How tall is an enviro 400?
| Alexander Dennis Enviro400 | |
|---|---|
| Length | 10.1 m (33 ft 2 in) to 11.4 m (37 ft 5 in) |
| Width | 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 4.2 m (13 ft 9 in) to 4.3 m (14 ft 1 in) |
| Curb weight | 11 tonnes (10.8 long tons; 12.1 short tons) |
How old is the Enviro 400?
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400 is a low-floor, 2-axle double-decker bus built by Alexander Dennis from late 2005. It is designed as the replacement of the Alexander ALX400 and the Plaxton President body.
How much horsepower does a Stagecoach bus have?
All the models to be delivered are powered by 9l Euro 5 and EEV engines, which have an output of 230 horsepower and 1,050Nm of torque. The engines are paired to ZF HP504 five- and six-speed fully automatic transmissions.
Who founded Alexander Dennis?
Brothers John and Raymond Dennis establish themselves in the Surrey town of Guildford, making bicycles. Three years later and sensing the advent of self-powered transport, they launch their own motorised tricycle and by 1901 are producing cars, adopting the family name as the marque.
What does MMC stand for on buses?
The new system is a backward step for those interested in buses, as local registrations were always a feature of identification. Incidently MMC stands for major model change!
How many Routemaster buses were built?
2,876 Routemasters
A total of 2,876 Routemasters were built, of which 1,280 are still in existence. A pioneering design, the Routemaster outlasted several of its replacement types in London, survived the privatisation of the former London Transport bus operators and was used by other operators around the UK.
What engines do stagecoach use?
41% of our fleet is fitted with Euro 5 engines and a further 10% is fitted with Euro 6 which further help to reduce our vehicle emissions. We recycle most of our waste, such as litter, used oils, filters, batteries, parts etc.
How wide is a Stagecoach bus?
With a length of 34.8m and a width of 2.65m, the Supertram is one of the largest articulated cars ever built for public transport.
How many people work for Alexander Dennis?
2,500
Alexander Dennis
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 2,500 (2019) |
| Parent | NFI Group |
| Subsidiaries | Plaxton |
| Website | www.alexander-dennis.com |
Where are Dennis vehicles made?
Production moves to Warwick, Worcester, Blackpool In late 1985 a new 125,000 square foot Dennis Eagle plant on the Heathcote Industrial Estate in Warwick opened, taking over the building of Dennis municipal vehicle chassis and the matching Eagle bodies.
What was the previous name of Alexander Dennis?
TransBus International
Alexander Dennis
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | TransBus International |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Larbert, Scotland |
| Key people | Paul Davies, President & Managing Director |
How heavy is a Routemaster bus?
| AEC Routemaster | |
|---|---|
| Length | 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m) 30 ft 0 in (9.14 m) |
| Width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| Height | 14 ft 41⁄2 in (4.38 m) |
| Kerb weight | 7.35 long tons (7.47 t; 8.23 short tons) |
What does ALX400 stand for?
The Alexander ALX400 (later known as the TransBus ALX400 and the Alexander Dennis ALX400) was a 2-axle double-decker bus body built by Walter Alexander Coachbuilders (later by TransBus International/ Alexander Dennis ).
How many seats does a stagecoach ALX400 have?
Stagecoach subsidiaries outside London have ALX400s on long-wheelbase Dennis Trident 2 chassis, fitted with 51 seats upstairs (47 on later models) and 28 downstairs. These buses have been used all over the UK, in major cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Newcastle.
What happened to the ALX400 double-decker bus?
Despite the bulk of the 2006 Stagecoach double-decker bus order favouring the Enviro400 model, also chosen by London operator Metroline, in March 2006 Dublin Bus placed a repeat order for 100 of the type on Volvo B7TL chassis. Production of the ALX400 bodywork ceased after the delivery of these 100 ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL in late 2006.
How many ALX400s did Dublin Bus order?
The ALX400 was also a big hit with Dublin Bus of Ireland, which ordered 658 between 2000 and 2006. 648 of them were fitted on Volvo B7TL chassis, AV 1-448 (AV means Alexander Volvo) were Volvo B7TL chassis, and AX 449-648 were on B7TL MKII chassis.