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Type designations
Buses
L94
GR801R
CN94
UB4x2EB
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Contents
Contents
Bus chassis ........................................................................ 3
Buses ........................................................................ 6
Engines ........................................................................ 9
Clutches ...................................................................... 11
Gearboxes ...................................................................... 12
Propeller shafts ...................................................................... 13
Differential gears ...................................................................... 14
Front axles ...................................................................... 15
Rear axles ...................................................................... 17
Steering units ...................................................................... 19
Type plate ...................................................................... 21
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Bus chassis
Type designations Bus
Bus chassis
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: L94 IB4x2NB 260.
Each part has the following meaning:
9 Engine swept volume
4 Development stage
I Chassis class
B Chassis adaption
4x2 Wheel configuration
N Chassis height
B Suspension
260 Power code
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Engine location
F Chassis with the engine mounted in line in front of the front axle.
K Chassis with the engine mounted in line behind the rearmost axle.
L Chassis with the engine mounted in line and inclined behind the rearmost axle.
N Chassis with the engine mounted transversely and inclined behind the rearmost axle.
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Bus chassis
Engine swept volume
The engine swept volume is described in whole litres.
Development stage
The development stage relevant to the product is given using a number.
Chassis class
E Chassis for long distances on even surfaced roads: High driving and travelling comfort.
I Chassis for short and long distances on even and uneven surfaced roads: Normal driving
and travelling comfort. Chassis height for two or more entry steps.
U Chassis for short distances on even surfaced roads. Chassis height without a requirement
for an entry step in the front section.
H Chassis for short and long distances on uneven, surfaced or unsurfaced roads: Chassis
height for two or more entry steps.
Chassis adaption
A Chassis for articulated bus.
B Chassis without special adaption.
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Bus chassis
Wheel configuration
Gives in figures the number of weight bearing wheels multiplied by the number of driven wheels.
4x2 A 2-axle chassis with drive on one axle.
6x2 A 3-axle chassis with drive on one axle.
6x2/2 A 3-axle chassis with drive on one rear axle and a tag axle without guide wheels in front of
the driven axle.
8x2 A 4-axle chassis with drive on one axle.
Chassis height
Gives relative chassis height, based partly on the axle distance from the upper edge of the frame to
the centre of the rear driven axle, and partly on the distance from the upper edge to the centre of the
front axle.
E Extra low (Low front and rear)
L Low (Low front and normal rear)
N Normal (Normal front and rear)
Suspension
B Air suspension front and rear, solid front axle.
I Air suspension front and rear, individually sprung front suspension.
Z Leaf springs, front and rear.
Power code
The code is an approximate value of the net power in horse power according to ISO 1585,
ECE R24-03 and SAE J1349. The power relates to the engine with maximum fan slippage.
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Buses
Buses
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: CN94 UB4x2EB 220.
Each part has the following meaning:
C Type of body
N Engine location
9 Engine swept volume
4 Development stage
U Chassis class
B Bus adaption
4x2 Wheel configuration
E Chassis height
B Suspension
220 Power code
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Bus type
C Body without steps in the front section and with no baggage area. Intended for urban and
suburban traffic.
Engine location
L Chassis with the engine mounted in line and inclined behind the rearmost axle.
N Chassis with the engine mounted transversely and inclined behind the rearmost axle.
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Buses
Engine swept volume
The engine swept volume is described in whole litres.
Development stage
The development stage relevant to the product is given using a number.
Chassis class
U Chassis for short distances on even surfaced roads. Chassis height without a requirement
for an entry step in the front section.
Chassis adaption
A Articulated chassis.
B Chassis without special adaption.
Wheel configuration
Gives in figures the number of weight bearing wheels multiplied by the number of driven wheels.
4x2 A 2-axle bus with drive on one rear axle.
6x2/2 A 3-axle bus with drive on one rear axle and a tag axle without guide wheels in front of the
driven axle.
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Buses
Chassis height
Gives relative chassis height, based partially on the distance from the upper edge of the frame to the
centre of the rear driven axle, and partially on the distance from the upper edge to the centre of the
front axle.
E Extra low (Low front and rear)
L Low (Low front and normal rear)
N Normal (Normal front and rear)
Suspension
B Air suspension front and rear, solid front axle.
I Air suspension front and rear, individually sprung front suspension.
Z Leaf springs, front and rear.
Power code
The code is an approximate value of the net power in horse power according to ISO 1585,
ECE R24-03 and SAE J1349. The power relates to the engine with maximum fan slippage.
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Engines
Engines
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: DSC12 01 L01.
Each part has the following meaning:
DSC Version
12 Swept volume
01 Performance and certificate code
L Application
01 Variant
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Version
DSC Diesel engine, turbocharged with air cooled charge air cooler.
Diesel engines adapted for ethanol power are listed with an E after the designation for swept volume.
Swept volume
The engine swept volume is described in whole litres.
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Engines
Performance and certificate code
Designated with two digits, 01 to 99.
The two digit number indicates the engine nominal performance in terms of power and torque. For
engines which have passed regulatory tests and are therefore certificated, the two digit number is
bound to the certificate.
Application
B Engine for bus with in-line engine.
C Engine for bus with transverse engine.
L Engine for truck.
Variant
Designated with two digits, 01 to 99.
The two digit number is a development code which indicates modifications to the engine which do
not affect the engine's base version.
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Clutches
Clutches
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: K432 15.
Each part has the following meaning:
K Version
43 Size
2 Number of friction surfaces
15 Development variant
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Version
K Dry clutch plate.
Size
Clutch plate outer diameter in cm. Indicated by two digits.
Number of friction surfaces
Indicated by one digit. Provides the total number of friction surfaces the component plates have in
the friction clutch.
Development variant
Designated with a number 1-99.
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Gearboxes
Gearboxes
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: GR801R.
Each part has the following meaning:
GR Version
80 Strength
1 Development variant
R Auxiliary brake
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Version
G Manual gearbox with a gear change series.
GA Automatic gearbox.
GR Manual gearbox with two gear series, "Range type".
Strength
Designated with two digits, 01 to 99, referring to relative strength.
Development variant
The development stage relevant to the product is given using a number, 0 to 9.
Auxiliary brake
R Gearbox with integrated auxiliary brake.
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Propeller shafts
Propeller shafts
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: P400.
Each part has the following meaning:
P Version
4 Strength
0 Propeller shaft type
0 Development variant
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Version
P Propeller shaft.
Strength
Designated with a digit, 0 to 9, referring to relative strength.
Propeller shaft type
0 Propeller with sliding joint, from gearbox.
Development variant
Designated with a digit, 0 to 9.
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Differential gears
Differential gears
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: R660.
Each part has the following meaning:
R Version
66 Strength
0 Development variant
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Version
R Central gear for front axle, single rear axle or bogie axle.
RD Portal axle.
The letter V is added after the designation above to give the bevel gear version.
Strength
Relative strength is designated with two digits, 01 to 99.
Development variant
Designated with a digit, 0 to 9.
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Front axles
Front axles
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: AM860D.
Each part has the following meaning:
AM Version
8 Strength factor
6 Drop down centre
0 Development variant
D Brake equipment
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Version
AM Axle with steering wheels.
AMA Axle with steering wheels and air suspension.
Strength factor
Designated with one or two digits, referring to relative strength.
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Front axles
Drop down centre
Designates front axle centre drop down.
2 82 mm
6 170 mm
8 196 mm
Development variant
Designated with a digit, 0 to 9.
Brake equipment
D Disc brake
Given only when the axle is intended for use with disc brakes.
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Rear axles
Rear axles
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: AD1300DP.
Each part has the following meaning:
AD Version
13 Strength factor
0 Drop down centre
0 Development variant
D Brake equipment
P Hub gear adaption
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Version
AD Axle with driving wheels.
ADA Axle with driving wheels and air suspension.
ASA Tag axle with air suspension.
Strength factor
Designated with one or two digits, referring to relative strength.
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Rear axles
Drop down centre
Designates rear axle centre drop down.
0 Straight axle
5 144 mm
Development variant
Designated with a digit, 0 to 9.
Brake equipment
Given only when the axle is intended for use with disc brakes.
D Disc brake
Hub gear adaption
Given only when the axle is equipped with hub gear.
P Axle drive with hub gear.
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Steering units
Steering units
General
A complete type designation is compiled according to the following example: SH40 L01.
Each part has the following meaning:
SH Version
4 Strength
0 Gear version
L Steering wheel location
01 Development variant
The following is a description of all the alternatives for each component of the type designation.
Version
SH Hydraulic steering unit.
Strength
Designated with a digit, 1 to 9, referring to relative strength.
Gear version
0 Without bevel gear.
1 With bevel gear.
Steering wheel location
L Left-hand side.
R Right-hand side.
Development variant
Designated with two digits, 01 to 99.
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Steering units
Type plate
1 EU or national type approval number
2 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
3 Bus type
4 Bodywork serial number
5 Not used for buses
6 Not used for buses
7 Total vehicle weight
8 Not used for buses
9 Maximum axle pressure for the first axle
10Maximum axle pressure for the second axle
11Maximum axle pressure for the third axle
12Maximum axle pressure for the fourth axle
13Chassis type designation
14ADR marking. The function is selectable
15Chassis serial number
16Chassis colour
17Local marking
18Local marking
A The column indicates the legally permitted vehicle weights in kg in the relevant market.
B The column indicates maximum permitted weights, with reference to brakes, steering, tyres or
certificate.
C The column gives maximum Scania permitted technical weights, limited by the durability char-
acteristics of axles, frames and suspensio
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