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  • Safety
    The Foundation of Blue Bird Buses
  • Quality
    Separates our Buses from the Rest
  • TCO
    Your Total Cost of Ownership Solution

At Blue Bird, safety is our top priority. All Micro Bird buses are reinforced by heavy-gauge steel side-impact barriers that incorporate with the seat rail for extra protection. Integrated child seats and three-point lap and shoulder seat belts are available for enhanced safety and versatility. A “more view” window and fully glassed entry door maximize the driver’s view of students entering and exiting.

We build safety into the Micro Bird, from the one-piece galvanized steel roof bows to superior LED external lights. Double-leaf wheelchair doors protect both sides of the G5’s optional lift and provide superior door strength.

The Micro Bird G5 Propane adds the inherent safety of the fuel itself: It’s non-toxic and poses no harm to groundwater, surface water or soil. It does not spill, pool or leave any residue when released. The fuel system is fitted with safety devices and shut-off valves that function automatically.

The Micro Bird G5 Electric’s quiet operation lowers driver distraction and increases the driver’s ability to hear passengers and ambient noise.

At Blue Bird, we pay attention to the details that deliver performance, reliability and durability. Aluminum side-body panels create a bus that’s inexpensive to repair and built to last. Superior insulation throughout the bus absorbs road noise and helps prevent condensation and corrosion.

The Micro Bird G5’s wide body design creates a large aisle for improved compartmentalization, easy passenger movement and increased knee clearance. An HD package is available for harsh driving conditions.

Among the long list of options are air conditioning, electronic sleeping children monitoring system, wheelchair lift, vandal lock system and audio / public address systems.

The Micro Bird G5 Propane is built on the Ford 6.8L engine and integrated with a ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system to provide best-in-class horsepower and torque. The clean-operating properties of propane reduce smog forming hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and other greenhouse gas emissions.

For the Micro Bird G5 Electric, we partnered with ADOMANI and Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI). Leading-edge electric drivetrain system and technology allow the bus to meet zero-emissions standards while providing dependable operation.

The Micro Bird G5 Gasoline is available with a Chevy/GMC 6.0L engine or a Ford 6.2L or 6.8L engine.

Blue Bird understands that budget is a key factor in bus choice. Calculating total cost of ownership (TCO) allows decision-makers to select vehicles with confidence. Initial purchase price, fuel costs, maintenance costs and projected lifespan all impact TCO. Micro Bird buses are built with the best-quality materials to reduce maintenance costs and save money in the long run.

With its simplified emissions system and proven performance, the Micro Bird G5 Propane bus delivers economical service training and easy maintenance that saves time. With zero emissions, the Micro Bird G5 Electric offers the cleanest drivetrain on the market. The electric bus has no transmission, resulting in low maintenance and service requirements. The gasoline, propane and electric models require no costly diesel after-treatment systems to meet Environmental Protection Agency requirements. And, the cleaner-operating fuels translate to cleaner parts and longer engine life. With the added bonus of federal and local rebates and incentives for alternative fuels like electric and propane, districts are saving up to thousands of dollars per bus annually on fuel costs.

Because we value customer satisfaction, all Micro Bird bus bodies come with a 5-year limited warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

Micro Bird G5

BODY DIMENSION

Chevy/GMC

Ford
       

INCREASED CAPACITY!

      

Model

100

200

200C

300

300C

100

200

200C

Max passenger capacity

20/24

30

24

36

27

22

30

24

Number of rows

3/4

5

5

6

6

4

5

5

Exterior length overall

243"/263"

289"

289"

305"

320"

257"

283"

283"

Exterior width overall

96"

96"

96"

96"

96"

96"

96"

96"

Exterior height overall

110"

112"

118"

113"

118"

111"

113"

118"

Interior floor length

135"/151.25"

177.25"

177.25"

191.5"

208.25"

151.25"

177.25"

177.25"

Interior width at hip

93"

93"

93"

93"

93"

93"

93"

93"

Inteior height at center line

76"

76"

76"

76"

76"

76"

76"

76"

Entrance door

32" x 77"

32" x 77"

32" x 82"

32" x 77"

32" x 82"

32" x 77"

32" x 77"

32" x 82"

Side windows

30" x 35"

30" x 35"

30" x 35"

30" x 35"

30" x 35"

30" x 35"

30" x 35"

30" x 35"

Rear Bumper

3/16" x 9.5" with 12" wrap around

3/16" x 9.5" with 12" wrap around
 

Chassis

Chevy/GMC

Ford

 

 

 

 

INCREASED CAPACITY

 

 

 

Model

100

200

200C

300

300C

100

200

200C

Wheelbase

139"

159"

159"

177"

177"

138"

158"

158"

Engine

6.6L gas

7.3L Gas Economy or Premium

Transmission

6-Speed automatic HD overdrive

6-Speed overdrive

GVWR

12,300 lbs / 14,200 lbs

11,500 lbs

12,500 lbs / 14,000 lbs / 14,500 lbs

Fuel Tank

32 Gallons

40 Gallons

Brakes

4-wheel anti-lock, 4-wheel disc

4-wheel disc

Tires

LT225 / 75R16E all-season, blackwall

LT225/75RX16E BSW all-season

Alternator

220 amp.

220 amp. HD

Battery

Dual 770 CCA

78 amp.