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: sml@bdmail.net

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: volvotruck@eureka.lk

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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