Startrans Bus now offers the Candidate SII steel body shuttle bus, complimenting the successful Senator S II series. This vehicle is available both in shuttle bus and paratransit versions. Having a narrow body width affords operators a more maneuverable vehicle for their fleet service. The new Candidate S II High Top features updated exterior styling and is designed with durability in mind. 10 passengers seats plus 2 wheelchair for the paratransit bus or 14 forward facing seats for the shuttle model.

SUB FLOOR

12-gauge steel superstructure fully welded with floor-level Z-rails, incorporated with chassis-rubber ride capabilities.

FLOORING

3/4" FRP with undercoating. Floor covered with 1/8" transit rubber. Formed galvaneal steel heat shields over chassis, catalytic converter, and muffler.

SIDEWALLS

1" Polyurethane foam insulation (R-7) enclosed within a fully laminated assembly. Ladder-framed sidewalls are fully welded of 14-gauge steel. Exterior sidewall skins are .024” galvanized steel with baked-enamel paint finish.

ROOFING

Roof framing is a fully welded assembly utilizing formed steel-hat section cross members, as well as heavy-duty steel roll bars welded at the front, rear, and center of the vehicle. Roof exterior skins are of .024” galvanized steel with baked-enamel paint finish.

WINDOWS

HT 36"x36"; LT 36"x30" T-Slider windows, 31% tinted. Clamp ring-style radius windows. Egress windows installed to meet FMVSS 217 requirements. Operator’s curbside window AS-2 rated: 442 square inches of visibility.

ENTRY

Spacious entry (HT 32"x77.5"; LT 26.5"x75") with doors that operate manually or electric. The 14-gauge steel door frames are fully welded and powder-coated to enhance durability. The door panels are full-height glass for maximum driver visibility. White step nosing and lighted stepwell standard. Entrance grab rail (left side).

LIGHTING

Each bus comes standard with six passenger courtesy lights.

ELECTRICAL

Wiring is color-coded with the number and function designated every 12" on the wire to enable identification and circuit traceability. Only premium components built to meet the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) and Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) requirements are used. Electronic control console switch panel.

OPTIONAL A/C & HEAT

A/C systems ranging in size from 30,000 BTU to 88,000 BTU. Rear heat 20,000 BTU to 65,000 BTU.

OPTIONAL PARATRANSIT

Wheelchair accessibility with a wide range of securement systems and seating arrangements.

OPTIONAL LUGGAGE

Luggage can be stored in floor-to-ceiling, rear compartment, or custom-designed areas.

OPTIONAL SEATING

Forward-facing, perimeter-style, and track seating are all available. Your choice of vinyl and cloth fabric in a wide range of colors.

• White baked-enamel prepainted body = bright white gel coated front cap
• Black exterior mirrors – 8" x 15"
• Heavy-duty, 10-gauge box bumper with anti-ride cover
• Mud flaps (front and rear)
• 12-month/12,000-mile with five-year/75,000-mile warranty of body structure

FORD SPECIFICATIONS

• E350
• Tinted glass
• Automatic transmission
• 4:10 rear-axle ratio
• Power steering
• Power brakes (4-wheel disc)
• Dash A/C and heater
• Auxiliary transmission cooler (gas chassis only)
• Super engine cooling
• Tilt steering and cruise control
• 5.4 or 6.8 gas engine and 6.0 diesel
• 40-gallon fuel capacity on E350
• Radial tires LT225-16 E
• Chrome front bumper
• Comfort-ride suspension – H.D. springs and shocks
• Engine oil cooler (diesel chassis only)
• Read-out gauges
• Heavy-duty batteries
• 130 Amp alternator Gas; 140 & 120 Amp alternator-diesel
• 138" or 158" wheelbase
• GVWR 10,700 to 11,500

DIMENSIONS

• Exterior width – 84.5"
• Exterior height – 105"
• First step to ground – 111/2" second and third step riser – 9" max.
• Step tread depth – 9.5" max.
• Interior width at seat level – 82"
• Interior width up 36" from floor – 81"
• Center aisle height – 74.5"
• Double wheelchair doors – 44.5" x 59.5"