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ADDRESS: 44 Lexia Place, Mulgrave VIC 3170 WEB: www.mercedes-benz-bus.com/en_AU/home EMAIL: mbbus@daimler.com
MAKE: MERCEDES-BENZ
MODEL: O 500RS
MAKE: MERCEDES-BENZ
MODEL: 0500 RSD
APPLICATION: CHARTER - LONG DISTANCE, SCHOOL
APPLICATION: CHARTER - LONG DISTANCE
DIMENSIONS:
DIMENSIONS:
Length (metres)
12.5
Length (metres)
12.5 to 14.5
Wheelbase (mm)
3000 (buggy format)
Wheelbase (mm)
3000 (transport)
Front Overhang (mm)
2570
Front Overhang (mm)
2200 (2570 opt)
Rear Overhang (mm)
3280
Rear Overhang (mm)
2825
Turning Circle Diameter (m)
20.6 (wall to wall at overall length of 12.5)
Turning Circle Diameter (m)
26.3 (wall to wall at overall length of 14.5)
ENGINE:
ENGINE: Make/Model
Mercedes Benz/OM457LA
Make/Model
Mercedes Benz/OM457LA
Configuration
6 cylinders in line
Configuration
6 cylinders in line
Power (hp/kW)
354/260 (Opt: 428hp)
Power (hp/kW)
354/260 (Opt: 408hp & 428hp)
Torque (Nm)
1600 (Opt: 2100hp)
Torque (Nm)
1600 (Opt: 1900, 2100)
28
Oil Capacity (litres)
28
Oil Capacity (litres)
FUEL SOURCE / CAPACITY:
FUEL SOURCE / CAPACITY:
Type
Diesel
Type
Diesel
Capacity (litres)
Various fuel & 25L Adblue tank
Capacity (litres)
Various Fuel & 35L Adblue tank
TRANSMISSION:
TRANSMISSION: Auto Model / Type
ZF Ecolife or Mercedes-Benz GO240 automated manual ZF: 6 speed with torque converter and retarder MB: 8-speed with Voith retarder
AXLES: Type – Front
Mercedes-Benz/V0 4/40 DCL-7.1/Forged steel ‘I’ beam 7100kg
Type – Rear
Mercedes-Benz/RO 440/Rigid, single ratio hypoid axle. 12,500kg capacity
SUSPENSION: Type – Front
Type – Rear
Rigid I-Beam. Electronic Air Suspension (ECAS) with Electronic Level Control (ENR), 2 air bellows , 4 telescopic double acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar Live axle. Electronic Air Suspension (ECAS) with Electronic Level Control (ENR), 4 air bellows, 4 telescopic double acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
BRAKES:
Auto Model / Type
OM457: Mercedes-Benz GO240-8, 8 speed automated manual
AXLES: Type – Front
Mercedes-Benz/VO 4/40 DCL-7.1/Forged steel ‘I’ beam, 7100kg
Type – Rear
Mercedes-Benz/RO 440/Rigid, single ratio hypoid axle. 12500 kg capacity. Tag axle: Actively steered, maximum design capacity 6000kg
SUSPENSION: Type – Front
Rigid I-Beam electronic air suspension (ECAS) with Electronic Level Control (ENR), 2 air bellows, 4 telescopic double acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Type – Rear
Live axle. Electronic air suspension (ECAS) with Electronic Level Control (ENR), 4 air bellows, 4 telescopic double acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Tag axle Suspension: Air suspension with 2 air bellows, 2 double acting shock absorbers
BRAKES: Service Brakes
Ventilated disc brakes, ABS, EBS, ASR, ESP, AEBS
Service Brakes
Ventilated disc brakes, ABS, EBS, ASR, ESP, AEBS
Retarding Brake System
Engine/Trans
Retarding Brake System
Engine/Trans
EBS
Yes
EBS
Yes
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM:
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM: Alternator
2 x 28V/140A
Alternator
2x 28V/140A
Starter
24V/6.2kW
Starter
24V/6.2kW
Batteries
170Ah
Batteries
2x 12V/200Ah
WHEELS & TYRES: Type
10 stud alloy
Rim Size
8.25 x 22.5
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WHEELS & TYRES: Type
10 stud Alloy
Rim Size
8.25 x 22.5
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