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Busdriver197
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 Posted - 10/24/2001 : 3:09:17 PM
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Hello. I am doing some research on school buses and I am wondering what the AVERAGE school bus MPG (miles per gallon) is? IF you can I would like city and highway MPG. Thanks a bunch.
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Buskid
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USA
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Posted - 10/24/2001 : 4:39:28 PM
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Hello. I am doing some research on school buses and I am wondering what the AVERAGE school bus MPG (miles per gallon) is? IF you can I would like city and highway MPG. Thanks a bunch.
Hi there
I own both a Crown and a Gillig school bus. This past summer, I drove them both across the country. The Crown averaged about 10 miles to the gallon, and the Gillig was getting about 9.5 miles to the gallon. That was all freeway driving without a load students on board (although they were loaded with other materials such as large amounts of luggage, supplies for the trip, etc.).
If it makes any difference, the Crown has a 671 Detroit Diesel Engine & the Gillig has a Caterpillar 3208 in it.
I hope this helps you a little bit. Maybe someone else can help you with the city MPG.
Take care. 
The Buskid - CrownBus32@aol.com - http://www.crownbus.com
Edited by - Buskid on 10/24/2001 4:40:24 PM |
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Busdriver197
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Posted - 10/24/2001 : 4:56:34 PM
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Thanks alot man that rally helps....just waiting fo rmore replies :)
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Brad Barker
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 10/25/2001 : 06:30:07 AM
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I do not calculate city vs highway but rather average them out. Depending on the engine, powertrain and size of the bus mileage can vary. Our gas powered Type D buses many years ago only got about 4 to 5 mpg. As time went by we were able to purchase diesel power. Now we get anywhere from 7 to 13. Usually the higher mileage is for buses that are what we call trip buses and run mostly on the highway. Our district is in a hilly area. A district which is in a flat ground area might get better mileage than us.
Edited by - Brad on 10/25/2001 06:30:58 AM |
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BusBoy
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USA
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Posted - 10/25/2001 : 3:43:25 PM
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Most Type C buses average around 8 to 10 miles to the gallon. On the Highway 10-12 miles.
Type D is around the same, but it depends on the engine size.
Edited by - busboy on 10/25/2001 3:44:58 PM |
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Rich
Top Member
United States
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Posted - 11/05/2001 : 1:14:30 PM
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I ride on a Crown by Carpenter, with a 3800 International. The city MPG is 10, and the highway is unknown(since we don't use it!) *This is fully loaded!*
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SchoolBusCharter
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USA
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Posted - 11/20/2001 : 1:01:25 PM
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Age, mileage and maintenance are key factors. Our gasoline conventionals with 5 speed get 7 to 9 in mixed driving. Our diesel with 5 speeds get 12 to 14 in mixed driving and diesel automatics get 11 to 13 in mixed driving. I will say that one of our older gasoline buses with 5 speed and dual speed rear gets great mileage on the highway. Hope this helps.
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I need some Info. Please help.
