Alexander ALX300

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Alexander ALX300
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Stagecoach in Manchester ALX300 bodied MAN 18.220 in March 2013
Overview
Manufacturer Walter Alexander Coachbuilders
TransBus
Alexander Dennis
Production1997–2007
Body and chassis
Doors1
Floor type Low floor
Chassis DAF SB220
MAN 18.220
Volvo B10BLE
Related ALX100, ALX200, ALX400, ALX500
Powertrain
Engine MAN D0836 (18.220)
DAF GS160M (SB220)
Volvo DH10A (B10BLE)
Capacity34 to 41 seated
Transmission Voith
ZF
Dimensions
Length10.7m to 11.5m
Width2.50m
Height3.00m
Chronology
Predecessor Alexander Strider
Alexander PS type
Alexander Ultra
Successor Alexander Dennis Enviro300
Stagecoach in Newcastle ALX300 bodied MAN 18.220 rear in Newcastle upon Tyne in April 2009. Stagecoach in Newcastle bus 22493 MAN Alexander ALX300 T493 BNL in Newcastle 3 April 2009.JPG
Stagecoach in Newcastle ALX300 bodied MAN 18.220 rear in Newcastle upon Tyne in April 2009.

The Alexander ALX300 (later known as the TransBus ALX300 and the Alexander Dennis ALX300) was a low-floor bus body manufactured by Alexander and later Alexander Dennis in Falkirk, Scotland. It was launched in 1997 as a replacement for the Strider and the PS type. [1]

A total of 749 were completed on MAN 18.220 (576), Volvo B10BLE (110) and DAF SB220 (63) chassis. [2] [3] [4] It has a rounded roof dome similar to the ALX200, a deep double-curvature windscreen with plastic mouldings under the windscreen to make it look deeper and a separate destination sign.

The ALX300 on MAN 18.220 chassis was the favoured full-size single-decker bus of Stagecoach with over 500 purchased. [4] [5] Despite the arrival of the Enviro300 in 2001, which was aimed at the same market, Stagecoach continued to prefer the ALX300, with deliveries continuing until 2007 when it switched to the Enviro300 on MAN 18.240 chassis. [6] [7] [8]

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References

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  2. Beddall, David (19 August 2020). United counties buses : a fleet history, 1921-2014. Yorkshire: Pen & Sword Books. ISBN   9781526755551 . Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  3. Devoy, David (15 September 2015). Lanarkshire independents. Stroud: Amberley Publishing. p. 1994. ISBN   9781445652504 . Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  4. 1 2 Alexander ALX300 Bus Lists on the Web
  5. News from Coach and Bus 2003 Bus & Coach Professional 10 October 2003
  6. Stagecoach Group orders 340 new buses for UK Stagecoach 14 March 2005
  7. Stagecoach orders 444 new buses Bus & Coach Professional 28 February 2007
  8. Potter, Bill (2009). 2009 Stagecoach Bus Handbook. Telford: British Bus Publishing. p. 8. ISBN   9781904875093.

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