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Overview

Our Senator E-LO represents tough durability and state of the art mobility features.

Features

SUBFLOOR
12-gauge steel outriggers, fully welded with floor level 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

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

WINDOWS
36" x 36" T-slider, 31% tinted. Clamp ring-style radius windows. Egress windows installed to meet FMVSS 217 requirements.

ENTRY
Spacious in-body entrance on vehicles that are ramp equipped. (42" x 83" clear opening) with electric doors. 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 mile with five-year/75,000-mile warranty of body structure.

FORD SPECIFICATIONS

  • E450 cutaway
  • 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
  • 6.8 gas engine
  • 55-gallon fuel capacity
  • Radial tires LT225-16E
  • Chrome front bumper
  • Comfort ride suspension – H.D. springs and shocks
  • Engine gauges
  • Heavy-duty batteries
  • Single 225 amp alternator
  • 158" or 176" wheelbase modified
  • GVWR 14,500

DIMENSIONS

  • Exterior width – 96"
  • Exterior height – 114"
  • First step to ground – 12" when in the kneeling position
  • Entrance clear opening – 39" x 80" min.
  • Interior width at seat level – 92"
  • Interior width up 36" from floor – 93"
  • Center aisle height – 80"

NOTE

  • 13 seconds to deploy the ramp
  • 10 seconds to stow the ramp
  • 4 corner air ride suspension

Photos

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