MAN NDxx3F
| MAN ND313F / ND363F (A34) MAN ND243F / ND283F (A48) MAN ND323F / ND363F (A95) | |
|---|---|
 KMB's ND313F with Neoplan Centroliner bodywork. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | MAN |
| Production |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Bus chassis |
| Body style | Double-decker bus |
| Doors | 1 or 2 doors |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Related | MAN NDxx3 Lion's City DD (A39) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Power output | 240-360 hp |
| Transmission |
Voith DIWA ZF EcoLife |
| Dimensions | |
| Length |
10.85m (2-Axle) 12m, 12.8m (3-Axle) |
| Width | 2.55m |
| Height | 4.1m, 4.2m, 4.3m, 4.4m |
MAN NDxx3F are different low-floor double-decker bus chassises built by MAN, and are based on the MAN ND313 Lion's City DD (A39) integral low-floor double-decker bus. They have only been built in very small numbers and only for right-hand drive markets.
Type designation breakdown
- N: Niederflur (low floor)
- D: Doppeldeckerbus (double-decker bus)
- xx: first two digits of power output in hp (nearest ten)
- 3: third generation
- F: Fahrgestell (chassis)
This means that a ND363F has a power output of 360 hp.
MAN ND313F / ND363F (A34)
The MAN ND313F and MAN ND363F, with the chassis code A34, is a tri-axle 12-metre chassis. A total number of 27 chassis were built between 2003 and 2006.
In 2003, Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) of Hong Kong received one MAN ND313F with Neoplan Centroliner N4426 bodywork, it received fleet number APM1 and registration number LE4612, entering service later in the same year. The bus remained unique in Kowloon Motor Bus fleet.
One further ND313F was built in 2004, with unknown bodywork and customer.
25 ND363F received Ayats coach bodywork, and were delivered to Ulsterbus of Northern Ireland in 2006.
MAN ND243F / ND283F (A48)
In 2006, a 10.85-metre two-axle version was launched as the MAN ND243F and MAN ND283F, with chassis code A48.
One ND283F received a East Lancs Kinetec+ bodywork, which had a front similar to that of MAN Lion's City.
Two more ND283F test chassis were built, but no ND243F.
MAN ND323F / ND363F (A95)
In 2013, a new double deck chassis based on the A22-series low floor single-decker chassis was launched as the MAN ND323F and MAN ND363F, with a new chassis code A95.
Singapore
In November 2014, one ND323F with MAN Lion's City DD bodywork built under licence by Gemilang Coachworks started trial service for SMRT Buses. In August 2015, 16 additional MAN ND323F buses were brought in by SMRT after the successful trial run.
A further 60 units were brought in by Land Transport Authority (LTA), as part of the Bus Contracting Model (BCM). These 60 units contain the same specifications as previous units ordered by SMRT Buses, with the exception of the tree-guard and the last 10 units being equipped with USB ports to enable charging of mobile devices. The first 15 buses were painted in SMRT's corporate livery, while the rest featured LTA's Lush Green livery. All of these buses are currently assigned to SMRT Buses.
In late 2015, a 12.8 m long MAN ND323F concept bus with 3 doors and 2 staircases was built for the LTA, with MAN Lion's City DD L bodywork built under licence by Gemilang Coachworks, featuring an updated design by MAN.[1][2] On 13 March 2017, the concept bus began a 6-month trial service with Tower Transit Singapore, starting on bus service 143.
In September 2016, LTA ordered another 122 MAN ND323Fs that will be arriving in Singapore by early 2017. These buses contain similar specifications as the earlier order but with an updated bodywork design, similar to the concept bus.[3][4]
Hong Kong
In August 2014, New Lantau Bus (NLB) opened the bid for 8 new double-decker buses and the bid was granted to MAN to deliver 8 ND323F with MAN Lion's City DD bodywork built under licence by Gemilang Coachworks, and they were delivered to Hong Kong at June and August 2015 respectively.
In May 2015, a ND363F with MAN Lion's City DD bodywork built under licence by Gemilang Coachworks was delivered to Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) of Hong Kong and launched as scheduled bus of Route 265B (with fleet number AMNE1) at Aug 2015. In October 2015, KMB placed an order for 20 ND323Fs with updated bodywork (start with fleet number AMNF1), before increasing the order to add another 80 ND323Fs as well as a 12.8 m long ND323F.
New World First Bus also ordered a 12.8 m long ND323F with MAN Lion's City DD L bodywork built under licence by Gemilang Coachworks. It is the first 12.8 m long A95 bus in the world[5] and was launched as scheduled bus of Route 8P at Apr 6 2016, with fleet number 6090.
New China Lane Travel, To Yo Travel and Goldspark Hong Kong Tours had also ordered ND323Fs with MAN Lion's City DD bodywork built under licence by Gemilang Coachworks in open top form.
Australia
Sydney
Sydney has one delivered MAN ND323F as of September 2016, with MAN Lion's City DD bodywork built under licence by Gemilang Coachworks. Overall it looks similar to those seen in Singapore and Hong Kong, with the exception of the rear lights and vents.[6]
A further 38 has been ordered by Transport for New South Wales for the B-Line.[7]
References
- ↑ "MAN Lion’s City DD L Mock-up Bus". Land Transport Guru. 12 March 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ Singapore authority assesses three-door double-decks Bus & Coach Professional 6 May 2016
- ↑ "MAN A95 (ND323F)". Land Transport Guru. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ "The lion is roaring in Singapore". MAN SE. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ↑ Hong Kong Buses Yearbook 2016, Northcord International Limited, ISBN 9789629200473, pages 30 to 41.
- ↑ http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/AppDoc/10Dec2015200355.HTML
- ↑ "MAN double-deckers for Sydney northern beaches". BusNews.com.au. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
External links
Media related to MAN ND xx3F at Wikimedia Commons