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Overview

This 21' model with its narrow body width can provide efficient service for a variety of needs. Its smart appearance, combined with Supreme's talent in comfort planning, creates a bus that runs with a lot of pride. And when you review the standard and optional features available in equipping your durable StarTrans Candidate, you can be certain you'll have a model that fits your needs.

Features/options

SUBFLOORING
12-gauge steel outriggers, fully welded with floorlevel Z rail, incorporated with chassis rubber ride capabilities.

FLOORING
3/4" FRP, undercoated. Floor covered with 1/8" transit rubber. Aluminum heat shield over chassis catalytic converter and muffler.

SIDEWALLS
3/4" polyurethane foam insulation (R-6. 12) gelcoated to 1/4" FRP exterior with 1/4" FRP interior. Reinforced with steel perimeter and transverse supports. Completely fiberglassed to adjoining body parts to form a single unitized body.

ROOFING
One-piece FRP/Nidacore laminate roof with steel cage reinforcement.

WINDOWS
24" x 34" T-slider, 31% tinted. Clamp ring-style radius windows. Egress windows installed to meet FMVSS 217 requirements. Operator’s curbside window AS-2 rated.

ENTRY Manual or electric. Door panels have full height glass panels for the best possible driver’s visibility. White step nosing and lighted stepwell standard. Entrance grab rail (left side).

LIGHTING
Each bus comes standard with six passenger courtesy lights.

ELECTRICAL
Wiring is color-coded with the number and function designated every 12" on the wire to enable identification and circuit traceability. Only premium components built to meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) and Underwriter’s Laboratories (U.L.) requirements are used. Electronic control console switch panel.

OPTIONAL A/C & HEAT
A/C systems ranging in size from 30,000 BTU to 88,000 BTU. Rear heat 20,000 BTU to 65,000 BTU.

OPTIONAL PARATRANSIT
Wheelchair accessibility with a wide range of securement systems and seating arrangements.

OPTIONAL LUGGAGE
Luggage can be stored in over-seat, floor-to-ceiling, rear compartments or custom-designed areas.

OPTIONAL SEATING
Forward-facing, perimeter-style and track seating are all available. Your choice of vinyl and cloth fabric in a wide range of colors.

Body

  • Bright white gelcoated body.
  • Black exterior mirrors – 8" x 15"
  • Heavy-duty 10-gauge wraparound bumper with anti-ride cover.
  • Mud flaps (front and rear).
  • 12-month/12,000 mileage with five- year/75,000-mile warranty of body structure.
FORD SPECIFICATIONS
  • 11,500 GVWR Cutaway Chassis
  • 138" wheel base
  • Tinted glass
  • Automatic transmission
  • 4:10 rear axle ratio
  • Power steering
  • Power brakes (4 Wheel Disc)
  • Dash A/C and heater
  • Auxiliary transmission cooler
  • Super engine cooling
  • Tilt steering and cruise control
  • 5.4 or 6.8 gas engine
  • 40-gallon fuel capacity
  • Radial tires LT 225/75RX16E
  • Chrome front bumper with license plate bracket
  • Comfort-ride suspension — H.D. springs and shocks
  • Engine oil cooler (diesel chassis only)
  • Read-out gauges
  • Heavy-duty batteries
  • 225 AMP heavy duty alternator 

Dimensions
  • Exterior width — 90"
  • Exterior height — 109"
  • First step to ground — 10-1/2"
  • Second and third step riser — 8-3/8" max.
  • Step tread depth — 8-3/4"
  • Entrance clear opening — 27" x 83" or 37" x 83"
  • Interior width at seat level — 82"
  • Interior width up 36" from floor — 82"
  • Center aisle height — 76"
  • Double wheelchair doors — 44-1/2" x 69"
  • Candidate exterior length (bumper to bumper) — 256"

Photos

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