Overview:
The 2009 Blue Bird Vision forges ahead as a leader in school bus safety. The Vision’s purpose-built, angled hood offers the greatest loading and unloading zone field of vision in a conventional Type C school bus. Its Safety View™ Vision Panel further increases the driver’s view at the critical lower right front loading and unloading zone. The instrumentation includes a driver-information-display panel to provide a wealth of system information to both drivers and service technicians. A choice of diesel or propane engines offers school bus customers an attractive array of fuel options to meet changing market needs. And with capacities ranging from 48 - 77 students, the Blue Bird Vision offers the flexibility needed for today's transportation needs and the safety, quality, and durability to ensure that this school bus continues to meet those needs well into the life of the vehicle.
Seating capacities available :
47 passengers with 189 in. wheelbase
53 passengers with 217 in. wheelbase
59 passengers with 238 in. wheelbase
65 passengers with 252 in. wheelbase
71 passengers with 273 in. wheelbase
Standard Chassis Options:
Model year : 2010
273 in. wheelbase
ISB-2 Cummins engine 200 HP, 520 ft.lbs at 1600
Cruise control
Fast idle
750 Watts - Internal engine block heater
Electric viscous fan - HORTON
ALLISON 2500 PTS automatic transmission
Synthetic transmission fluid
12,000 lbs. front axle - HENDRICKSON
Synthetic lubed bearings
50 degrees Turning radius
Parabolic front springs - 2 leaf springs - 10,000 lbs.
21,000 lbs. rear axle - MERITOR (Ratio 5.29)
21,000 lbs Multi-leaf rear springs
200 amperes alternator
(3) Batteries Group 31 3 x 1,125CCA, 12V in a sliding compartment
MULTI-PLEX chassis wiring system with diagnosis
Ergonomic wrap-around dash
Voltmeter, ammeter, tachometer, engine hourmeter, oil pressure gauge, coolant temperature gauge, digital clock
18 in. tilt telescoping steering column
Hydraulic disc brake system - MERITOR 70 mm including dust shields and ABS
-34o F engine antifreeze, COOL GARD
Heating fuel/water separator
Halogen front lamps
Cellular power socket - 12V
Standard Body Options:
71 passengers
74 in. interior headroom - full length
Color coded electrical wiring with automatic resetting circuit breakers
Fresnel safety view laminated glass panel - 13.5 x 7 in. (at the lowest right front loading zone)
(2) ROSCO AVIA defrosting rearview mirrors (combined flat and convex) with stainless steel brackets
(2) ROSCO HAWKEYE defrosting elliptical crossview mirrors (upper section tinted) with stainless steel brackets
Outward opening entrance door with full storm sealed double glass panels
4-piece windshield, tinted
Intermittent windshield wipers
5 lb fire extinguisher, first aid kit, triangle flares, seat belt cutter
(12) rows of vinyl school bus seats
Latch Seats
NATIONAL driver's seat with RH arm rest
Acoustic headlining - driver's area
Electronic control on front heaters
(2) rear heaters 80,000 BTU, with filter
6 in. auxiliary fan on dash
Roof vent
Stop arm & crossing arm
AM FM CD Radio with PA and 8 speakers
High quality polyurethane paint
RH Hand rail in entrance area
Exterior safety boarding light - entrance area
Additional Optional Equipment
-ISB-2 CUMMINS engine 220 HP, 240 HP, 260 HP
-GM 8.1L Propane Engine
-VGT engine brake
-Rear AIR suspension - Hendrickson
-Bendix AD-9 AIR dryer
-Outward opening entrance door - AIR powered
-NATIONAL driver'seat - AIR powered
-16 Gauge exterior side panels
-Stop arm and crossing arm - AIR operated
-Exterior luggage compartment - 42, 85, 100, 125, 130 or 152 in.
-Stainless steel wheel covers
-Tinted windows
-Perforated headlining - full length
-5/8" Marine Grade Floor
-LED exterior lights
-Heavy duty heater pump
-Emergency equipment compartment
-Strobe light
