HGDEP VSO Demonstrator

SBS9845X SG

What is the rego of this bus? What body does it use? When will it be out on the roads? Pics and info please…

SBS9845X SG

sbst275 SG

I dun think it is B10TL… Volvo is trying to sell their B9TL

Zilchster SG

Hmm…saw the pics of this bus liaoz…someone posted the pics somewhere.

Airbus330Captain SG

I wonder when will this bus starts operating on the roads, somehow the body doesnt look much different from the low floor buses which are currently on the roads.

sbst275 SG

I think their engine is dif... B9TL engine radiator is at the back

Superbus SG

It has been confirmed that the Body Demonstrator bus is a Volvo Super Olympian. No registration has been allocated yet, AFAIK and no further information available.

sbst275 SG

Originally posted by Superbus:
It has been confirmed that the [b]Body Demonstrator bus is a Volvo Super Olympian. No registration has been allocated yet, AFAIK and no further information available.[/b]

There are 2 versions of VSO, 1 is the known B10TL, the other is the newer B9TL that has KMB as the anchor custoner

iveco SG

Isn't the B10TL engine the same as VO3X 96 series?

leeJZ SG

Yes, the VSOs, the VOs registered from 9601 - 9670, and the Mk4 DM3500s all have the DH10A engine.

iveco SG

Then why do the DM3500s have a different sound from the VOs?

Superbus SG

Obviously the radiator just behind the front axle of the new demo bus, indicates that it is the B10TL. Volvo B9TL, although said to be the successor of B10TL, was not given the VSO title as well.

The bus rear looked suspiciously similar to that of a DM5000 Trident and will probably have an EDS at the rear upper deck.

leeJZ SG

different gearbox I think, DM3500s use Voith while VOs use ZF.

sbst275 SG

Volvo didn't want to confuse bus co. The back display need not be EDS, it can be a number plate. But it is a must in HK... Singapore still prefers acrylic number plates

sBs_boy SG

Anybody Have the pics.. ??

SBS9818A SG

B10TL is B10TL
B9TL is B9TL
B10TL is also known as VSO
B9TL does NOT equal B10TL and thus B9TL DOES NOT equal VSO.

Get it?

sbst275 SG

Originally posted by SBS9818A:

B10TL is B10TL
B9TL is B9TL
B10TL is also known as VSO
B9TL does [b]NOT equal B10TL and thus B9TL DOES NOT equal VSO.

Get it?[/b]

Rather, 'B' series DD

SBS9845X SG

ALL Volvo Buses are ‘B’ FOR your info.