New Flyer Low Floor

New Flyer Low Floor


Top: D40LF (2006)
Middle: D40LFR (2006)
Bottom: DE60LFA (articulated, 2010)
Overview
ManufacturerNew Flyer
Production1991–2013 (1988 pre-production) (LF)
2006–2014 (2005 pre-production) (LFR)
2005–2010 (LFA)
AssemblyCanada:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
United States:
Grand Forks, North Dakota (1991–1996)
Crookston, Minnesota (1996–2014)
St. Cloud, Minnesota (1999–2014)
Body and chassis
ClassTransit bus
Body styleMonocoque stressed skin
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • Allison B300R (30-foot)
  • Allison B400R (35- & 40-foot)
  • Allison B500R (60-foot)
  • Allison H 40/50 EP (HExx)
  • ISE-Siemens ThunderVolt (GExx)
  • Voith
  • ZF
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 169.08 in (4.29 m) (30-foot)
  • 228.25 in (5.80 m) (35-foot)
  • 293 in (7.44 m) (40-foot)
  • F:228.22 in (5.80 m) / R:302.77 in (7.69 m) (60-foot artic.)
Lengthover bumpers:
  • 30.5 ft (9.3 m) (30-foot)
  • 35.5 ft (10.8 m) (35-foot)
  • 40.85 ft (12.5 m) (40-foot)
  • 60.7 ft (18.5 m) (60-foot artic.)
Width102 in (2.59 m)
Height121 in (3.07 m) (diesel, over A/C) to 132 in (3.35 m) (CNG)
Curb weight
  • 24,500 to 26,000 lb (11,100 to 11,800 kg) (30-foot)
  • 26,200 to 28,700 lb (11,900 to 13,000 kg) (35-foot)
  • 27,200 to 29,700 lb (12,300 to 13,500 kg) (40-foot)
  • 41,500 to 43,700 lb (18,800 to 19,800 kg) (60-foot artic.)
Chronology
PredecessorNew Flyer High Floor
SuccessorNew Flyer Invero
New Flyer Xcelsior

The New Flyer Low Floor series is a line of low-floor transit buses that was manufactured by New Flyer Industries for the North American market from 1991 to 2014. It was produced in a variety of variants, available in four nominal lengths (ranging from 30 to 60 feet) and three body styles, and with a variety of powertrains, including diesel and compressed natural gas engines, and hybrid electric systems.