BharatBenz School Bus: Key Features & Specs Overview

Quick Info: 

• - The vehicle comes with a lot of safety features such as fire-retardant plastic and fabric, anti-skid silicon vinyl flooring etc.
• - The School Bus comes powered by a high-performance, robust and highly reliable diesel powertrain.
• - The Bus comes fitted with a Dual Circuit, Full Air S-Cam Type Drum Brake System for maximum braking performance.

The high-grade tubular structure-based and robust powertrain integrated vehicles from BharatBenz like its “School Bus” have been taking the market by storm. Why? Well, it is due to the high requirement for reliable and rigidly constructed school buses such as the BharatBenz School Bus, among the schooling sector, to improve the safety of children going to school. 

After all, the number one goal of the schooling industry remains to be the induction of robust and safe bus models, especially since numerous cases have been reported recently wherein the structural ability of buses to overcome the collision impact failed. Hence, brands like BharatBenz which believes “safety is the priority” are considered by the schooling sector. 

Speaking of BharatBenz, their School Bus model comes with a lot of safety equipment and features such as fire-retardant plastic and fabric, anti-skid silicon vinyl flooring, emergency doors, fire extinguisher and tubeless radial tyres, among others, to keep children safe at all times. Therefore, their School Bus is in high demand. 

Nonetheless, we know for a fact that you guys would love to know more about the BharatBenz School Bus, So, here are the latest details of this vehicle:

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BharatBenz School Bus Details: 

1. BharatBenz School Bus Powertrain:

Vehicle	BharatBenz School Bus
Engine	4D34i, 4-Cylinder, Vertical In-Line BSVI, Inter-Cooled, Turbo-Charged Diesel Engine
Gearbox	M036, Synchromesh 6-Speed Transmission
Max. Power	125 kW (170 Hp)
Max. Torque	520 Nm

The School Bus comes powered by a high-performance, robust and highly reliable diesel powertrain. It comes equipped with a 4D34i, 4-Cylinder, Vertical In-Line BSVI, Inter-Cooled, Turbo-Charged diesel engine which can generate 170 Hp (125 kW) of maximum power at 2500 rpm and 520 Nm of peak torque at exactly 1500 rpm. 

This highly robust and powerful diesel motor is mated to a smoothly shiftable M036, Synchromesh 6-Speed Transmission while the engine and gearbox are linked to each other by an Organic, Single Dry Plate, 325 mm dia clutch setup. 

2. Brakes And Suspension: 

Vehicle	BharatBenz School Bus
Brakes	Dual Circuit, Full Air S-Cam Type Drum Brake System
Front Suspension	Parabolic Suspension
Rear Suspension	Parabolic Suspension

The School Bus comes fitted with a Dual Circuit, Full Air S-Cam Type Drum Brake System for maximum braking performance, stoppage ability with occupants onboard and lower brake component maintenance. As for suspension duty, it gets taken care of by Parabolic Suspension Setup at both ends for better rigidity and stability. 

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3. Weight And Dimensions: 

Vehicle	BharatBenz School Bus
Wheelbase Option	5300 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	160 Litres
AdBlue Tank Capacity	36 Litres
Tyre Size	235/75 R 17.5
Seating Configuration	3 x 2 Layouts With 49 Bench Type Seats (Option - 2x2 Layout With 39 HHR Seats)

The School Bus comes off the production line with radial tubeless tyres sized 235/75 R 17.5, a Fuel Tank Capacity of 171 Litres (160L filling capacity), an Adblue Tank capacity of 43Litres (36L filling capacity), and a seating capacity and configuration of 3 x 2 layouts with 49 bench type seats (Option - 2x2 layout with 39 HHR seats). 

4. BharatBenz Bus Price & Comparison:

Vehicle	BharatBenz School Bus	Ashok Leyland Sunshine Diesel
Approx. Price (ex-showroom)	Rs. 37.61 Lakh	Rs. 27.02 Lakh
Engine	4D34i, 4-Cylinder, Vertical In-Line BSVI, Inter-Cooled, Turbo-Charged Diesel Engine	H Series - 4-cylinder CRS BS6 Diesel Engine
Gearbox	M036, Synchromesh 6-Speed Transmission	5-Speed Synchromesh Gearbox
Max. Power	125 kW (170 Hp)	100 kW
Max. Torque	520 Nm	450 Nm
Tyre Size	235/75 R 17.5	7.50 × 16 - 16 PR

The BharatBenz School Bus comes off the showroom floor carrying a price tag (approximate) of Rs. 37.61 Lakh (the price indicated is ex-showroom and is subject to change).

Thus, these are the latest details of the BharatBenz commercial vehicle in India.