Spirit of Mobility
A fully accessible and durable low-floor wheelchair bus for sale.
ARBOC is known for providing “Equal Access for Everyone” through its incredible selection of low-floor buses. If you seek a wheelchair bus for sale, consider the Spirit of Mobility. This model provides a single, non-discriminatory angled entranceway with a 39” wide door entrance, enhancing accessibility for every passenger. It makes it particularly easy for wheelchair riders and power scooter passengers to board and exit. In addition, the vehicle features a full air-ride suspension and a beneficial kneeling feature allowing for a 1:6 ramp slope and an entrance of less than 5” from the curb without deploying the ramp.
The interior is spacious, accommodating multiple seating options for between 12 to 18 ambulatory passengers or up to 3 wheelchair passengers. Those inside have a great view from any position with theater seating. Available on a GM or Ford chassis, the Spirit of Mobility is an excellent choice for those focused on speed of operation, ride quality, passenger dignity, and safety. Consider this low-floor wheelchair bus for sale an option!
Standard Features and Upgrade Options
- Black steel bumper (front & rear)
- GerFlor flooring Sirius anthracite gray (no coving on sides)
- Solid framed windows
- Rear egress window 24″ x 60″
- Seat cover – Level 1
- Citi seat cover – Level 1
- FRP ceiling and walls
- Interior passenger lights “ON” with the door open
- Ramp activation system including an exterior ramp toggle switch
- Driver switch panel in driver’s console
- Auxiliary battery component with tray and door
- Backup alarm
- LED interior and exterior lights (Ford chassis only)
- One-piece exterior FRP wall/skirt
- Exterior LED light at entry door
- Upper corner rear ICC LED lights
- Rear centered mounted brake LED light
- Flush-mount front cap marker LED lights
- Heated/remote exterior mirrors
- Black rubber rear wheel well flares
- Left and right-hand stanchions (stainless steel)
- Entry assist handles (stainless steel)
- Door header access panel (Ford chassis)
- Driver’s console with cup holder
- White standee line with sign (Ford chassis)
- Electric outward 39″ wide clear opening entrance (35″ with handles)
- Egress window lights
- Side view window behind the driver (GM chassis)
- Anti-ride bumper
- Transpec energy-absorbing rear bumper
- Romeo rim bumper
- Energy-absorbing rear bumper with
- Hawkeye backup system with anti-ride plate
- Rear door (outside key lock, inside manual locking lever) with 2 windows, no side window, door alarm, and exit LED light
- Rear door (outside key lock, inside manual locking lever) with 2 windows, 2 side windows, door alarm, and exit LED light
- Vinyl Soft Touch ceiling and walls (grey)
- Altro Flooring – storm grey (no coving on sides)
- T-slider windows
- Solid frameless windows (with blackout mullions)
- Seat cover – Level 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
- Citi seat cover – Level 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
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Floorplan Options
GM - 14 (12+2) passengers, 2 wheelchairs
GM - 18 (12+6) passengers, 2 wheelchairs
GM - 19 (13+6) passengers, 3 wheelchairs
Ford - 21 (13+8) passengers, 2 wheelchairs
GM - 22 (18+4) passengers, 2 wheelchairs
Base Model Specifications
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| Passenger capacity* | 22 | 14 | 18 | 22 |
| Type of floor | Low-floor | Low-floor | Low-floor | Low-floor |
| Make | ARBOC | ARBOC | ARBOC | ARBOC |
| Model | Mobility | Mobility | Mobility | Mobility |
| Type | Cutaway bus | Cutaway bus | Cutaway bus | Cutaway bus |
| Chassis | Ford E-450 Cutaway | Chevrolet GM4500 | Chevrolet GM4500 | Chevrolet GM4500 |
| Fuel Type** | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | 7.3L V8 Gas | Vortec 6.6L Gas | Vortec 6.6L Gas | Vortec 6.6L Gas |
| A/C | Roof & Skirt mounts | Roof & Skirt mounts | Roof & Skirt mounts | Roof & Skirt mounts |
| Overall Length | 27′ 4″ | 24′ 1″ | 26′ 3″ | 27′ 10″ |
| Wheelbase | 208″ | 165″ | 191″ | 210″ |
| GVWR (lb.) | 14,500 lbs | 14,200 lbs | 14,200 lbs | 14,200 lbs |
| Overall width | 100″ | 96″ | 96″ | 96″ |
| Overall height | 108″ | 110″ | 110″ | 110″ |
| Interior width | 97″ | 92″ | 92″ | 92″ |
| Warranty | 3 years / 80,000 km | 3 years / 80,000 km | 3 years / 80,000 km | 3 years / 80,000 km |
| **Other fuel options available | CNG | CNG | CNG | CNG |
*All passenger capacities are references and subject to final weight analysis. Various passenger configurations are available.