Biswajit SVM Chaser: VOLVO 8400 - LOW FLOOR CITY BUS

The VOLVO 8400 city bus combines the most advanced technology, design, features and safety for efficient and eco-friendly city road transportation. A robust and dependable construction promotes high operating reliability, while the low entry helps swift passenger thorough-flow. The light weight chasis also makes it possible to carry more passengers. These properties make the VOLVO 8400 low-entry a truly advanced alternative to meet the needs of growing and congested cities.

For passengers and driver alike, the VOLVO 8400 is both comfortable and safe. The low entry at the front and in the middle means, it is easy to get on and off, even with passengers with impaired mobility. The bus is easy to drive and offers excellent road holding, and like all VOLVO buses it has high safety level, further boosted by powerful disc brakes on all wheels, roll stabilizers and a redesigned suspension system. The rear suspension is entirely new and contributes to a more comfortable ride and and more secure road holding.

VOLVO city buses have redefined how cities view a bus, how citizens see public transport, and is right now active across various cities across India - helping establish sustainable and efficient city mobility.

Specifications of the VOLVO 8400 :

Engine : Rear mounted, 6-cylinder, 7-litre diesel

Output power : D7E 290 213 KW (290 HP) @2100 rpm

Torque : 1200 nm @ (1050 - 1650) rpm

Emission Class : Euro 3 / Euro 4 (SCR technology)

Gearbox : 6-speed fully automatic

Retarder : in built hydraulic

Suspension : Full air

Braking System : Disc Brakes with EBS 5

Tyres : Tubeless (295/80 R 22.5")

Gross weight : Max Gross Weight = 16,200 Kg

Rear Axle ratio : 5:63:1

Turning radius mts : 10,25

Battery capacity : 165 Ah

Maximum Speed (Kmph) : 80 (Recommended)

The VOLVO 8400 Vajra, a former in BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) fleet now with NWKRTC (North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation) is currently with Belgaum Depot 1, Karnataka. I visited Depot 1 on Monday, the 3rd November 2014 for a detailed study about the vehicle. Here are some pictures that i clicked during my study of the VOLVO 8400.

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Me posing with the NWKRTC VOLVO 8400. A former with BMTC Bangalore, its said to be 4 year old, with its inclusion in the fleet in 2010, but it has been nicely maintained with nice exteriors