Volvo B8RLE
| Volvo B8RLE | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 2013-present |
| Assembly | Sweden |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Bus chassis |
| Floor type | Low entry |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D8K |
| Power output | 280-350 bhp |
| Transmission | ZF EcoLife 6AP1200B (280 hp), 6AP1400B (320, 350 hp); Voith DIWA.6 (320 hp), Volvo I-Shift |
| Dimensions | |
| Length |
10.2-12.8 metres (4x2) 12.4-14.9 metres (6x2) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Volvo B7RLE Volvo B9RLE |
The Volvo B8RLE is a 7.7-litre engined low-entry bus chassis manufactured by Volvo since 2013. It was designed as a replacement for the B7RLE and the B9RLE.
Throughout Europe the B8RLE is most commonly available as the Volvo 8900LE.
In Australia, Transdev NSW is the only operator of the B8RLE across NSW, with 12 in fleet.Transdev NSW Volvo B8RLE Fleet List
In Perth, Transperth became the first bus company to operate the B8RLEA articulated bus. Transperth ordered 70 of the Euro 6 buses to fulfill its goal of having 100 articulated buses. It uses a ZF Ecolife transmission. The buses have a Volgren Optimus body, rather than the CR228L body on the previous B12BLEA buses.[1]
It is also available as a medium-floor bus chassis, known as Volvo B8R.
Engines
D8K,[2] 7698 cc, in-line 6 cyl. turbodiesel (2013-present)
- D8K280 - 206 kW (280 bhp), 1050 Nm, Euro VI
- D8K320 - 235 kW (320 bhp), 1200 Nm, Euro VI
- D8K350 - 258 kW (350 bhp), 1400 Nm, Euro VI
References
- ↑ "www.perthbus.info". perthbus.info. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
- ↑ Volvo D8K Euro6 fact sheet Volvo Buses
External links
Media related to Volvo B8RLE at Wikimedia Commons- Introduction Volvo Buses
- Transdev Fleet List-B8RLE