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Overview

StarTrans has always been a leader in both quality and innovation. Built on the proven bus platform, the all new StarTrans MFSAB offers a break from the old fashioned “school bus” design of the past and adds more floor to ceiling height, larger windows, available overhead bins and all MFSAB models meet National Transportation Safety Board highway safety requirements. A variety of floor plans are available including paratransit wheelchair lift equipped models.

  • Largest driver transition window in the industry
  • Big bus features with easy maneuverability
  • 5 year limited body warranty
  • 32" x 83" clear opening entry – widest in the industry
  • Available with flush mount air conditioning
  • Available with bench (optional contoured), CRS or activity seats
  • Rear emergency door with windows and full length hinge
  • Available on Chevy 610 cutaway chassis with B3D package
  • ISO 9001 certified manufacturer
  • Altoona tested

Caractéristiques

SUBFLOOR
12-gauge steel superstructure fully welded with floor-level Z-rails, incorporated with chassis-rubber ride capabilities.

FLOORING
3/4" FRP underlayment with undercoating. Floor covered with 1/8" transit rubber.  Formed galvaneal steel heat shields over chassis, catalytic converter, and muffler.

SIDEWALLS
1" Polyurethane foam insulation (R-7) enclosed within a fully laminated assembly. Ladder-framed sidewalls are fully welded of 14-gauge steel. Exterior sidewall skins are .024" galvanized steel with baked-enamel paint finish.

ROOFING
Roof framing is a fully welded assembly utilizing formed steel-hat section crossmembers,
as well as heavy-duty steel roll bars welded at the front, rear, and center of the vehicle. Roof exterior
skins are of .024" galvanized steel with baked-enamel paint finish.

WINDOWS
24" x 36" windows, 31% tinted. Clamp ring-style windows. Egress windows installed
to meet FMVSS 217 requirements. Operator’s curbside window AS-2 rated.

ENTRY
Spacious entry (32" x 83" clear opening) doors that operate manually. The 14-gauge steel
door frames are fully welded and powder-coated to enhance durability. Door panels have one piece
glass panels for the best possible driver's visibility. White step nosing and lighted stepwell standard.
Entrance grab rail (left side).

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 Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) requirements are used. Electronic
control console switch panel.

WARRANTY
12-month/12,000-mile with five-year/ 75,000-mile warranty of body structure

Châssis



Chevrolet Specifications

  • Chevy Express cutaway
  • 139" & 159" wheel base
  • 6.0L V8 gas engine / 6.6L V8 diesel engine
  • 4-speed automatic transmission
  • 12,300 lb. or 14,200 lb. GVWR
  • B3D schoolbus package
  • OEM driver's seat
  • Rear axle 4:10
  • Dual rear wheels
  • AM/FM stereo
  • (6) LT225/75R16/D tires
  • 50 state emission
  • Power brakes/power steering

Dimensions
  • Exterior width – 101"
  • Exterior height – 119"
  • First step to ground – 12" second- and
  • third-step riser – 9" max.
  • Step tread depth – 9.5" max.
  • Entrance clear opening – 32" x 83" min.
  • Interior width at seat level– 93"
  • Center aisle headroom – 82"

Standard Features - Exterior
  • 24" x 36" windows – 31% tint
  • Rear emergency door
  • 6.75" x 9.75" flat & 6" x 3.5" convex mirrors
  • White steel rubrails
  • White exterior colored body
  • Heavy duty rear bumper (10 ga.)
  • Front and rear mudflaps
  • Body undercoating
  • Back-up alarm
  • Cross-view mirrors

Standard Features - Interior
  • Safety yellow entry stanchions
  • 4 speakers & 6 courtesy lights
  • Drivers switch console
  • Track seating
  • OEM chassis - AM/FM stereo
  • Black floor rubber
  • White step nosing
  • Driver's 6" x 9" mirror
  • White Filon interior
  • Rear door lock w/interlock

Photos

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