Countrybus to replace A70.14
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• Iveco Ford plans to introduce a replacement for its A70,14 midi chassis in the first quarter of next year. The 8,7m chassis, which will be marketed as the Countrybus, is based on the new Iveco Ford Cargo chassis.
Unlike the 102kW (136hp) powered A70.14, which has allround steel suspension, the Countrybus has three choices of suspension: all-round steel, steel at the front and air at the rear or all round air. It produces 134kW (180hp) driving through a six-speed Iveco mechanical gearbox or an Allison threespeed automatic box.
Iveco Ford, which will take the first two prototype chassis from Italy by November, expects the nine tonne gross unit will have capacity for around 40 seated passengers. The Countrybus will be targeted at welfare, stage carriage and coach operations.