VBZ Saurer GUK 540
Articulated trolleybus with underfloor motor
Technical data
Chassis manufacturer
Saurer (AG Adolph Saurer Arbon)
Manufacturer bodywork
Saurer (AG Adolph Saurer Arbon)
Year of manufacture
1967
Chassis type, no.
5GUK-A, 33022
Engine type, no.
D1CUL, 95895
(6 cylinder diesel engine, underfloor type, mech. supercharger Saurer, 240hp/177kW, bore: 128mm, stroke: 140mm, displacement: 10'809cm3)
(6 cylinder diesel engine, underfloor type, mech. supercharger Saurer, 240hp/177kW, bore: 128mm, stroke: 140mm, displacement: 10'809cm3)
Power transmission
Voith, fully automatic Diwabus gearbox (type D501 JSR, 2-stage with high gear)
Dimensions
Length: 17.31m
Width: 2.45m
Height: 3.10m
Width: 2.45m
Height: 3.10m
Weights
Unladen weight: 13,775 kg
Payload: 11,225 kg
Total weight: 25,000 kg (air suspension)
Payload: 11,225 kg
Total weight: 25,000 kg (air suspension)
Number of seats
43+1
CV
1967
Delivery
1994
Decommissioned, remobilised for museum purposes 2000 Conversion to a parcel bus
2017
Donation to TMZ
2017
Dismantling Päcklibus, soft restoration
2017
Veteran vehicle TMZ
