SOR BN 10,5

SOR BN 10,5
SOR BN 10,5
Overview
Manufacturer	SOR
Body and chassis
Doors	2 or 3
Floor type	Low-entry
Powertrain
Engine	IVECO Tector NEF V6 Diesel engine
Capacity	29 sitting 57 standing
Power output	185 kW (248 hp)
Transmission	ZF 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	10,750 mm (423.2 in)
Width	2,525 mm (99.4 in)
Height	3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Curb weight	8,100 kg (17,900 lb)

SOR BN 10,5 is an low-entry urban bus produced by bus manufacturer SOR from the Czech Republic since 2005.

Construction features

Bus BN 10.5 is a two-axle "low-entry" bus, which is designed primarily for urban and suburban traffic. On the right side plate of the bus are three sets of hinged doors. The space between the front and middle door is a low-floor (at a height of 360 mm above the ground). The rear part of the vehicle is located at a height of 800 mm above the ground. The drive axle is back (Spanish brand DANA) front axle wishbone design with independent wheel suspension and its own production. The engine and manual transmission is located in the rear of the bus. Semi-self-body, which is made of welded steel sections, is outside plating, interior is lined with plastic sheeting.

Production and operation

SOR BN 10.5 replaced in the production its predecessor, high-floor bus SOR B 10,5. Buses BN 10.5, are used for less congested urban lines or commuter lines. One of the operators of these buses as the company ČSAD buses Plzeň . In the summer, 2008 SOR won a public tender The transport undertakings in Bratislava. Total to be delivered 60 buses type BN 10.5 with a total value of 270 million Slovak crowns by 2011.

See also

External links

• Description on the web page of manufacturer

• List of buses