You can see that Supreme paid special attention to Paratransit needs when you review the planning that's built into this Candidate Series Paratransit bus. The large double doors make wheelchair entry and exit easy. With all the comfort planning, the bus puts on a smart exterior appearance that adds a touch of pride while performing its en rout duties.

SUB FLOORING

12-gauge steel outriggers, fully welded with floorlevel Z rail, incorporated with chassis rubber ride capabilities.

FLOORING

3/4" FRP, undercoated. Floor covered with 1/8" transit rubber. Aluminum heat shield over chassis catalytic converter and muffler.

SIDEWALLS

3/4" polyurethane foam insulation (R-6) gel coated to 1/4" FRP exterior with 1/4" FRP interior. Reinforced with steel perimeter and transverse supports. Completely fiberglassed to adjoining body parts to form a single unitized body.

ROOFING

One-piece FRP/Nidacore laminate roof with steel cage reinforcement.

WINDOWS

24" x 34" T-slider, 31% tinted. Clamp ring-style radius windows. Egress windows installed to meet FMVSS 217 requirements. Operator’s curbside window AS-2 rated: 442 square inches of visibility.

ENTRY

Spacious entrance (27" x 83" clear opening) with doors that operate manually or electric. Door panels are full-height glass for maximum driver visibility. White step nosing and lighted stepwell standard. Entrance grab rail (left side).

LIGHTING

Each bus comes standard with six passenger courtesy lights.

ELECTRICAL

Wiring is color-coded with the number and function designated every 12" on the wire to enable identification and circuit traceability. Only premium components built to meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) and Underwriter’s Laboratories (U.L.) requirements are used. Electronic control console switch panel.

OPTIONAL A/C & HEAT

A/C systems ranging in size from 30,000 BTU to 88,000 BTU. Rear heat 20,000 BTU to 68,000 BTU.

OPTIONAL PARATRANSIT

Wheelchair accessibility with a wide range of securement systems and seating arrangements.

OPTIONAL LUGGAGE

Luggage can be stored in over-seat, floor-to-ceiling, rear compartments or custom-designed areas.

OPTIONAL SEATING

Forward-facing, perimeter-style and track seating are all available. Your choice of vinyl and cloth fabric in a wide range of colors.

• Bright white gel coated body.
• Black exterior mirrors – 8" x 15"
• Heavy-duty 10-gauge wraparound bumper with anti-ride cover.
• Mud flaps (front and rear).
• 12-month/12,000 mileage with five- year/75,000-mile warranty of body structure.

DIMENSIONS

• Exterior width — 94"
• Exterior height — 109"
• First step to ground — 10-1/2"
• Second and third step riser — 9" max.
• Step tread depth — 9"
• Entrance clear opening — 27" x 83" or 37" x 83"
• Interior width at seat level — 82"
• Interior width up 36" from floor — 81-1/2"
• Center aisle height — 76"
• Double wheelchair doors — 44-1/2" x 69"
• Candidate exterior length (bumper to bumper) — 256"

FORD SPECIFICATIONS

• 11,500 GVWR Cutaway Chassis
• 138" wheel base
• Tinted glass
• Automatic transmission
• 4:10 rear axle ratio
• Power steering
• Power brakes (4 Wheel Disc)
• Dash A/C and heater
• Auxiliary transmission cooler
• Super engine cooling
• Tilt steering and cruise control
• 5.4 or 6.8 gas engine and 6.0 diesel
• 40-gallon fuel capacity
• Radial tires LT 225/75RX16E
• Chrome front bumper with license plate bracket
• Comfort-ride suspension — H.D. springs and shocks
• Engine oil cooler (diesel chassis only)
• Read-out gauges
• Heavy-duty batteries
• Single alternator-gas/140 & 120 duals-diesel