NEWS
01/06/2022
Καλωσορίζουμε το τουριστικό γραφείο Zorpidis travel services από τη Θεσσαλονίκη, στην οικογένεια της VDL οι οποίοι παρέλαβαν εχθές το νέο λεωφορείο του στόλου τους, ένα VDL FUTURA του 2013.
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Τα κλειδιά του νέου τους VDL Futura 2011 παρέλαβαν σήμερα ο Κίτσος Βασίλης και ο Νάτσης Χρυσόστομος, οι οποίοι επιμένουν να επιλέγουν Ευρωπαϊκά λεωφορεία.+24/12/2019
Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά παραδώσαμε στον κ. Νικό Μπράχο μέτοχο του ΚΤΕΛ ΚΑΡΔΙΤΣΑΣ το καινούργιο του VDL FUTURA.
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NEWS
VDL FUTURA Euro 6 test drive tour
The New VDL FUTURA is here. For the acquaintance of the new VDL FUTURA with automobilists of the industry, the executives of A.P. Bus & Coach Hellas toured for test drive in Macedonia, Thrace, Epirus, Thessaly, Western and Central Greece and Crete.
Specifically Aitoloakarnania, Arta, Preveza, Volos, Larissa, Drama, Igoumenitsa, Ioannina, Kalamata, Kozani, Veria, Nafplio, Xanthi, Komotini, Patras, Pyrgos, Serres, Sparta, Trikala, Karditsa, Tripoli and Chania
In the public bus services of these areas was the presentation of the new VDL FUTURA, which is the lightest and the most "intelligent" manufacturing in the market, with a brushed stainless steel 3CR12 and reliable, powerful and economic DAF engines, which are expected from the Netherlands. In addition, it is characterized by modern, plain and simple design and has the ability for incorporating custom and personalized equipment. Also the new Euro 6 engine technology further reduces fuel consumption. This results not only in reduced emission of pollutants, but also in low maintenance costs. When you add the long life of VDL FUTURA, it results in maximum 'Profit Ownership'. Thus, these advantages make the new VDL FUTURA perfect choice for future investment, especially in times when attention on economic choices is much needed.
You can see photos of the tour with the happy drivers and the technical characteristics of the new VDL FUTURA below.
Specifications
Main dimensions (mm) and weight (kg)
FHD2-122 | FHD2-129 | FHD2-131 | FHD2-139 | FHD2-148 | |
Length | 12.195 | 12.875 | 13.145 | 13.945 | 14.845 |
Width | 2.550 | 2.550 | 2.550 | 2.550 | 2.550 |
Height | 3.700 | 3.700 | 3.700 | 3.700 | 3.700 |
Wheelbase | 6.150 | 6.830 | 6.150 | 6.530 | 7.430 |
Front overhang | 2.705 | 2.705 | 2.705 | 2.705 | 2.705 |
Rear overhang | 3.340 | 3.340 | 2.790 | 3.210 | 3.210 |
Interior height | 1.920 | 1.920 | 1.920 | 1.920 | 1.920 |
Cycle Turn | 20.528 | 22.096 | 20.566 | 21.440 | 23.480 |
Main dimensions (mm) and weight (kg)
Basic versions (Length / Motor)
FHD2 122/370 | FHD2 129/370 | FHD2 131/460 | FHD2 139/460 | FHD2 148/460 |
FHD2 122/440 | FHD2 129/440 | FHD2 131/460 | FHD2 139/510 | FHD2 148/510 |
Engines
Engines DAF (Paccar) Straight-6 engine
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MX-11 |
ΜΧ-11 | MX-13 |
horsepower (hp) | 370 | 440 | 460 |
Technology | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
Displacement (lt) | 10,8 | 10,8 | 12,9 |
Max torque | 1,600Νm at 1.000 – 1.650 rpm | 2,100Νm at 1.000 – 1.450 rpm | 2,300Νm at 1.000 – 1.425rpm |
Power | 370HP at 2.200rpm | 440HP at 2.100 rpm | 460HP at 2.300 rpm |
Transmission
Gearbox | Engine | Type | Retarder type |
ZF EcoShift 6S 1611 BO |
MX-11 (370hp) standard |
Manual i=6,44-3,77–2,26–1,44–1,00–0,81–R5,89 |
ZF Intarder3 |
ZF AS Tronic 12 AS 1611 BO |
MX-11 (370hp) optional |
Automatic i= 12,33-9,59-7,44-5,78-4,56-3,55-2,70-2,10-1,63-1,27-1.00-0.78–R 11,41 |
ZF Intarder3 |
ZF EcoShift 6S 2111 BO |
MX-11 (440) standard |
Manual i= 6,32–3,62–2,15–1,37–1,00–0,81–R5,81 |
ZF Intarder3 |
ZF AS-Tronic 12AS2301 | MX-11 (440hp) optional |
Automatic i= 12,33–9,59–7,44–5,78–4,56–3,55–2,70–2,10–1,63–1,27–1,00–0,78–R11,41 |
ZF Intarder3 |
• Operation of intarder connected to the EBS
• Command and control of intarder via the dashboard controller and through the brake pedal
• The intarder fitted with Bremsomat (minus the automatic)
Clutch
• Hydraulic clutch with pneumatic assistance
Engine brake and accelerator pedal
• Electronically adjustable accelerator pedal
• Cruise Control (pilot)
• speed limiter at 100km / h
Tanks
• Oil 1x500 liters from PVC. Optional dual tank 860 liters
• Ad Blue 50 liters
• Protection of the tank to the front wheel. Additional fuel pump in
backplate
• heated water separator with level warning on the screen
Brakes
• EBS, ESC, ABS, ASR, disc brakes back and front (ZF, Knorr)
front axle
• ZF independent , RL 75 E type
Different
• ZF A132 S91
-Manual gearbox GO170 / 210/230: 1: 3,23 (6th 100 km - 1360 ha.)
-Automatic gearbox AS-Tronic2001 / 2301: 1: 2,93 (100 km 12th - 1200 ha.)
Suspension
• Front: Full air suspension, 2 Bubbles 2 Koni shock absorbers, 2 valves height
• Back: Full air suspension, 4 bubbles, 4 Koni shock absorbers, 2 valves height
• Third axis: Full air suspension, 2 Bubbles 2 Koni shock absorbers.
• Height adjustment: Electronically controlled suspension ECAS (Electronically Controlled Air Suspension) including sedimentation mechanism (-70mm) and elevation (+ 100mm) controlled by CAN.
Precipitation: Front and rear axle independently, simultaneous lifting
Chassis / superstructure
Integral modular steel frame with high quality tubular portions connected by welding or screws.
- Material thickness
- Front mask PDCPD
- Bonnet rear aluminum bumper PDCPD
- Aluminum Roof with laminar
- R66 roll bars steel front and rear
- Polyester domes on all four wheels
Corrosion protection
- Galvanised sides made from a piece of blazing metal
- Internal anticorrosive treatment of all metal lower part
- Outdoor paint lower portion and the side of the frame
- External anticorrosion treatment of lower part with hard wax
Miscellaneous
- Driver's seat ISRI 6860/875 heated, full configuration, with 3-point belt and armrests. Possibility for leather or in the passenger lounge fabric
- Electric and heated driver / passenger window
- Electric and heated mirrors
- Electric blinds in front, independent left and right
- Main luggage compartment lock, right and left sides independently operable
- Roof and passengers channels coated with microfiber Trinity Silver washable material
- Wall Luggage front and rear from aluminum
Air Conditioning
- Denso Air Conditioning Ceiling
- Two compressors, with mounting in the engine block with a separate cooling circuit twice the speed and reliability guaranteed
- Individual driver front air conditioner (optional)
Glow
- Glow Plug (Spheros 300, 30 KW) timer handling and air conditioning
Audio / Video
- Bosch Classic Line radio / cd / dvd player with amplifier
- Two monitors 19 '' LCD Bosch
- Reverse Camera
- Many choices for navigator, digital TV, ipod, wifi and all absolutely the possibilities offered by modern audiovisual technology
Luggage compartment | behind the rear axle | On the third axis | between the shafts |
Overall |
FHD2-122 | 0,68 m3 | - | 9,7 m3 | 10,5 m3 |
FHD2-129 | 0,68 m3 | - | 11,5 m3 | 12 m3 |
FHD2-131 | 0,45 m3 | 1,2 m3 | 9,7 m3 | 10,9 m3 |
FHD2-139 | 0,72 m3 | 1,2 m3 | 10,7 m3 | 11,9 m3 |
FHD2-148 | 0,72 m3 | 1,2 m3 | 12,6 m3 | 13,8 m3 |
Seats
FHD2 122 able to 55 + 1 + 1 (*)
FHD2 129 able to 59 + 1 + 1 (*)
FHD2 131 able to 59 + 1 + 1
FHD2 139 able to 63 + 1 + 1
FHD2 148 opportunity to 67 + 1 + 1
(*) With equipment limitations
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