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VOLVO8700 CITY BUS
VOLVO 8700 CITY BUSThe inspiration to travel
The Volvo 8700 is a modern city bus that combines
the most advanced technology, design, features and
safety for efficient and eco-friendly city road
transportation. A robust and dependable construction
promotes high operating reliability, while the low
entry helps swift passenger through flow. The light
weight chassis also makes it possible to carry more
passengers. These properties make the Volvo 8700
low entry a truly advanced alternative to meet the
needs of growing and congested cities.
Robust and thoroughly tested:
The Volvo 8700 is based on one of the best selling
chassis from Volvo Buses, the Volvo 8700. This means
thoroughly tried and tested technology from a chassis
that does sterling service all around the world.
Sturdily dimensioned chassis components provide
high dependability and a long service life. At the same
time, new technology adopted from Volvo’s larger
tourist coaches has been introduced to make a highly
regarded chassis even better.
The frame is simple and sturdy construction with a
flat upper face for ease of body building. The chassis
is delivered in two-axle configuration with a 5940
mm wheelbase. The front axle is dimensioned for 6.0
tonnes and the tough new rear axle for 10.2 tonnes,
which gives excellent weight distribution and the
possibility of exploiting the 16.2 tonne gross weight
to the maximum.
Comfortable and safe
For passengers and driver alike, a ride in the Volvo
8700 is both comfortable and safe. The low entry at
the front and in the middle-just 350mm above the
road-means it is easy to get on and off, not least for
passengers with impaired mobility. The bus is easy to
drive and offers excellent road holding and like all
Volvo buses it has a high safety level, further boosted
by powerful brakes with disc brakes on all wheels,
roll stabilizers and a redesigned suspension system.
The rear suspension is entirely new and contributes
to a more comfortable ride and more secure road
holding. The maximum steering angle for our Volvo
city bus is 53 degrees, which further improves
maneuverability.
Volvo 8700 also features rigid front suspension. There
is also considered freedom of choice in seat location
at the higher rear part of the bus, where the wheel
housings encroach minimally into the passenger
compartment.
The driver’s environment is ergonomically designed
and all the basic controls are easily accessible.
Benefits• The engine has a very wide torque range and
responds to the throttle instantly, which benefits
driveability
• Electronic engine management - EMS 2 with
precise fuel injection gives efficient combustion
and low emissions
• Electronic fuel injection with precise regulation of
fuel quantity and injection timing promotes low
exhaust emissions and good fuel economy
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND VOLVO 8700
Simple Service
All the service parts are easily accessible,which simplifies daily service andmaintenance
New disc brakes
The new disc brakes on front and rear areof the same type as those found in Volvo’slarger buses. The brakes features EBSproviding better braking power.
Retarder increases braking power
The transmission features an integratedretarder, which performs a major portion ofall braking and thus significantly reduceswear on the brake pads.
Tubeless Radials
Urban tyres ensures higher mileage, goodroad grip and better braking
Automatic transmission
Fully automatic 6 speed transmission withintegrated torque converter and built-inretarder
Reliable and durable engine
The Volvo D7E 290 is a modern seven-litresix-cylinder diesel engine. Power output290 hp in Euro 3 configuration
ON-OFF FAN
Saves fuel. Shroud provided to improvecooling efficiency
Broad centre aisle
A broad centre aisle, which furthercontributes to fast and convenientpassenger through flow
Modern electronic system
The Volvo B7RLE has a modern multiplexelectronic system that offers the possibilityof detailed information about vital vehicledata, which in turn permits wider scopefor vehicle diagnostics and monitoring ofthe bus’s status and condition. Thesystem also carries out automatic checksof basic functions such as coolant leveland oil, brake and turbo pressure atstart-up.
Suspension
The Volvo B7R Low Entry isequipped with electronicallycontrolled air suspension (with akneeling function), which promoteshigh comfort and smooth ride
Electrical system
The 24-volt electrical system has 110 Aalternator (twin) with battery capacity of165Ah
Better overview of operating costs
Detailed information about importantvehicle data gives the operator a betteroverview of parameters such as fuelconsumption.
Low entry
The low front entry promotes fastpassenger through flow and makes iteasier for passengers with impairedmobility, to disembark from the bus.
Fuel tanks (plastic) (plastic) (plastic) (plastic) (plastic)Tank capacity is 310 litres (2x155).
Modern fuel-efficient engine
The engine in the Volvo 8700, the Volvo D7E 290 , is
a modern seven-litre six-cylinder diesel engine with
a turbocharger and Intercooler. This engine is
powered with 290 hp and conforms to the Euro 3
environmental requirements. The tough, durable and
fuel-efficient engine was originally developed for
Volvo’s heavy trucks, so there’s plenty of power in
reserve for the Volvo 8700’s gross weight of 16.2
tonnes.
A well-matched power train
The rest of the power train is dimensioned to get
the greatest possible power out of the engine. For
smooth and convenient progress, a 6-speed automatic
transmission was selected which has an integrated
retarder for enhanced braking power. The rear axle,
which is new and originally developed for Volvo’s
8700 provides the best possible performance.
Facts
Frame
Steel frame with flat upper face, easy to
body build
Transmission
Automatic transmission (6 speed)
Suspension
Electronically controlled air suspension with
kneeling function.
Braking system
Disc brakes - front/rear EBS (ABS), integrated
retarder
VOLVO 8700Engine
Volvo D7E producing 290 hp (1200 Nm)meets Euro 3 emission standards
Driver’s environment
The driver’s environment is ergonomically
designed with conveniently accessible controls and
adjustable steering wheel
Fuel Tank
310 ltrs (plastic)
Dimensions
Overall Length: 12m
Wheel Base: 5.94m
GVW: 16.2 tonnes (Max.)
VOLVO CITY BUSES - AT HOME THE WORLDOVER
Volvo India Private Limited
HQ & Exports: Yalachahalli, Tavarekere Post, Hoskote Taluk, Bangalore 562 122Phone: +91-80-66914000-60, Fax: +91-80-41867030, Mobile: +91-9945233484
Sales Office:
Institutional Sales: Phone: +91-80-66914500 - 7009 Mobile: +91-98453 55336South: Phone - +91 80 6691 4500 - 7009 Mobile + 91-98800 33577
West & Central: Phone +91-22-28345030 / 5020, Mobile: +91-98216 24124North: Phone: + 91-11-23314223 / 4262, Mobile: +91-9810526633East: Phone: +91-33-22810794 / 08241, Mobile: +91-9830011744
Importers:
Bangladesh: Swedish Motors Ltd., T.K. Bhaban (9th Floor), 13, Kawran Bazar Commercial Area, Dhaka 1215, BangladeshTel: 8156052, 8156053, Fax: 880 - 2 - 8155807, E-mail: [email protected]
Sri Lanka: Swedish Trading Co. Ltd., “Viking House”, 191, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia, Sri LankaTel: 2738674-5, 2722677-8, 2712483, Fax: 2735812, 2732694, E-mail: [email protected]
Mauritius: Leal Equipments Compangnie Ltee, Motorway M1, Pailles, Mauritius Tel: 230 207 2470Pakistan: VPL Limited, 32 Km Multan Road, Lahore, Pakistan Telephone: +92 (0)42 111 666 000
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