Developed for the middle and long distance regional services, the O500 RSD 2442 Coach Chassis incorporates all the benefit of Mercedes-Benz technology. It is a robust and highly durable chassis suited to severe operating and service conditions. The chassis is built to carry 24 tonnes and a body up to 15 meters long. It is fitted with our trusted 6 cylinder, OM 457 engine coupled with a new automatic gearbox to ensure maximum efficiency, reliability and durability. It is also one of our safest buses yet fitted with electronic brake system (EBS), electronic stability control (ESP) and ABS. To ensure maximum comfort for driver and passenger the O500 RSD 2442 chassis comes standard with an automatic transmission, adjustable steering column cruise control and air suspension with level control.
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The all new O500 RSD Coach
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O500 RSD 2442.
Technical data.
| Engine | |
| Make / Model | OM 457 |
| Capacity (cm3) | 11967 |
| Layout | 6 cylinder Inline |
| Type | Turbo |
| Power - kW @ r/min | 310 @ 200 |
| Torque - Nm @ r/rim | 1600 @ 1100 |
| Transmission | |
| Make / Model | ZF EcoLife 6 |
| Type | Synchromesh |
| Shift | Automated |
| No of Forward Gears | 6 |
| High / Low Ratios | 3,36 / 0,62 |
| Dimensions (mm) | |
| Overall Height | 1775 |
| Overall Length | 9375 |
| Overall Width | 2477 |
| Front Overhang | 2100 |
| Rear Overhang | 2755 |
| Wheelbase | 3000 |
| Mass (kg) | |
| Manufacturer's Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 24000 |
| Manufacturer's Gross Combination Mass (GCM) | 24000 |
| Tare (T) | 6146 |
| Manufacterer's Rear Axle Weight | 11000 |
| Manufacterer's Rear Tag Axle Weight | 6000 |
| Manufacterer's Front Axle Weight | 7100 |
| Drive Axle | |
| Reduction Type | Single |
| Final Ratio | 3,909 |
| Brakes | |
| Type | EBS – Electronic Braking |
| Front | Brake Discs |
| Rear | Brake Discs |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes |
| Anti-Slip regulation (ASR) | Yes |
| Self-levelling suspension (ECAS) | Yes |
| Fuel | |
| Tank Capacity (l) | 400 |
| Tyres | |
| Size | 315/80R22.5 |
