The next generation of Type D school buses? Right this way. We’re making our Type D school bus even better. The Saf-T-Liner® HDX2 utilizes materials, features and manufacturing processes from our industry-leading Saf-T-Liner® C2 to create a bus that’s easier to maintain and built with an even stronger body construction. Plus, it offers the exceptional visibility, high seat capacity and rugged capabilities that you expect in a Type D design.
Passenger capacity
Up to 90
GVWR
Up to 36,200 lbs.
Wheelbase
267″, 277″
Engine Options
Cummins® B6.7 240-300 hp
Cummins® L9 260-300 hp
TELEMATICS
Zonar® V4™ advanced telematics system
Cummins® Zonar OTAir™ – 2017 or newer
The HDX2 offers the latest in Type D school bus design, plus all the best features of the C2:
Our common parts platform makes it easier for dealers to manage inventory and for school bus fleets to get the service and parts they need.
Saf-T-Net construction technology supports optimum frame strength and maximum passenger safety.
High-quality adhesive construction ensures lasting durability.
Automated paint application creates a high-quality, resilient exterior.
Streamlined wiring harnesses make servicing electrical components easier.
Interior and exterior LED lighting now comes standard
Ergonomic driver’s dash and switch panel
Easy-to-read offset gauge cluster
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Suspended brake and accelerator pedals
Foot rest
Up to 50-degree wheel cut
Sound isolator over engine
78″ headroom
LED lights come standard for enhanced visibility
Decade after decade, Thomas Built Buses has followed one simple philosophy: design and build the kind of school bus we’d want our own children to ride in. It’s a simple idea and it works. Passenger safety is our number one priority and every bus we manufacture meets or exceeds all FMVSS and CMVSS for school buses.
Meets or exceeds FMVSS/CMVSS
Double rear bumper with exterior contoured steel bumper
Double-bolted body mounting clips
Fuel tank mounted between frame rails
Large two-piece curved bonded windshield
Exterior mirror cluster with flat and convex rearview mirrors and front crossover mirrors
Zonar telematics system
PV360 camera
Auto Reversing Doors
Adjustable pedals
Air suspension driver’s seat
Air ride suspension
Heated driver’s seat
Front and rear bulkhead air conditioning
AM/FM radio, CD player and PA system
Remote controlled heated mirrors
Remote controlled heated mirrors
Variety of seating options:
Bench seat without belts, with lap belts, with 3-point belts
Integrated child seat
Child reminder system
Acoustical ceiling
Underbody pass-through storage area
Overhead book racks
White roof
Tinted windows
Staggered passenger seating
Exterior electrical access door
Streamlined electrical center for easy identification and access
Accessory module for customer aftermarket component hookup
Fuse relay centers provide circuit protection and easy diagnostics
Front access panel
“S” shape drop-frame design at engine location
Engine compartment accessible via three doors plus access panel
Easy access to fluids
In-dash fault code display
Lights equipped with plug-in connectors
