VOLVO B13R

PREMIUM COACH

A solid base for a

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your success
Building a coach is a mission for professionals. You have to know all about the needs and demands, not only of your customers, but also those of your customers customer. A Volvo chassis is a solid foundation for a vehicle that combines flexibility and outstanding quality with passenger comfort and life cycle productivity. Powerful engines, fuel efficiency and environmental care add sustainability to your offer. Volvos renowned road behaviour and driveability allow the driver to stay alert and focused. Your business and the passengers will benefit from this, and from Volvos top position in reliability and safety. By building your bus or coach on a Volvo platform you also enter a partnership. We take pride in supporting our clients, and we are eager to learn from you. By close cooperation we are convinced that were getting there. Getting there, together.

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with Volvo
In our research and development we rely heavily on input from our customers. The needs and wants of passengers, and of those who operate and drive our vehicles, set the targets for future models. The close relation to our customers is one of the reasons why we offer a range of services like financing, service contracts, telematics, on-road assistance, driver training and much more. By these services, our clients can optimise the operation and reduce the cost for maintenance, repair and fuel. Increased uptime, reduced wear and tear, in combination with reduced and predictable cost, mean a lot to life cycle productivity. The availability of services may vary depending on market, and the best source of information is your Volvo representative.

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simplicity
The B13R runs smoothly, not only on the road, but also in production, service and maintenance. The flat top of the framework provides efficient body construction and guarantees a long, productive life. Rigid or individual front suspension in combination with a compact and service-friendly driveline installation, extends the possibilities to create a spacious and efficient coach.

Front suspension Rigid or individual front suspension is available, offering excellent comfort and handling, with a tight turning circle. I-Shift Volvos legendary I-Shift transmission combines smooth and silent shifting with fuel efficiency and lets the engine run under optimised conditions. Brakes Powerful, EBS-controlled disc brakes are well-known Volvo safety components. For top-of-the-line safety you can opt for retarder and our Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

Automatic function check The multiplexed electronics system keeps track of the basic functions. All safety features are checked at every start-up. Automatically. Drivers environment Volvo means world-class ergonomics. Comfortable, adjustable seating, clear instrumentation and logical control panels help the driver to stay alert, focused and in control of the coach.

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The driveline with Volvos 13-litre diesel engine will take you all the way. 420 or 460 bhp in Euro 5 configuration and a massive torque of 2100 or 2300 Nm is perfectly matched by the I-Shift transmission and Volvos single-reduction rear axle. The benefits are Volvo hallmarks: first-class driveability, outstanding fuel efficiency and low environmental impact.

THE ULTIMATE

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Drivers environment: Ergonomic design with easy-reach controls. Adjustable drivers seat and steering wheel (reach and rake). Frame: C-profile beams with flat, builder-friendly upper surface. Configurations: 62 and 42. LHD and RHD. Independent and rigid front suspension. Engine: Volvo D13C. In-line 6-cylinder diesel rated at 420 pr 460 bhp Euro 5 compliant. Volvo EMS 2.2 for optimised combustion. Transmission: Volvo I-Shift 12-speed, automated gearchanging system. Rear axle: Volvo single-reduction axle with alternative ratios available, and optional differential lock. Suspension: Electronically controlled air suspension. Rigid or individual at front. Front and rear stabilisers. Braking system: Twin circuit system. Volvo disc brakes combined with EBS 5-controlled ABS/ASR functions and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). Fuel tanks: Choice of volumes from 2150 litres up to 720 litres steel or polyethene tanks. Transport tank of 50 litres. Dimensions and weights: Please refer to product sheets. Total vehicle length: 10.515 m.

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Trouble-free maintenance In a perspective of life cycle productivity, maintenance and reliability are crucial matters. The B13R is designed for long service intervals and swift and simple maintenance. Oil change intervals are extended and many critical components are maintenance-free, such as prop shafts, half shafts and rear wheel bearings. In addition, Volvos multiplexed electronics system functions as a preventive maintenance and diagnostics tool.

Simple service With Volvo, service and maintenance are simple matters. All service points are easily reached and, by the component sharing within the Volvo family, your spare part logistics are simplified. You also benefit from our extensive service network, which we partly share with Volvo Trucks. There are also hundreds of specialised Bus Service Centers, providing competence, tools and parts for virtually all of your needs.

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RSP 83984.10.09 EN. Printed in Sweden. Equipment that is shown or mentioned in the brochure may be optional or available as an accessory and may vary from one country to another. We retain the right to alter product specifications without prior notification.