BharatBenz Glider

Why Glider?

Autobahn trucking along with BharatBenz launched the "Glider" & Glider Z, a 16-tonne luxury coach with chassis from BharatBenz and body built by the country’s largest bodybuilder MG group. Gliders brings in a luxury travel experience at an affordable price. The vehicle is powered by a 235hp front engine from the Mercedes Benz OM906 platform. Roof mounted air conditioning, ample leg room, wide windows for panoramic view with engine driven compressor and a well-advanced engineering keeps the passengers and driver in the lap of comfort.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Model: OM906
Capacity / Displacement : 6373 cc
Maximum Power : 235 hp (175kW) @ 2200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 850Nm @ 1200-1600 rpm
Fuel Injection Pump : ECU controlled, Unit Pumps

Model: G85, 6 speed

Type: 395 mm dia, Single plate type

Brakes : Pneumatic, with automatic slack adjuster
Auxiliary Brake: Engine brake + Exhaust brake + Retarder (Optional)

Front Axle : IF6.6, Reverse elliot type
Rear Axle: IR440, Single Speed, Hypoid drive

Front Suspension : Air suspension with 2 air bellows
Rear Suspension : Air suspension with 4 air bellows
Anti Roll Bar : Both in front & rear

Fuel Tank Capacity : 355 litres
Ad-Blue Tank Capacity : 50 litres

Tyre Size : 295/80 R22.5
Wheel Rim : 8.25" x 22.5"

Type: Power steering, adjustable and tiltable

Battery: 2x 12V, 200Ah
Alternator : 100 Amps (2 nos.)

Frame Dimensions : 255 mm x 73.5 mm x 7 mm
Wheel Base : 5950 mm
Overall Length : 11765 mm
Chassis Width : 2530 mm
Front Overhang : 2305 mm
Rear Overhang : 3510 mm

Restart Gradeability : 20 percent
Min Turning Circle Diameter (TCD) : 19.6 m
Min Ground Clearance : 239 mm
Max Permissible Legal GVW (kgs) : 16200 kg

Engine Oil Change : 1,00,000 km, Front Axle Hub Greasing
Rear Axle Oil Change : 1,50,000 km, Rear Drive Axle Hub Greasing

Bus Body Structure : Galvanized tubular structure with anti corrosive paint for rust prevention
Flooring : Silicon 2.0 mm thick anti skid vinyl over 12 mm BWR plywood
Passenger Door : Pneumatically operated passenger door in-swing type
Windows : Toughend fixed light grey tinted glass
Emergency Exit : Door at RH side, roof hatches, breakable windows
Seats / Berth : 43 without calf support as standard - 30 Berth for sleeper
Driver Seat : Make pneumatically adjusted
Luggage Compartment : 10.3 Cu.m. for seater and 7.5 Cubic for sleeper
AC : Belt driven compressor, roof mounted AC unit, JTAC (40/43 kw)
Service sets : With adjustable AC vent console, reading lamps, Speakers, USB type charging points provided in each row
Curtains : Plated type curtains
Entertainment System : 32" TV 1 No., Single Din DVD Player with 6 Speakers, Suitable invertor, Amplifire
Paint & Colour Scheme : PU Solid single tone white paint / Also available in optional colours

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