Vdl Bus Other models
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VDL Bus – other models: bus chassis from Valkenswaard, including the VDL Jonckheere JHD122-410, 5,883 to 12,902 cm³, kerb weights of 9 to 14.4 t, lengths around 12 m
This page covers bus chassis and coaches from the VDL group, based in Valkenswaard in the Netherlands, listed in the register under the collective name VDL Bus. Among the listed models is the VDL Jonckheere JHD122-410, named after the Belgian coachbuilder Jonckheere, which VDL acquired; the number sequence 122 refers to the vehicle's length, 410 to the engine power class.
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The register lists 3 versions with six-cylinder engines of 5,883 to 12,902 cm³, kerb weights of 9,050 to 14,404 kg at a gross vehicle weight of 14,440 to 18,600 kg, lengths of 11,570 to 11,990 mm and widths of 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
VDL Bus & Coach is one of the larger European manufacturers of line and touring buses, supplying both public transport operators and private coach companies; the length of around 12 metres matches the usual upper limit for two-axle coaches in Europe. Some chassis are also used to build double-decker coaches, which places extra demands on frame rigidity and centre-of-gravity height.
When buying a used coach of this size, check the condition of the engine and gearbox given high mileages in long-distance service, corrosion on the chassis and underbody, the function of doors, air conditioning and luggage hatches, and the braking system given the high gross vehicle weights, as well as the condition of the seat upholstery and emergency exits, which are subject to regular inspection in passenger service.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: VDL Bus (weitere Modelle), VDL Bus & Coach (manufacturer)
Models compared
3 of 3 models.
| AMBASSADOR 2002005 | SB40002010 | VDL JONCKHEERE JHD122-4102010 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 5,883 cm³ | 12,902 cm³ | 12,902 cm³ |
| Wheelbase | 6,200 mm | 5,930 mm | 5,870 mm |
| Length | 11,950 mm | 11,990 mm | 11,570 mm |
| Width | 2,500 mm | 2,500 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Unladen weight | 9,050 kg | 14,404 kg | 13,365 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 14,440 kg | 17,990 kg | 18,600 kg |
Models
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AMBASSADOR 200
The Vdl Bus AMBASSADOR 200 is a vehicle built by Vdl Bus. Production: 2005. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a...
VDL JONCKHEERE JHD122-410
The Vdl Bus VDL JONCKHEERE JHD122-410 is a vehicle built by Vdl Bus. Production: 2010. The engine has 6 cylinders,...
Vdl BusSB4000no photoSB4000
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