Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses

School Buses Type D Saf-T-Liner HDX

The next generation of Type D school buses? Right this way. We’re making our Type D school bus even better. The Saf-T-Liner® HDX2 utilizes materials, features and manufacturing processes from our industry-leading Saf-T-Liner® C2 to create a bus that’s easier to maintain and built with an even stronger body construction. Plus, it offers the exceptional visibility, high seat capacity and rugged capabilities that you expect in a Type D design.

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Body Specifications

Passenger capacity Up to 90
Wheelbase 267″, 277″
Telematics Zonar® V4™ advanced telematics system
Cummins® Zonar OTAir™ – 2017 or newer
GVWR Up to 36,200 lbs.
Engine Options Cummins® B6.7 240-300 hp
Cummins® L9 260-300 hp

new features

The HDX2 offers the latest in Type D school bus design, plus all the best features of the C2:

  • Our common parts platform makes it easier for dealers to manage inventory and for school bus fleets to get the service and parts they need.
  • Saf-T-Net construction technology supports optimum frame strength and maximum passenger safety.
  • High-quality adhesive construction ensures lasting durability.
  • Automated paint application creates a high-quality, resilient exterior.
  • Streamlined wiring harnesses make servicing electrical components easier.
  • Interior and exterior LED lighting now comes standard

drivability/comfort

  • Ergonomic driver’s dash and switch panel
  • Easy-to-read offset gauge cluster
  • Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
  • Suspended brake and accelerator pedals
  • Foot rest
  • Up to 50-degree wheel cut
  • Sound isolator over engine
  • 78″ headroom
  • LED lights come standard for enhanced visibility

safety features

Decade after decade, Thomas Built Buses has followed one simple philosophy: design and build the kind of school bus we’d want our own children to ride in. It’s a simple idea and it works. Passenger safety is our number one priority and every bus we manufacture meets or exceeds all FMVSS and CMVSS for school buses.

  • Meets or exceeds FMVSS/CMVSS
  • Double rear bumper with exterior contoured steel bumper
  • Double-bolted body mounting clips
  • Fuel tank mounted between frame rails

driver visibility

  • Large two-piece curved bonded windshield
  • Exterior mirror cluster with flat and convex rearview mirrors and front crossover mirrors

available options

  • Zonar telematics system
  • PV360 camera
  • Auto Reversing Doors
  • Adjustable pedals
  • Air suspension driver’s seat
  • Air ride suspension
  • Heated driver’s seat
  • Front and rear bulkhead air conditioning
  • AM/FM radio, CD player and PA system
  • Remote controlled heated mirrors
  • Remote controlled heated mirrors
  • Variety of seating options:
    • Bench seat without belts, with lap belts, with 3-point belts
    • Integrated child seats
  • Child reminder system
  • Acoustical ceiling
  • Underbody pass-through storage area
  • Overhead book racks
  • White roof
  • Tinted windows
  • Staggered passenger seating

serviceability

  • Exterior electrical access door
  • Streamlined electrical center for easy identification and access
  • Accessory module for customer aftermarket component hookup
  • Fuse relay centers provide circuit protection and easy diagnostics
  • Front access panel
  • “S” shape drop-frame design at engine location
  • Engine compartment accessible via three doors plus access panel
  • Easy access to fluids
  • In-dash fault code display
  • Lights equipped with plug-in connectors
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