Volvo B10BLE
| Volvo B10BLE | |
|---|---|
Säffle 2000-bodied B10BLE in Finland | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 1993–2004 |
| Assembly | Sweden |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Bus chassis |
| Doors | 1, 2 or 3 |
| Floor type | Low entry |
| Related | Volvo B10B |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 9.6-litre horizontally rear-mounted I-6 Volvo THD103/THD104/DH10A (Diesel) Volvo THG103/GH10A/GH10B/GH10C (CNG/biogas) |
| Capacity | 30 to 45 seated |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12.0m, 13.7m and 14.5m |
| Width | 2500mm |
| Height | 3000mm |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Volvo B7RLE Volvo B12BLE |
The Volvo B10BLE is a single-decker chassis of a bus. It has a low-floor. It was made from 1993 to 2004 by Volvo.
The name B10BLE stands for:
- B - Bus
- 10 - 10 (9.6) litre engine
- B - Back/Rear mounted engine
- LE - Low-entry
Operators
Australia
In Australia, Sydney Buses ordered 125,[1] Westbus ordered 41[2] and Grenda Corporation ordered 16.[3]
Europe
In mainland Europe, B10BLEs were bodied by Säffle, Aabenraa and Carrus.
Singapore
In Singapore, all SBS Transit B10BLEs were bodied by Volgren.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, many of the B10BLEs had Wright Renown bodywork, and a small number had Alexander ALX300 bodywork. The Plaxton Prestige also had the Volvo chassis but not many of these were built.[4]
Gallery
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Sydney Buses Ansair bodied B10BLE
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First Hampshire & Dorset Wright Renown bodied B10BLE in Southampton in May 2009
References
- ↑ State Transit Authority Bus Australia
- ↑ CDC Group NSW Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ↑ Ventura Group Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ↑ Volvo B10B / B10BLE Bus Lists on the Web
Other websites
Media related to Volvo B10BLE at Wikimedia Commons