Unitrans RT4735

Unitrans RT4735 is an ex-London Transport double decker bus operated in regular service by Unitrans in Davis, California. In the early 1990's, RT1235's original British made AEC diesel engine and Wilson pre-select manual transmission was replaced with an American-made Cummins diesel engine and an Allison automatic transmission.

[edit] Technical Specifications

Manufacturer (chassis): Associated Equipment Company (AEC)

Manufacturer (coachwork): Weymann Motor Bodies Ltd

Model (chassis): AEC Regent III RT

Model (coachwork): Weymann 3RT8/3

Date built: 1954

Engine: Cummins diesel with an Allison automatic transmission

Length: 27 feet, 6 inches

Width: 7 feet, 6 inches

Seating capacity: 56 (26 downstairs, 30 upstairs)

Original operator: London Transport

Original fleet number: RT4735

Original licence plate number: KGK 704

Date acquired by Unitrans: Before April, 1974

Current status: Unitrans Fleet - Active

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