Thomas Saf-T-Liner
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Not to be confused with Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2.
The Thomas Saf-T-Liner is the name of the transit-style (Type D) school bus product line produced by Thomas Built Buses. Introduced in 1978, the Saf-T-Liner marked the transition to in-house chassis production by Thomas. In addition to school bus applications, variations of the Saf-T-Liner have been produced as activity buses, specialty vehicles, and commercial/transit buses. It can also be used to describe the Saf-T-Liner C2 or Saf-T-Liner FS-65, but they are not considered part of the Saf-T-Liner family.
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Thomas Built Buses (body and chassis) |
Production | 1978-present |
Assembly | High Point, North Carolina |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Type D (transit-style) |
Layout | front-engine 4x2 rear-engine 4x2 rear-engine 6x2 |
Body style(s) | school bus |
Powertrain | |
Engine(s) | Diesel: Cummins, Detroit, & Mercedes-Benz Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): Cummins |
Transmission(s) | Automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 181–277 inches (4.6–7.0 m) (HDX) |
Width | 96 inches (2.4 m) |
Curb weight | GVWR Up to 36,200 pounds (16,400 kg) (HDX) |
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Currently, all versions of the Saf-T-Liner model line are produced in High Point, North Carolina.