When it comes to school buses, any improvement in efficiency can make a big difference. Our Saf-T-Liner® EFX has plenty of examples. First, it has seating for up to 90 passengers and a wider loading aisle, providing tremendous flexibility for whatever the school year brings. The cockpit is designed for driver comfort and safety, with ample leg room and optimized access to controls. It also offers better visibility and easier steering. And our engine cover allows quick, tool-free access to the engine, fluids and belts, keeping routine maintenance time to a minimum.
The Saf-T-Liner EFX is a front-engine, transit-style school bus designed to provide excellent value for customers. Thomas Built listens to drivers, mechanics and transportation directors to help us develop better buses. And with one of the most extensive dealer networks in the industry, there’s always support nearby when you need it.
Passenger capacity
Up to 90
GVWR
Up to 36,200 lbs.
Wheelbase
136″, 155″, 174″, 193″, 212″, 231″
Engine Options
Cummins® ISB 200-260 HP
TELEMATICS
Zonar® V4™ advanced telematics system
Cummins® Zonar OTAir™ – 2017 or newer
Driver cockpit with ergonomic switch placement and spacious seating area
45-degree wheel cut
Electronic heater control module
Passenger loading functions grouped together
High capacity air cleaner
78″ headroom
Low-profile engine cover
Heavily insulated engine cover
Extra storage for personal items or emergency equipment
Decade after decade, Thomas Built Buses has followed one simple philosophy: design and build the kind of 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 school bus we manufacture meets or exceeds all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for school buses.
Meets or exceeds FMVSS/CMVSS
Roof bows extend to bottom of side panels
12-gauge steel rear corner posts
Double-bolted body mounting clips
Fuel tank mounted between frame rails
Wheelchair lift
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Heated driver’s seat
Air suspension driver’s seat
Rear air ride suspension
Air-conditioning
AM/FM radio/CD/PA
Dual radio capability
Remote and heated mirrors
Reading lights
Various seat options available: bench seat without belts, with lap belts, with three-point belts; integrated child seat or coach-style seating
LED light packages
Acoustical ceiling
Overhead storage
Under body storage compartment
Tinted windows
Access door for CDL belt check
Convenient fluid check hatch
Easy-access engine hood requires no tools to remove
Streamlined electrical center for easy identification and access
Fuse relay centers provide circuit protection and easy diagnostics
Exterior electrical access door
Front access to wipers, heater core and filter
Lights equipped with plug-in connectors
Display of fault codes in dash
Customer accessory module for aftermarket component hookup
Chassis electrical easily accessible in separate compartment
Maximum visibility windshield of 3,812 square inches