VBZ Saurer 4 ZP 305
Two-axle standard bus with side engine
Technical data
Chassis manufacturer
Saurer (AG Adolph Saurer Arbon)
Manufacturer bodywork
Tüscher (Brothers Tüscher Zürich)
Year of manufacture
1953
Chassis type, no.
4ZP, 20‘485/76
Engine type, no.
CT2DL, 84876 (6 cylinder diesel engine, side engine type, BBC turbocharger VTX110, 140hp/103kW, bore: 115mm, stroke: 140mm, displacement: 8725cm3)
Power transmission
Fluid coupling, electro-hydraulic Saurer 4-speed preselector gearbox, type 5C
Dimensions
Length: 11.19cm
Width: 2.40cm
Height: 2.89cm
Width: 2.40cm
Height: 2.89cm
Weights
Unladen weight: 8740 kg
Payload: 5250 kg
Total weight: 13'990kg
Payload: 5250 kg
Total weight: 13'990kg
Number of seats
24+1
CV
1953
Delivered to VBZ 1976 Decommissioned, remobilised for museum purposes
1996
Start of an extensive total restoration by members of the ‘Historischer Züribus HZB’ association
2007
After the merger of the HZB and VTMZ associations, restoration continues 2014 Donation to the Zurich Tram Museum Association
2017
Bus almost ready on the day of the hist. Züribusse under its own power again after a long time
2018
Elimination of further problems with the high- and low-pressure air system: revision of high-pressure compressor, various valves, screw connections, lines, etc.
2020
Veteran vehicle TMZ
