ARBOC-Spirit of Freedom
Announcing the ARBOC Spirit of Freedom, an affordable Low Floor Bus for fleet and private operators. Built on a conventional GM cutaway, our ARBOC Spirit of Freedom is a rear wheel drive bus with conventional suspension. When equipped with the optional 34” X 62” ramp, it fully complies with ADA criteria. All passengers enter through the same 41 inch wide door opening. The ARBOC Spirit of Freedom features industry leading fully integrated body on chassis construction with full E-Coat protection and a bolt-n-bonded structure.
The Spirit of Mobility is also available in addition to the Spirit of Freedom which offers a full air-ride suspension with 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.
General Motors “G-Van Cut-Away” Chassis
GM4500 with GVWR 14,200
GVWR Front Axle: 4,600 (14,200)
GVWR Rear Axle: 9,600 (14,200)
Engine: Vortec 6.0L Gas (Optional Duramax 6.6L Diesel)
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (MYD)
Brakes: Heavy Duty Disc Brakes with four-wheel ABS
Park Brake: Internal Rear Disc
Alternator: 160 Amp Gas; 145 Amp Diesel
Battery: Dual Batteries Standard, 770 CCA 1440 Total CCA
Tires: LT225/75RX16D/E on White Steel Rims
Fuel Tank: 57 Gallons
50 State Emissions
Shuttle Bus Package (Includes): Chrome Appearance Package
(Chrome grille with dual composite halogen headlamp), Tilt/Cruise
Doors: Driver Side Door Only
Air Bag: Driver Side Only
Visor: Driver Side Only
Mirror: Inside Rearview Day/Night
Horn: Dual Note Tone
Radio: Radio Provisions Only
Power Ports: (2) 12-Volt Outlets
Low Oil Pressure Light
Power Steering
Driver Dome Light
Daytime Running Lights
Factory Dash A/C, Defroster, and Heat
Driver Information Center
Seat: Driver Seat Only (Cloth, High Back, Adjustable Fore and Aft,
Arm Rest, and Three Point Seat Belt)
(1) 110-Volt Outlet in Drivers Cab
USB Port
Base Models
SOF 24 165″ WB/24′-1″ Overall Length Gas/Diesel
SOF 27 183″ WB/26′-3″ Overall Length Diesel
SOF 27 191″ WB/26′-3″ Overall Length Gas
SOF 29 210″ WB/27′-10″ Overall Length Gas
Additional Info
Construction
All Tubular Steel Cage Construction w/E-Coat for Corrosion
Bolt & Bonded Construction
Full Laminated Body
Body Width: 96” (does not include mirrors)
Body Height: 115” (does not include roof hatch or AC)
Seating Capacity: Theater Seating up to 23 Passengers, Gas
Seating Capacity: Theater Seating up to 21 Passengers, Diesel
Wheel Chair Capacity: up to 8
Floor and Wheel Wells completely encapsulated w/Poly Urea Coating
5/8″ Engineered Wood Floor (laminated/edge sealed prior to installation)
Altoona Tested- 5 Years/150,000 Miles
Meets all applicable FMVSS Regulations. Including FMVSS 214- Side Impact Protection and FMVSS 301- Fuel System Integrity
Chassis
Rear Mud Flaps
Steel Rear Bumper painted Black
14 gauge mounting plate prep for optional fare box
Exhaust Streetside Rear
Electrical
LED Interior/Exterior Lights (Except GM)
Interior Passenger Lights “ON” with door
Auxiliary Battery Compartment w/Tray and Door
Switches Mounted on OEM Dash
Master Battery Disconnect Switch
Exterior Body/Lights
Rear Center Mounted Brake Light -LED
Exterior Light at Entry Door – LED
Black Rubber Rear Wheel Well Flares
One Piece Exterior FRP Wall/Skirt
Upper Corner Rear ICC Lights – LED
Interior
OEM Drivers Console w/3 Cup Holders
Left Hand Stanchion – Stainless Steel
Grey Pumice Vinyl Board Interior Walls & Ceiling
Door Header Access Panel
Mirrors/Safety
Velvac Manual Exterior Mirrors – Door Mounted 2020XG
White Standee Line w/Sign
Windows/Doors
Solid Framed Windows
Extra Egress Window Front Driver Side (183″, 191″, 210″ WB)
Large Curb View Window
Electric Outward Opening Entrance Door w/39″ Clear Opening (35” w/ Handles)
Rear Egress Window (24 x 60)
