Volvo Launches B9R Coach : 9400 6x2

sajo · 1st November 2008, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Ram

So, is it possible that, just for India, a B9R is a B12R with a 9-litre engine instead of a 12-litre engine? Because elsewhere in the world, B9Rs are conventional 2 axle vehicles.

Also, I wonder if this particular 6x4 configuration is unique for India ?
Because elsewhere I searched, the Tag axle came behind the dual tyred driving axle. But in this case, I am pretty sure it is not so. Please correct me if I am wrong, and anyone else has seen the bus..

Volvo Launches B9R Coach : 9400 6x2-1001_2615__marcopolo_paradiso_1200_volvo_b12r.jpg

backrub · 2nd November 2008, 08:26

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

I have also never felt very comfortable with any 2+2 seating configuration. I do not know if there are any Volvos configured with 2+1 (Executive) seating arrangement, but in the other buses, I find the 2+1 to be the best.

I think i have seen a Volvo configured with 1+1+1 seating positions. I dont remember the operator's name. But the Bus was mentioned something like Maharaja coach or so

binaiks · 2nd November 2008, 14:04

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Originally Posted by deepclutch

which bus operator holds largest fleet of volvo buses ? is it KPN ,VRL .In kerala ,we see kallada with crappy volvo buses running through M C road while they run better ones through cochin bangaloor way.

Undoubtedly, it has got to be KSRTC (Karnataka). In the private sector, it could be Raj National or Neeta. Not sure of VRL, though...

Blue Thunder · 2nd November 2008, 16:45

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Originally Posted by TheARUN

The vehicle is rear engined, so the dummy wheel cannot be behind the rear axle...

It can be behind the rear drive axle : the "dummy" wheels need not be on rigid axles.

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

thats how its shown in the picture too @sajo
the second rear axle isnt dual tyred
great ,so the bus in the picture is the correct picture...

Glifford · 3rd November 2008, 17:47

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Originally Posted by prashanthyr

Behind the rear axle is correct. Please note photo in page 1 as well as the Volvo worldwide website

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Originally Posted by TheARUN

The vehicle is rear engined, so the dummy wheel cannot be behind the rear axle. From the front, first the front 2 wheels which steer, then the dummy 2 wheels and then the rear axle with 4 wheels which drives the bus.

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

so does that means volvo has put the wrong picture on the invition of the launch of their own bus!?

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Originally Posted by sajo

Actually, the first rear axle isnt dual tyred. So maybe the first picture isnt an exact representation , after all.
Wish I could take pics, but I was riding my bike, and it was dark anyway, so phone pics wouldnt have worked too well.

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Originally Posted by sajo

Also, I wonder if this particular 6x4 configuration is unique for India ?
Because elsewhere I searched, the Tag axle came behind the dual tyred driving axle. But in this case, I am pretty sure it is not so. Please correct me if I am wrong, and anyone else has seen the bus..

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

It can be behind the rear drive axle : the "dummy" wheels need not be on rigid axles.

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Originally Posted by Mpower

THe extra pair of wheels are fitted to a dead axle that is behind the rear dual wheel axle. It is for carrying the extra load

So many confusing statements. Well it seems some of you were right! And the invite pic was wrong! Check: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ml#post1038843

jkv · 3rd November 2008, 17:52

Pics of the new Volvo B9R 6x2 coach.It is 13.8m long,53 seats and powered by a 340 HP engine.

jkv · 3rd November 2008, 17:57

The dummy axle for the B9R coach is before the rear axle and has only 2 tyres.

3rd November 2008, 17:57

Neeta has it guys saw one in borivli yesterday

backrub · 3rd November 2008, 19:19

Great Vehicle.

The longer length means it should be very comfortable for traveling distances. Have they started plying between any cities ?

Will try to get a ticket then

ssdubai · 10th November 2008, 17:05

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Originally Posted by binaiks

Undoubtedly, it has got to be KSRTC (Karnataka). In the private sector, it could be Raj National or Neeta. Not sure of VRL, though...

The KSRTC -Karnataka
The BMTC -Karnataka
APSRTC,APTDC -Andhra Pradesh

Glifford · 10th November 2008, 17:12

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Originally Posted by ssdubai

The BMTC -Karnataka

BMTC - to be specific, Bangalore, Karnataka.
KSTDC - Karnataka

AviatoR · 10th November 2008, 18:39

Yesterday i saw 2 B9Rs belonging to Sharma (the same as in the picture in earlier post) on the Mumbai Pune Ex-way. Both were doing great speeds. One was heading for Bangalore and the other for Hyderabad i guess, judging by the time difference.
Saw the first one when i joined the ex-way from Pune and the other when it just ended on Mumbai side.

backrub · 10th November 2008, 21:24

I heard from a source that a private operator in Kerala has ordered 6 B9R's and they have something like cabins for family inside.

This is what I heard from a guy working with the operator. Not sure of it and no idea of it.

But it sounds cool

Trapezio · 10th November 2008, 21:35

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Originally Posted by backrub

I heard from a source that a private operator in Kerala has ordered 6 B9R's and they have something like cabins for family inside.

Which operator is this?

backrub · 10th November 2008, 22:44

Its Kallada transports from kerala, and as mentioned I am not sure. But with their current strength of about 17 volvos and almost all of them plying between cochin bangalore, it should be true.

Still need to confirm with the cabin thing. And he also said the cabins are made of 3 or 4 seats together.

3rd November 2008, 17:52	#51
jkv Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: Once	Volvo B9R 6X2 Pics of the new Volvo B9R 6x2 coach.It is 13.8m long,53 seats and powered by a 340 HP engine. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd November 2008, 17:57	#52
jkv Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: Once	B9r The dummy axle for the B9R coach is before the rear axle and has only 2 tyres.
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3rd November 2008, 17:57	#53
santoshnair Posts: n/a	Neeta has it guys saw one in borivli yesterday
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3rd November 2008, 19:19	#54
backrub BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 196 Thanked: 2 Times	Great Vehicle. The longer length means it should be very comfortable for traveling distances. Have they started plying between any cities ? Will try to get a ticket then
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10th November 2008, 18:39	#57
AviatoR BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai<->Pune Posts: 63 Thanked: Once	Yesterday i saw 2 B9Rs belonging to Sharma (the same as in the picture in earlier post) on the Mumbai Pune Ex-way. Both were doing great speeds. One was heading for Bangalore and the other for Hyderabad i guess, judging by the time difference. Saw the first one when i joined the ex-way from Pune and the other when it just ended on Mumbai side.
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10th November 2008, 21:24	#58
backrub BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 196 Thanked: 2 Times	I heard from a source that a private operator in Kerala has ordered 6 B9R's and they have something like cabins for family inside. This is what I heard from a guy working with the operator. Not sure of it and no idea of it. But it sounds cool
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10th November 2008, 22:44	#60
backrub BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 196 Thanked: 2 Times	Its Kallada transports from kerala, and as mentioned I am not sure. But with their current strength of about 17 volvos and almost all of them plying between cochin bangalore, it should be true. Still need to confirm with the cabin thing. And he also said the cabins are made of 3 or 4 seats together.
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