Equess
A reliable, unique, and affordable low floor shuttle bus.
The Equess is a low-floor urban transit bus built on an ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, LLC purpose-built chassis. The Spirit of Equess can accommodate up to 33 seated passengers and 6 wheelchair passengers. This shuttle bus truly offers equal access for all passengers, featuring no steps throughout the vehicle. In addition, ARBOC’s advanced technology exceeds ADA guidelines with a 1:6 ramp slope and 39″ door opening for passengers in need of extra assistance and wheelchair accessibility. A Cummins engine and Allison transmission enhance serviceability and reliability making the Spirit of Equess an excellent choice for any fleet!
Available in 3 lengths with single or dual doors
Standard Features and Upgrade Options
- Black Steel Bumper (front & rear)
- Rear Only Mud Flaps
- Tow Hooks – Front & Rear
- Altro Flooring – Storm Grey with 14″ Coving
- Remote/Htd Safe Fleet Exterior Mirrors
- Interior Passenger Mirror 8 X 15 Flat
- Solid Framed Windows
- Driver’s Window Shade Cantilever Style (2 shades)
- Side Marker Lights w/Chrome Trim Rings (2 each side)
- Chrome Trim Rings for Front & Rear Marker Lights
- Amber lens for Turn Signal
- Rear Stop lights Independent
- Interior Passenger Lights on w/Door Open
- Rear Center Mount Brake Light
- Exterior Light at Entry Door
- Roof Hatch – Safe Fleet Advantage (H1976)
- Advertising Racks Interior with Integrated Lighting & Stanchion Extrusion
- Sensitive Door Edge on main entry door
- Alarm Back Up (97 db)
- Run Switch (4 Position) w/Push Button Start (must turn off front dome light in Night Mode)
- Fast Idle/Parker Vansco Module
- Egress Window Lights (match # of Egress Windows) 4 LIGHTS ARE STD
- Engine Compartment Light
- Rear Ignition access
- Ext Entrance Door Toggle Switch
- Ramp Activation System (includes Ext Ramp Toggle Switch)
- Back up Camera Rearview Surface Mounted 3rd Brake Light
- Ground Screen in front roof cap (3 pc windshield includes metal plate)
- Buss Bar w/(2) 6way Fuse Blocks (1) Ignition Hot, (1) Battery Hot
- In Line Circulating Pump
- Constant Torque Clamps
- LH Entry Stanchion w/Grab Handle Stainless
- RH Entry Stanchion w/Grab Handle Stainless
- Assist Handles on Main Entry Doors Stainless
- Rear Stanchion(s) in front of bench seat w/Modesty Panel – Stainless Steel
- FRP Interior Ceiling
- FRP Interior Walls
- USSC 9210MLX Driver Seat w/integrated lap & shoulder belt
- Seat Cover – Level 1
- Standee Line W/ Sign White
- ADA Decals (included with each tiedown kit)
- Wheelchair Decal (included with each tiedown kit)
- Q’Straint Belt Cutter (1)
- Entry Ramp Foldover RA400 Series Braun
- Romeo rim bumper (front and rear) with anti-ride
- Foot Controlled Switches – left turn, right turn, & high beam
- 3/4″ Marine Grade Plywood Sub Floor
- Composite Flooring
- T-slider windows
- Solid Frameless Windows w/ Premium Glaze (including driver’s roadside window)
- Seat cover – Level 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
- Citi seat cover – Level 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
- USSC G2 driver seat with air ride suspension with a wide back and 3-chamber lumbar support
- USSC Infinity Rise Driver Seat
- Driver’s Storage Box
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Floorplan Options
27 ' | 19 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
27 ' | 15 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
27' | 15 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
35' | 33 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
35' | 24 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
35' | 28 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
35' | 28 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
35' | 29 passengers | 5 wheelchairs | Diesel
30' | 24 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
30' | 23 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
30' | 25 passengers | 5 wheelchairs | Diesel
30' | 20 passengers | 2 wheelchairs
Base Model Specifications
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| Floor Plan | 27′ | 30′ | 35′ |
| Passenger capacity* | 21 | 25 | 33 |
| Type of floor | Low-floor | Low-floor | Low-floor |
| Make | ARBOC | ARBOC | ARBOC |
| Model | Equess | Equess | Equess |
| Type | Bus | Bus | Bus |
| Chassis | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC | ARBOC Specialty Vehicles LLC |
| Fuel Type** | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | Cummins ISB 6.7L | Cummins ISB 6.7L | Cummins ISB 6.7L |
| A/C | Roof Mount | Roof Mount | Roof Mount |
| Overall Length | 28′ 2″ / 8.6 m | 30′ 8″ / 9.2 m | 35′ 5″ / 10.7 m |
| Wheelbase | 161″ / 3.9 m | 196″ / 4.85 m | 260″ / 6.45 m |
| GVWR (lb.) | 29,0000 / 14,968 kg | 29,0000 / 14,968 kg | 29,0000 / 14,968 kg |
| Overall width | 100″ / 2.46 m | 100″ / 2.46 m | 100″ / 2.46 m |
| Overall height | 102″ / 2.46 m | 102″ / 2.59 m | 102″ / 2.59 m |
| Interior width | 97″ / 2.46 m | 97″ / 2.46 m | 97″ / 2.46 m |
| Warranty | 3 years / 80,000 km | 3 years / 80,000 km | 3 years / 80,000 km |
| **Other fuel options available | CNG | CNG | CNG |
*All passenger capacities are references and subject to final weight analysis. Various passenger configurations are available.