Spirit of Equess

A reliable, unique, and affordable low floor shuttle bus.

The Spirit of Equess is a low-floor rural 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!

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Standard Features and Upgrade Options

  • Black steel bumper (front & rear)
  • GerFlor Sirius anthracite gray with 14″ coving
  • Solid framed windows
  • Advertising racks – interior (ducted)
  • USSC 9210MLX driver seat with integrated lap and shoulder belt
  • Driver’s HVAC
  • Seat cover – Level 1
  • Citi seat cover – Level 1
  • Black rubber rear wheel well flares
  • All exterior lights-LED
  • One-piece exterior FRP wall/skirt
  • Interior passenger lights “ON” with door open
  • Entry assist handles (stainless steel)
  • Left and right hand stanchions (stainless steel)
  • Door header access panel
  • Electric outward 35″ wide clear opening entrance with handles
  • Black steel front bumper and Transpec energy-absorbing rear bumper with anti-ride)
  • Romeo rim bumper (front and rear) with anti-ride
  • Altro Flooring – storm grey with 14″ coving
  • Advertising racks interior with LED strip lighting
  • 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
  • USSC G2 driver seat with air ride suspension with a wide back and 3-chamber lumbar support
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Backed by a 3 year / 80,000 km warranty.

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Floorplan Options

21 (9+12) passengers, 4 wheelchairs

23 (17+6) passengers, 2 wheelchairs

33 (9+24) passengers, 6 wheelchairs

Base Model Specifications

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Floor Plan 27′ 30′ 35′
Passenger capacity* 21 23 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 259″ / 6.45 m
GVWR (lb.) 29,0000 / 14,968 kg 29,0000 / 14,968 kg 29,0000 / 14,968 kg
Overall width 121.5″ / 3.09 m 121.5″ / 3.09 m 121.5″ / 3.09 m
Overall height 102″ / 2.59 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.