Karosa LC 757

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Karosa LC 757
Karosa HD 12 MSV Brno 2010.JPG
Overview
Manufacturer Karosa
Body and chassis
Doors2, air-operated
Floor type High-floor
Chassissemi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
Engine Cummins LTAA 10-325.10 diesel
Capacity41–47 sitting
Power output242 kW
Transmission GEAR (license ZF) 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Length11 990 mm
Width2500 mm
Height3265 mm
Curb weight 13200 kg
Chronology
Successor Karosa LC 957

Karosa LC 757 is a long-distance coach produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, produced from 1992 to 1996. It was succeeded by Karosa LC 957 in 1996.

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Construction features

Karosa LC 757 is model of Karosa 700 series. LC 757 is unified with intercity bus models such as C 734 and B 732, but has completely different design. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox is placed in the rear part. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are two doors. Inside are used high padded seats. Drivers cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

Karosa LC 757 for Jedlicka's Institute Jedle.jpg
Karosa LC 757 for Jedlička's Institute

Bus LC 757 was created as an extended version of the bus LC 737, which was made in the early 90s in only one prototype. Production of type LC 757 ran from 1992 to 1996, and then was replaced by Karosa LC 957, whose designation was also HD 12.

LC 757 was produced off basis; Each bus was in fact made by the customer. In the years 1992 to 1996 was made 76 buses.

One of the buses LC 757 (made in the year 1995) was modified according to the requirements Jedlička's Institute in Prague for the transport of handicapped citizens. The vehicle can transport 34 passengers + driver, the 16 passengers + 8 wheelchairs + driver. In front of them are transported passengers, the rear space serves as a "technological": There is a chemical toilet, washbasin, changing tables, kitchen and shower. For the hot water is used electric boiler. To facilitate the onset of the handicapped was installed in a vehicle electric lift.

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