Volvo B10B
| Volvo B10B | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 1990—2001 |
| Assembly | Sweden |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Bus chassis |
| Doors | 1-3 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 9.6-litre horizontally rear-mounted I-6 Volvo THD101, THD102, THD103, THD104, DH10A,[1] GH10A |
| Transmission | Voith ZF |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo B10R |
| Successor | Volvo B7R Volvo B12B |
The Volvo B10B was a rear-engined high-floor bus chassis manufactured by Volvo between 1992 and 2001. The first prototype were built in 1990, but any mass production didn't start until 1992. It superseded the B10R. For stage use it was gradually succeeded by the B10BLE, which was introduced only a year later, though not in all markets. For interurban use the B7R came as a replacement in 1998, and ultimately for coach work, the B12B took over in 2001.
The B10B was not generally available with a natural gas or biogas engine, like the B10BLE, but two buses were bodied by Vest for NSB Biltrafikk in Stavanger in 1998 and 1999.
In Australia, the B10B was purchased in small numbers by Glenorie Bus Company, Westbus and Grenda Corporation.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ Commercial catalogue - Applications Letrika
- ^ Glenorie Bus Co Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ CDC Group NSW Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ Ventura Group Australian Bus Fleet Lists
External links
Media related to Volvo B10B at Wikimedia Commons