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Overview

BEAUTY THAT'S MORE THAN SKIN DEEP.

The StarTrans Senator series meets your strictest driving demands. Strong fiberglass-reinforced panel (FRP) sidewalls eliminate exterior noise and are extremely strong and rugged to battle difficult road conditions. The interior surfaces feature stain- and scratch-resistant surfaces for added durability. Smooth, aerodynamic styling, engineering excellence, and quality construction are why Supreme designs reign supreme.

TOUGH, SOLID VALUE.

StarTrans Senators are encased in a steel cage for optimal safety. And every weld is individually inspected to make sure we adhere to our own high-quality standards and safety regulations. StarTrans doesn’t take a back seat when it comes to passenger comfort and convenience. Wide aisles and doors, plush upholstery, spacious luggage racks, and large, scenic windows are just some of the amenities.

GOING THAT EXTRA MILE.

We offer a 12-month/12,000-mile warranty along with a five-year/75,000-mile warranty of the body structure. We also stand ready to meet your exacting requirements, including special design configurations. And we constantly look for new options to meet your needs and make your work easier.

Features

SUBFLOOR
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) 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.

ROOF

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 windows AS-2 rated: 442 square inches visibility.

ENTRY
Spacious entrance (32" x 83" clear opening) with doors that operate manually 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 with choice of three standard striping packages.
  • 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 mile with five-year/75,000-mile warranty of body structure.
CHEVROLET SPECIFICATIONS
  • Chevy Express 3500 or 4500
  • Tinted glass
  • Auto transmission (HD-MN8-4SP)
  • Rear axle (4.10 Ratio)
  • 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Dash A/C and heat
  • Tilt steering and cruise control
  • Vortec 6.0L V8 gas 323 HP/360 lb.-ft. torque
  • Duramax 6.6 L V8 diesel 250 HP/460 lb.-ft. torque
  • Alternator (145 amp)
  • Fuel tank 57 gallon
  • Chrome front bumper
  • LT 225/75R16E radial
  • 159" or 177" wheelbase
  • 12,300 or 14,200 GVWR

Dimensions
  • Exterior width – 96"
  • Exterior height – 114"
  • First step to ground – 111/2" second and third step riser – 9" max.
  • Step tread depth – 9" max.
  • Entrance clear opening – 32" x 83" min.
  • Interior width at seat level – 92 1/2"
  • Interior width up 36" from floor – 93 3/8"
  • Center aisle height – 80 1/2"
  • Flat floor aisle height – 75"
  • Double wheelchair doors – 46" x 70.5"

Photos

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