Volvo B10R
| Volvo B10R | |
|---|---|
 TrønderBilene Säffle-bodied B10R in Levanger | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 1978-1992 |
| Assembly | Sweden |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Bus chassis |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
9.6-litre horizontally rear-mounted I-6 Volvo THD100[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo B59 |
| Successor | Volvo B10B |
The Volvo B10R was a rear-engined bus chassis manufactured by Volvo between 1978 and 1992. It was as its predecessor, the B59, aimed as a citybus chassis, and was succeeded by the more versatile B10B in 1992.[2]
The B10Rs were bodied mainly by Aabenraa for Denmark, by Säffle and Aabenraa for Sweden and by Arna, Säffle and VBK for Norway.
In Australia, a few B10Rs were operated by Busways, Hornibrook Bus Lines and Surfside Buslines.[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ Commercial catalogue - Applications Letrika
- ↑ Low floor Volvo KOs deckers Commercial Motor 4 July 1978
- ↑ Busways Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ↑ Hornibrook Bus Lines Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ↑ Surfside Bus Lines Australian Bus Fleet Lists
External links
Media related to Volvo B10R at Wikimedia Commons
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