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The Eldorado AeroElite® Commercial Bus
Standard Features

Chassis

  • Navistar chassis - Model 3400
  • GVWR 21,440 lbs.
  • 6,000 lb. front axle
  • 15,500 lb. Rear axle with 20,000 lb. rated air suspension
  • 36,000 PSI frame rails
  • 202" wheelbase - 29 passenger, 218" wheelbase - 33 passenger
  • Six (6) 245/70R19.5 F range tires
  • 190 HP T444E turbo diesel with 5 yr./150,000 mile std. warranty
  • Allison, AT-545 4 speed auto transmission
  • 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes
  • TAS-40 Ross power steering w/tilt and telescoping wheel
  • Air conditioning, heating, defrosting
  • Electronic cruise control
  • 160 amp Leece Neville alternator
  • Dual 12 volt batteries w/1100CCA
  • In-dash full gauge instrumentation
  • Intermittent windshield wiper
  • Tilting, light-weight hood and fenders for easy engine access
  • Heavy duty chrome front bumper

Body and Floor Structure

  • Steel reinforced composite body with 5-year/75,000 mile warranty
  • Only commercial cutaway bus to be crash-tested-video and printed documentation available upon request.
  • Body ArmourTM bright white, impact-resistant, non-corrosive gel-coated FRP exterior panels insure a new, glossy look year after year and easy cleaning.
  • Sidewall features 11-gauge steel, diagonally reinforced passenger area crash barrier which includes standard sidewall seat mounting rail.
  • Tubular steel frame floor structure tested up to 40,000 lbs. load bearing capacity.
  • 3/4" exterior-grade plywood flooring undercoated and sealed prior to installation to assure 100% coverage and superior resistance to moisture and deterioration.
  • Floor covering is black, heavy duty transit rubber with ribbed aisle.

Safety and Convenience

  • Stainless steel safety stanchions on each side of the aisle at passenger entry
  • Curb-side modesty panel and entry assist handrail at left of passenger entry
  • Deluxe stainless steel exterior mirrors with convex mirror.
  • Interior driver/passenger view mirror
  • High-back driver’s seat
  • 12 gauge steel automotive style rear bumper
  • Exclusive Trac - LocTM steel track seating system is fully integrated into steel frame understructure and allows quick and easy seat re-spacing or removal for greater flexibility and higher resale value.
  • All models meet or exceed all applicable FMVSS requirements.

Electrical and Lighting

  • Master electro-panel with all fuses, breakers and relays easily accessible in driver compartment away from excess heat and road elements.
  • Driver control console provides easy access and viewing for driver; all switches are relays which produce no heat for extended switch life.
  • All wiring is function, number and color coded for ease of identification for service and maintenance.
  • All wiring is loomed and secured in position with loom ties
  • Interior courtesy lights are activated by entry door and/or by driver with override switch on control panels
  • Exterior lighting features tear-drop style front clearance lights and low-profile, surface-mount, rear-clearance lights which meet all applicable FMVSS and ICC requirements.
  • License plate light is recessed above the plate located to protect against damage and outside elements
  • Tail light assembly provides: tail light illumination, turn signal (amber) and brake light illumination
  • All chassis cab interior and exterior lighting is standard automotive style
  • Driver dome light with rotary dimmer on headlamp switch

Windows & Doors

  • 24" x 36" tinted, top T-slider passenger windows
  • 30" x 80" driver operated, double-leaf passenger entry door with door activated stepwell entry light and upper and lower loading area view windows. Door control mechanism has easy-access door for service and maintenance. Ground to first step approximately 12" with 9" risers
  • Traffic view windows forward of passenger entry door
  • White step nosing at entry for improved step edge visibility

Interior Finish and Trim

  • Ceiling headliner and wall covering is low maintenance, easy to clean, bright white gel-coated FRP which will not fade or absorb moisture, mildew or dirt
Popular Options

Heating/Air Conditioning

   (for maximum A/C performance, manufacturer recommends no A/C ducting)
  • Passenger area A/C systems ranging from 30,000 BTU to 87,000 BTU
  • Passenger area heater units with: 30,000 BTU or 60,000 BTU capacity (use multiple units for additional heating)
  • All A/C and heating systems are thermostatically controlled with all controls located on driver control console
  • Fast idle switch
  • 8-D battery with slide-out tray
  • Driver’s power fan
  • Roof vent/escape hatch

Windows and Doors

  • Window sizes: 24" x 42"
  • Electrically operated, driver controlled entry door
  • Entry doors: 36" x 80" or 40" x 80"
  • Sliding pocket-type entry door
  • Sensitive edge on entry door
  • Rear emergency door with ajar buzzer and light
  • Entry door interlock
  • W/C and exterior luggage doors are steel framed with non-corrosive composite door panels, stainless steel hinges and positive, lockable, 2-point latch mechanism

Seating

  • Two-passenger bench seats
  • Low, mid and high-back bucket seats
  • Complete range of seating features including recliners, side sliders, foot rests, map pockets, passenger restraint belts, headrests and grab handles
  • 6-way adjustable hyda-mechanical driver’s seat

Luggage

  • Rear luggage compartment with heavy-duty doors
  • Rear luggage cargo net
  • Moveable rear luggage wall
  • Overhead luggage bins
  • Floor luggage rack with shelves
  • Lockable storage compartment above driver
  • Improved access rear luggage

Comfort, Appearance and Safety

  • Full range of radio, stereo audio systems including PA system
  • Complete TV/VCP andio/video package
  • Restroom
  • Food service center w/sink and refrigerator
  • Fabric headliner and wall covering
  • Colored floor rubber or carpet in a wide range of color choices
  • Stainless steel wheel inserts or aluminum wheels
  • Front lighted destination sign
  • Full range of attractive paint schemes or custom painting and lettering
  • First-aid kit, fire extinguisher, roadside flares/reflectors
  • Reverse alarm

Handicapped Accessible/ADA Approved

  • All models are able to provide handicapped accessibility and meet all applicable ADA requirements
  • Complete range of platform, wheelchair lifts, tie-down securements, flipseats, assist handrails, signage, etc.
 
 

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