VDL DB250
The VDL DB250 (originally the DAF DB250) is a 2-axle low-floor double-decker bus chassis, It was built by VDL Bus & Coach between 1991–2006.
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| Manufacturer | DAF / VDL |
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| Production | 1991–2006 |
| Assembly | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| Successor | VDL DB300 |
| Engine(s) | DAF ATi RS 8.6 litre DAF Paccar PS 9.2 litre |
| Transmission(s) | Voith DIWA.3 851.3 Voith DIWA.3 854.3 ZF Ecomat 4HP500 ZF Ecomat 5HP500 |
DB250
The DAF DB250 (step-entrance) was built in October 1991 and could only be built on Optare Spectra bodywork[1][2] In 1994, it was available with Northern Counties Palatine II bodywork.[3]
DB250LF
The DAF DB250LF (low-floor) was built in 1998 and could be built on Optare Spectra, Alexander ALX400, Plaxton President, East Lancs Myllennium Lowlander and Wright Pulsar Gemini bodies.
In November 2008, It was replaced by the Wright Gemini 2[4]
Gallery
Optare Spectra-bodied DB250 in March 2014.
Preserved Harris Bus DB250 with Northern Counties Palatine II bodywork
Optare Spectra-bodied DB250LF in April 2012.
- Alexander ALX400-bodied DAF DB250LF in June 2012.
Plaxton President-bodied DAF DB250LF in May 2008.
East Lancs Myllenium Lowlander-bodied DAF DB250LF in May 2013.
Wright Pulsar Gemini-bodied VDL DB250LF in June 2014.
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VDL DB250 Media
Abus Optare Spectra bodied DB250LF, the first low floor double-decker bus to enter service in the United Kingdom
Arriva London Wright Pulsar Gemini bodied DB250LF at Trafalgar Square in April 2015
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References
- ↑ Optare Spectra Bus Lists on the Web
- ↑ Putting on a brave face Commercial Motor 24 October 1991
- ↑ Jones, Stuart (14 October 1994). "Hughes DAF unveil the DAF DB250 - Northern Counties Palatine II". Bus & Coach Buyer (Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited) (277): 15–18.
- ↑ New integrated Wrightbus double-deck Bus & Coach Professional 13 December 2007
Other websites
Media related to DAF DB250 at Wikimedia Commons- Media related to VDL DB250 at Wikimedia Commons
