MAN 18.2x0
| MAN 18.220 | |
|---|---|
Low entry | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | MAN D0836 |
| Transmission | ZF Ecomat ZF EcoLife Voith DIWA |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | MAN 11.1x0 |
| Successor | MAN Lion's Chassis |
The MAN 18.220 is a model of
The model was introduced as the MAN 18.220 in October 1998 as one of the first low-floor buses on the market, with the first examples being delivered to
An upgraded model, the MAN 18.240LF, was launched in December 2006. The first examples, fitted with
From October 2009, the 18.240LF was complemented by the mechanically similar MAN 18.250 in the model line-up, the only major difference being the provision of a more powerful engine, rated at 250 horsepower (an increase of ten horsepower over the base model). A total of 31 MAN 18.250s were produced, all of which were purchased by Stagecoach with ADL Enviro300 bodywork. The final 18.250 was delivered in March 2010.[1]
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The 18.220 series was succeeded by the MAN Lion's Chassis. However, this model had significantly poorer sales in the United Kingdom, with only a small number produced with Wright Meridian bodywork[6] before MAN exited the British bus market due to falling sales.
The MAN 18.280 was sold in Australasia with TransAdelaide purchasing 76, Premier Transport Group nine and Ritchies Transport 11.[7][8][9][10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "MAN - 18.xxx HOCL-NL (A69) - 1006 records". Bus Lists on the Web. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ News from Coach and Bus 2003 Bus & Coach Professional 10 October 2003
- ^ Stagecoach Group orders 340 new buses for UK Stagecoach Group 14 March 2005
- ^ Stagecoach orders 444 new buses Bus & Coach Professional 28 February 2007
- ^ Cummins repower for 70 Stagecoach MANs Buses issue 772 July 2019 page 14
- ^ "MAN - NL273F (A22) - 30 records". Bus Lists on the Web. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ SouthLink Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ Torrens Transit Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ Premier Transport Group Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ Ritchies Transport Australian Bus Fleet Lists