Škoda 706 RTO

Škoda 706 RTO

Historical Škoda 706 RTO in Brno, Czech Republic
Overview
Manufacturer Karosa, Škoda
Body and chassis
Doors 2, air-operated
Floor type High-floor
Chassis Body on frame
Powertrain
Engine Škoda 706
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length 10 720 mm
Width 2500 mm
Height 3150 mm
Curb weight 8570–8950 kg
Chronology
Predecessor Škoda 706 RO
Successor Karosa ŠM 11
interior of Škoda 706 RTO

Škoda 706 RTO is an urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa and Škoda from the Czech Republic, in the years of 1958 to 1972. It was succeeded by Karosa ŠM 11 in 1964.

Construction features

706 RTO is built on frame of Škoda 706 trucks. Engine is placed in front next to driver, and rear axle is propelled by long driveshaft. On the right side are two doors and inside are used leatherette seats.

Production and operation

In 1958 started serial production, which continued until 1972.

From 1959 to 1986 produced under licence in Poland by Jelcz factory as Jelcz 043 (nicknamed ″cucumber″, pol. ″ogórek″) .

Škoda 706 RTO is not operated in public transport anymore, but many of them are operated as historical vehicles. Last Škoda 706 RTO in Prague was retired in 1978

Historical vehicles

Because today there is still lot of buses Škoda 706 RTO, the following list is not complete. Czech Republic

Slovakia:

See also

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