school buses
VISION
DIESEL
A Choice
- 200-280 Horsepower
- Up to 36,200 lbs GVWR
- 60-100 gallon Fuel Tank
- Up to 90 passengers
Vision Diesel:
An icon in school transportation, the Blue Bird Vision Diesel bus comes with our unwavering commitment to passenger safety, durability, service and support. Our dedicated team of field service engineers focuses exclusively on school bus operations.
Safety is Standard...
NOT Optional.
The Vision Diesel bus features:
- Exceptional driver-forward visibility
- Best-in-class turning radius
- Unique mirror systems – improving driver awareness and increasing child safety
- 90% cleaner emissions than in 2006
- Ultra-low sulfur fuel usage
Adding to health protection for students and improved air quality in communities, the All American FE Diesel includes proven selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.
In the SCR system, nitrous oxide gas is injected with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which reacts with the catalyst. That reaction breaks the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions down into harmless nitrogen and water vapor.
These components are a pure and natural part of the air we breathe. The nitrogen and water vapor then pass harmlessly through the tailpipe.
At Blue Bird,
Safety is Built In.
At Blue Bird, we don’t cut corners when it comes to safety. We build our buses with safety as the number one priority- always.
Our options are designed with safety in mind.
We’re always thinking ahead when it comes to safety. Check out these safety features- they really are remarkable!
Roof Bows
Blue Bird's custom designed one-piece roof bow system ensures safe student transportation.
Safety Tests
Blue Bird buses are built to pass the industry's most trusted safety tests. This is standard with our buses, not an option.
NextGen Seats
Our exclusive Blue Bird NextGen Seats gives you the ability to convert to multiple seatbelt options, easily and affordable.
Stability Control
Blue Bird was the first to market with Electronic Stability Control, or ESC, for School Buses. You have to see it to believe it!
Vision Diesel Specifications
Allison 3000 PTS – 5 & 6 speed automatic
Rear: varies by body length/wheelbase
Up to 33,000 lbs.
Built-in Longevity
Solid Dependability.
The Vision Diesel is custom-tailored to deliver the best combination of:
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Reliability
- Durability
- Fuel Economy
The Vision Diesel’s after-treatment system allows the bus to meet the latest, near-zero nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter emissions levels. In fact, our diesel buses are over 90% cleaner than they were in 2006.
On-board diagnostic instruments monitor the emissions system’s performance.
Our Vision Diesel buses offer the industry’s largest DEF tank at 15 gallons, which better aligns with typical service intervals.
The Blue Bird Vision is equipped with 50,000 PSI C-channel steel frame rails, giving this bus major stability and durability for increased performance.
WHAT’S UNDER THE HOOD…
CUMMINS
CONFIGURED
SPECIFICALLY
FOR BLUE BIRD
SCHOOL BUSES
Blue Bird works closely with Cummins, an industry-leading engine manufacturer, to…
develop unique and proprietary engine and drivetrain configurations specifically designed for our Blue Bird school buses.
Oldie but Goodie.
Our Diesel buses hold value like a sponge.
Diesel engines rarely need to be replaced, and diesel buses are known for high resale value. The Vision Diesel is no exception. The Vision Diesel’s best-in-class engines are covered by a standard 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty by Cummins.
Total Cost of Ownership
Calculating the Total Cost of Ownership, or (TCO), allows you to select a bus with confidence, because you will know you are getting the best return on your investment.
TCO is determined based on…
Initial purchase price, taking into account…
- Fuel costs over time
- Maintenance costs over time
- Projected bus lifespan
If your fleet has invested in diesel power, the Vision Diesel bus is a great choice!
The Blue Bird Vision Diesel bus is priced similarly to other manufacturers, and comes with Blue Bird’s attention to quality and durability, increasing the lifespan of your bus.
Time Savers
on Diesel Buses-
Enhanced service doors
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Proven performance
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Simple service strategy
Highlights
of our Diesel buses-
15 gallon DEF tanks
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Cummins SCR self-contained system
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Shared parts commonality with all Diesel models
Warranties
on Diesel Buses-
Engine & Transmission
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Entire Fuel System