Overview

Bus routes come in all shapes and sizes. Short and hilly, long and bumpy or all of the above. The Saf-T-Liner® HDX and Saf-T-Liner® HDX CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) from Thomas Built Buses was built to handle them all. They keep the driver comfortable with features like the standard tilt and telescoping steering wheel and optional adjustable pedals, while air conditioning, coach-style seating and heavy-duty shock absorbers make the ride a perfectly pleasant one for up to 90 passengers. Of course, safety is most important to everyone, which is why the HDX meets or exceeds CMVSS. Their unwavering commitment to the needs of every passenger, driver and customer has made Thomas Built a leader for over 90 years.

Body Specifications

Passenger capacity
Up to 90
Wheelbase
181", 209", 238", 267", 277"
GVWR
Up to 36,200 lbs.
Engine
Cummins® ISB 220-300 HP, ISC 260-300 HP
Green option
CNG – Cummins ISL G 250-280 HP

Features

Drivability/Comfort

Ergonomic driver's dash and switch panel
Easy-to-read offset gauge cluster
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Suspended brake and accelerator pedals
Foot rest
45-degree steering angle
Sound isolator over engine
78" headroom

Serviceability

Exterior electrical access door
Streamlined electrical center for easy identification and access
Fuse relay centers provide circuit protection and easy diagnostics
Front access panel
Drop-frame design at engine location
Engine compartment accessible via three doors
Easy access to fluids
Display of fault codes in dash
Lights equipped with plug-in connectors

Options

Wheelchair lift
Adjustable pedals
Air suspension driver's seat
Air ride suspension
AM/FM radio/CD/PA
Remote control/heated mirrors
Reading lights
Various seat options available: bench seat without belts, with lap belts, with 3-point belts; integrated child seats; or coach-style seating
Child reminder system
Crossing arms
LED light packages
Acoustical ceiling
Underbody pass-through storage area
Overhead book racks
White roof
Tinted windows
Staggered passenger seating
Customer accessory module for aftermarket component hookup

Safety

Decade after decade, Thomas Built Buses has followed one simple philosophy: design and build the kind of bus that they'd want their own children to ride in. It's a simple idea and it works. Passenger safety is their number one priority and every bus they manufacture meets or exceeds all Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for school buses.