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MCI Prevost Van
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MCI D Series Coach 40' and 45' Models
Overall Width:
40' coach = 40.5 ft, 45' = 45.42 ft
Overall Height: 11 ft 5 in
Wheelbase: 40' = 279 in, 45' = 318 in
Approximate Vehicle Weight: 40' = 33,000 lb, 45' = 48,000 lb
GVWR: 40' = 46,000 lb, 45' = 48,000 lb
Engine: Detroit Diesel Series 60, 400 hp, DDEC IV, 12.7 liter,
or Caterpillar: C-12
Transmission: Automatic: Allison B500, 6-speed with optional retarder
Brakes: Service: Meritor Q Plus with Meritor automatic brake
slack adjusters
Emergency Brake: MGM Spring brake on drive axle
Electrical: 24-volt negative ground. Two heavy-duty 29 plate, 370-ampere
hour capacity batteries
Front headlights: dual halogen with 12-volt lamps
Air Conditioning: 6-cylinder compressor, driven by a self-adjusting
belt drive off the main engine
Seats: 40' = 47 passenger recliners with restroom, 45' = passenger
recliners with restroom
Parcel Racks: 40' = inside parcel racks of 103.75 cu. ft., 45'
= Inside parcel racks of 109 cu. ft.
Luggage Compartments: 40' = Underfloor enclosed - 326 cu. ft.
45' = Underfloor enclosed compartments - 400 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank: 192-gallon capacity
Suspension: Air ride type, which operates automatically and maintains
a constant ride height
Steering: Ross integral power steering; trailing tag axle on 45'
with unload feature
A fully paintable exterior, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, designed
for 30 years/3 million miles, easy to locate parts, are some of the advantages
of the MCI D Series coach. For more MCI information see MCI
bus models.
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