Freightliner C2
Encyclopedia
The Freightliner C2 is a Type C conventional bus chassis manufactured by Freightliner
, used for school bus
applications. It was introduced in 2004 as the replacement for the FS-65. The C2 uses the hood, firewall, steering column, and dashboard of the Freightliner M2 Business Class medium-duty conventional.
as the basis for the Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2. As Thomas is a subsidiary of Freightliner, there are no plans by other body manufacturers to utilize the C2 chassis. However, the standard Freightliner M2 chassis is available to the commercial and shuttle bus industry as a cutaway cab.
Transmissions
The C2 comes standard with an Allison 2500 automatic transmission. A Fuller 5-speed manual is available an option, as is an Allison 3000 automatic.
Freightliner Trucks
Freightliner Trucks is an American manufacturer of heavy duty trucks, chassis and semi-trailer trucks in the United States. The company was founded as Freightliner Inc in 1942 and is now a division of Daimler Trucks North America, a subsidiary of the German Daimler AG...
, used for school bus
School bus
A school bus is a type of bus designed and manufactured for student transport: carrying children and teenagers to and from school and school events...
applications. It was introduced in 2004 as the replacement for the FS-65. The C2 uses the hood, firewall, steering column, and dashboard of the Freightliner M2 Business Class medium-duty conventional.
Body Manufacturers
As a bus chassis, the C2 is only used by Thomas Built BusesThomas Built Buses
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. is a bus manufacturer based in High Point, North Carolina, United States and a subsidiary of the German Daimler AG. Thomas produces school buses, activity buses/MFSAB , and commercial buses; both small and full-size buses are produced.Thomas traces its roots to 1916, when...
as the basis for the Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2. As Thomas is a subsidiary of Freightliner, there are no plans by other body manufacturers to utilize the C2 chassis. However, the standard Freightliner M2 chassis is available to the commercial and shuttle bus industry as a cutaway cab.
Powertrain
Engines| Engine | Displacement | Horsepower ranges |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz MBE900 | 4.8L | 190 hp |
| Mercedes-Benz MBE900 | 6.4L | 190-250 hp |
| Cummins ISB | 6.7L | 200-280 hp |
| Caterpillar C7 | 7.2 liter | 190-275 hp |
Transmissions
The C2 comes standard with an Allison 2500 automatic transmission. A Fuller 5-speed manual is available an option, as is an Allison 3000 automatic.
See also
- Saf-T-Liner C2
- School BusSchool busA school bus is a type of bus designed and manufactured for student transport: carrying children and teenagers to and from school and school events...