwell for boarding ease and a clear view of children boarding and exiting. With capacities ranging from 66-90 students and attractive fuel choices of diesel or compressed natural gas, the new All American RE is an ideal transportation solution, especially on routes requiring extra power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Standard Features:

 

Chassis

Model year : 2010

-CUMMINS ISB  200 HP /520lb-ft @ 1600 RPM

-Cruise control

-Fast idle

-750 Watts - Internal engine block heater

-ALLISON 2500 automatic transmission

-13,200 lbs.  front axle - HENDRICKSON

-13,200 lbs.  parabolic front suspension (2 leafs)

-21,000 lbs.  rear axle - MERITOR  (5.29 Ratio)

-17,000 lbs.  rear springs

-200 ampere alternator

-Three 12V/3375 CCA battery set

-18 in.  tilt telescoping steering column - padded steering wheel

-Hydraulic disc brake system 

-Goodyear 10R22.5 tires

-60 gallon fuel tank capacity, mounted between frame rails behind rear axle

-Digital clock

-Cellular power socket - 12V

-"Huck Spin" fasteners on all permanent frame fixtures

-TRW THP-60 with 18.2 to 1 ration steering

-New steering system allows up to 50 degree wheel cut

 

 Body

-Riveted and welded construction at 98%

-3M reflective vinyl markers

-78 in. interior headroom - full length

-20 gauge fluted exterior side panels

-New engine hood with thicker insulation to decrease noise and heat

-Color coded electrical wiring with automatic resetting circuit breakers

-12" tempered glass, split sash windows

-Wrap around instrumentation with optimized controls layout

-Larger "full View" electric outward opening entrance door 

-Improved visibilty through 33% larger bonded windshield

-Intermittent windshield wipers

-Heavy duty rear door

-(12) rows of vinyl school bus seats

-Latch Seats

-NATIONAL driver's seat with RH arm rest - high back seat with tilt adjustment

-Driver left foot rest

-More room in driver's cockpit

-New interlocking floor design

-Larger and Lowered Driver's side window

-Acoustic headlining - driver's area

-Dual hoods seq. warning light system

-(2) Rear heaters - large capacity w/filter

-6 in. auxiliary fan on dash

-Roof vent 

-3 Speed windshield defroster - full length

-Stop arm and crossing arm

-AM FM CD Radio with PA and (8) speakers

-High quality polyurethane paint

-RH Hand rail - entrance area

-Exterior safety boarding light - entrance area

-Driver's dome light 

 

Additional optional equipment:

-Cummins engine ISB-2  220 HP, 240 HP, 260 HP, 280 HP

-Cummins engine ISC 260HP, 285 HP, 300 HP

-Allison 3000 PTS automatic transmission

-VGT brake engine

-Front and Rear Dust Shiels

-Front and/or rear air ride suspension

-Air Brake System

-Outward opening entrance door - AIR powered

-Stop arm and Crossing arm - AIR operated

-NATIONAL driver'seat - AIR powered

-De-icer on the 1st and 2nd entrance steps

-50,000 BTU heaters

-Heavy duty heater pump

-100 gallon fuel tank

-Electric, remote control and heated mirros

-Mud flaps

-Michelin tires

-Exterior luggage compartment - 42, 85, 100, 125, 130 or 152 in.

-Exterior LED lights

-Stobe light

-77" Headroom

-5/8" Marine grade floor

-Tinted glass

-Vandal locks

-Emergency equipment compartment

-Driver's overhead storage compartment

-Adjustable pedals

 

 

Wheelbase & Seating Capacity

• 189" — up to 66 passengers
• 217" — up to 72 passengers
• 245" — up to 78 passengers
• 259" — up to 84 passengers
• 273" — up to 84 passengers

Dimensions

• 96" exterior width
• 90¾" interior width
• 78" headroom at aisle, front to rear
• 123" - 126" overall height (excluding options)
• 405" - 489" overall length
• 19¾" skirt length
• Up to 36,200 lb. GVWR

All American Rear Engine: D3RE

	The purpose-built Blue Bird All American Rear Engine Chassis delivers high levels of durability, optimization, and safety for extended life cycle value.
	The All American's Hendrickson Front Axle and 50º maximum cut steering gear provide increased maneuverability and superior handling.
	Easily adjustable tilt / telescoping steering column improves driver ergonomics and accessibility.
	Premium components such as maintenance-free Huck-Spin fasteners on all permanent frame fixtures provide strength and durability.
	The 3/16-inch thick, 12-inch high steel bumper with Blue Bird's signature A-frame bracing on corners adds strength and reliability to the chassis while protecting bodywork.
	The All American’s panoramic windshield enhances sightlines around the front of the bus, including the loading and unloading zones.
	Cummins engines offer a variety of horsepower options and a choice of diesel or compressed natural gas fuel.
	The fuel tank located between frame rails in rear overhang ensures maximum protection while offering increased range and greater flexibility in routing.
	The All American's redesigned rear engine compartment location offers easy service access, allowing quick servicing for maximum up-time.
	Blue Bird's trademark one-piece roof bows, now made with high-strength, low-alloy steel, provide maximum roll-over strength.
	Three full-length, 16-gauge exterior side rub rails are positioned to offer optimum strength and protection and are specifically designed to resist penetration on side collisions; rails are dimpled at bottom fasteners to facilitate drainage and prevent corrosion.
	The All American's rear engine compartment location offers easy service access to allow for quick servicing for maximum up-time.
	Mineral wool insulation provides better vertical integrity than the fiberglass competitive buses use, and does not wick corrosive moisture into body cavities as fiberglass can do, adding to durability and total life cycle value.
	A new, 33% larger windshield, bonded to add structural strength to the All American's unitized body, provides unexcelled visibility. Its raised sightline eliminates ducking and craning to see traffic lights when drivers are stopped at the limit line.