Thomas Saf-T-Liner
| Thomas Saf-T-Liner | |
|---|---|
Thomas Saf-T-Liner HDX | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Thomas Built Buses (Freightliner) |
| Production | 1972–present |
| Assembly | United States: High Point, North Carolina |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Type D (transit-style) |
| Body style | Monocoque stressed skin
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| Layout | front-engine 4x2 rear-engine 4x2 rear-engine 6x2 (discontinued) |
| Chassis | Various (1972–1977) Thomas (1977–present) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Diesel: Cummins, Detroit, & Mercedes-Benz Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): Cummins (discontinued 2022) |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 181–277 inches (4.6–7.0 m) (HDX) |
| Width | 96 inches (2.4 m) |
| Curb weight | GVWR Up to 36,200 pounds (16,400 kg) (HDX) |
The Thomas Saf-T-Liner is the name of the transit-style (Type D) school bus product line produced by Thomas Built Buses. It was originally introduced in 1972 using chassis from various manufacturers. Starting for the 1978 model year, the Saf-T-Liner marked the transition to in-house chassis production by Thomas. In addition to school bus applications, variations of the Saf-T-Liner have been produced as activity buses, specialty vehicles, and commercial/transit buses. It can also be used to describe the Saf-T-Liner C2 or Saf-T-Liner FS-65, but they are not considered part of the Saf-T-Liner family.
Currently, all versions of the Saf-T-Liner model line are produced in High Point, North Carolina.