Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner
Built: 1978 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1978
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Technical data
Engine
| Engine | diesel; Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 96 in (2438.4 mm)correct |
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| Wheelbase | (HDX)correct |
| Unladen weight | GVWR Up to 36, 200 lb (HDX)correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | automatic gearboxcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Assembly plants | High Point, North Carolina, USAcorrect |
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| Body | school buscorrect |
| Vehicle class | Type D (transit-style)correct |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner built?
Production years: 1978.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki (CC BY-SA 3.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
Bus in 3D section
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