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What We’ve Changed.

and What We haven’t.

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What We’ve Changed and What We haven’t.

You told us what you wanted—and we listened

For years, Blue Bird All Americans have set Type D bus standards. Now, our new next generation All American raises the industry standards.

How? By listening to you—our riders, drivers, service technicians and transportation directors. The next generation All American features

greater safety benefits, a more comfortable, ergonomic, and productive driver cockpit, easier serviceability and accessibility, and a bus

that challenges industry innovations further. All this wrapped up in a fresh new design.

raising the industry bar

Its larger entryway can easily accommodate even your most challenging football and basketball teams. Inside, increased headroom and

premium highback seats improve the journey. Along the way, our strengthened one-piece roof bows, 16-gauge side rails, 20-gauge side

walls, and new, bonded front and rear glass work as a unitized structure to provide unexcelled protection and extra years of service—a

comfort to parents and school boards alike. Of course, some things never change. Students whose dogs ate their homework and forgot

their lunch money still won’t appreciate the hours of focus groups that went into the redesign. But they’ll thoroughly enjoy the ride.

A 1.5” wider, 2” taller power-entry door The new All American rear emergency Our crisp, new roof profile provides 78” headroom at the aisle center and carries more
eases loading and unloading—tested over door is the widest in class. Bonded glass headroom out to the windows—more room for heads, hats, and ceiling-hung HVAC
1 million times to ensure durability. adds to its structural strength. equipment.
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New design—one bus fits all

In the new All American®, every driver, regardless of stature, will be more comfortable and productive. We’ve moved our dash forward 4”,

moved the driver back 2.75”, carved out .5” more trunk room and .7” more knee room, shifted the engine hood .5” to the right, and

designed a 33% larger windshield that lets even the tallest of drivers see traffic lights without ducking. Yet small and slight drivers will

feel large and in charge. Full seat travel with air or hydraulic brakes, a tilt/telescoping steering, and optional adjustable pedals

all contribute to a custom fit.

road mastery
Compared to the next generation All American, competitive buses drive like, well, the buses of yesteryear. So what makes ours

better-driving? Unmatched maneuverability, for starters. Our shorter wheelbases, coupled with new 50º steering, enable All Americans

to get through more tight spots in one cut. Increased under-hood insulation makes the new All American FE even quieter than before

and lowers summer cockpit heat. A higher-flow, higher-capacity heater/defroster keeps our bigger windshield clear. And while buses

in wintry climates may still get snowballed, our new wipers will sweep nearly 90% of the view, quickly restoring visibility.

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For drivers who “need their space”, added Ease. Information at a glance. Fingertip control. These were the driving goals behind our Pedals are optimally-spaced and fully
room behind the driver’s seat helps to cockpit re-design. By ergonomically arranging all elements according to their frequency adjustable.
create a welcome zone of calm. of use, we’ve engineered a better-working cockpit.
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The new open-door policy

Maintenance techs are accustomed to spending half of their energy (and half of their aches and skinned knuckles) just gaining access

to the parts that need service. The new Blue Bird All Americans® make access easier, freeing more time and energy for the actual work

that keeps buses on the road and at their best. For instance, the All Americans’ wiper motors are mounted on hinged, swing-out access

doors as easy to open as a locker. The electrical panel is now accessed through a chest-high exterior door under the driver’s

side window. Inspections and service are now a quick, clean and stand-up task.

engine access
One substantial request from service technicians is for increased engine access. We’ve got good news for you in this regard. The new

Blue Bird All American RE, like its predecessor, offers best-in-class engine access. The new All American FE is outstanding in its class as

well. With its pantograph-hinged grille raised and its optional swing-out radiator shifted aside, nothing stands between the mechanic

and the front of the engine. Access is as easy as 1,2,3.

Mechanics no longer look at changing a light bulb as a lengthy challenge. Our newly By moving the electrical panel from inside a front wheel to under the driver’s side window,
redesigned hood now features headlight changes as a 10-minute job. we’ve made access cleaner and easier. And by upgrading from crimped electrical fittings
to molded fittings and pre-tested harnesses, we’ve maximized electrical reliability.
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Where design and innovation meet safety
Thanks to the way we build, finance and support them, Blue Bird All Americans® typically deliver the most miles and years, with the
least trouble, at the lowest lifecycle cost in their class. For instance, only Blue Bird undercoats bus bodies before they are mounted to
ensure 100% protection. We use mineral wool insulation instead of fiberglass to keep moisture from wicking into body cavities. Blue Bird
Financial Services has the knowledge, experience and factory-direct capital to offer you the industry’s most creative, cost-saving finance
solutions. And unlike dealers of other brands, your Blue Bird Dealer puts bus needs—your needs—first and foremost. You’ll never wait
for service behind truck fleets at a Blue Bird Dealer. The only trucks you’ll see there are delivering bus parts.

The next generation all american

Our new Blue Bird All Americans have a presence, a spirit and innovation that words and pictures on the page can only hint at. The way to
evaluate this bus is in the metal, in the seats, at the wheel and at the table with your Dealer—wish list and sharp pencil in hand. You owe
it to yourself, and to riders, drivers, technicians and parents. To the benefit of all, your bus has just arrived.

a legacy of trust
For over 80 years, carrying generations of riders over billions of miles, Blue Bird has built a global legacy of trust with schools and other
transportation needs worldwide. Recognizing the responsibility this trust confers, we have engineered and built our new All Americans to
carry Blue Bird’s tradition of reliability, durability and safety far into the future.

Blue Bird Financial Services provides Our expert Parts & Service team draws on one of the industry’s largest inventories of bus Outstanding Blue Bird technical training
you with a range of attractive lease and parts. We upgrade these parts when we improve the same components for our new buses, builds the competence and service of
purchase options. helping to improve the Blue Bird buses in your fleet throughout their lifecycle. Dealer technicians and your own.
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2-piece windshield—
easy replacement, greater uptime
that tRULY LIveS UP tO ItS naMe
Bonded windshield—
Integral drip molding visors added safety and strength

High-strength low-alloy steel

1-piece roof bows

Some kids will still miss it.

20-gauge rust-proofed
sheet metal
Dimensionally stable, non-wicking
mineral wool insulation Larger door—2” taller, 1 1/2” wider

All American special needs options Optional video monitoring lets the driver The All American’s highly-legible gauges are at the heart of an ergonomically engineered
include ADA compliant wheelchair lifts survey up to four viewpoints at once on cockpit that prioritizes information and controls based on their frequency of use.
from suppliers including Braun and Ricon. one cockpit-mounted, multi-frame monitor.
 Windshield—33% larger, 7” higher
Riveted 1-piece roof sheets

Redesigned ergonomic driver’s area Squared-up roof profile—

more headroom

Larger grille opening— Shell reinforcement to ensure driver’s safety

ease of serviceability—more uptime

Wiper sweep area—89.6% coverage

Is a handy cup holder a small detail? Not Our LED lights are bright, energy-efficient and incredibly long-lasting compared with An optional, premium stainless steel step
to a driver on cold pre-dawn mornings. conventional bulbs. well is one more reason why Blue Bird
buses last so long.
ALL AMERICAN FORWARD ENGINE (TX3 & GT3) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
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Capacity Multiple floor plans available Rear Door 43 3/4” wide x 62” high
with passenger seating up to 84 Transmission Allison® PTS 2500 Series
Exterior Width 96” Engine Cummins® ISB-07, 200-280hp
Interior Width 90 3/4” Tire Size 10R22.5(G), Goodyear G149
Aisle Width Varies by floor plan Alternator 200-Amp Bosch
Skirt Length 19 3/4” Brakes Meritor four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
Interior Headroom 78” with ABS
Overall Height 123” - 126” Suspension Front: 13,200 lb. 2-leaf parabolic springs;
Wheelbase 141” / 169” / 190” / 211” /232” Rear: 17,000 2-stage leaf springs
(rating varies by wheelbase)
Step Height (f/r) Varies
Steering TRW THP-60 with 18.2 to 1 ratio
Overhang Front: 94.48” with standard steel bumper
Rear: Varies on model sizes Front Axle Hendrickson 13,200 lb. capacity

Fuel Tank 60-gallon between the frame rails in Re ar Axle Meritor 21,000 lb. capacity
rear overhang Wheel Cut 50°
Entrance Door 32” wide x 81” high/double “full view” GVWR Up to 36,200 lb.
electric outward opening

ALL AMERICAN Rear ENGINE (TX3 & GT3) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
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Capacity Multiple floor plans available Rear Window 55” wide x 22” high
with passenger seating up to 84 Transmission Allison® PTS 3000
Exterior Width 96” Engine Cummins® ISC-07, 260-300hp
Interior Width 90 3/4” Tire Size 11R22.5(G), Goodyear G149
Aisle Width Varies by floor plan Alternator 200 amp
Skirt Length 19 3/4” Brakes Meritor Air brakes 6” Front and 7” Rear
Interior Headroom 78” (FEA 40070-07)
Overall Height 123” - 126” Suspension Front: 13,200 lb. 2-leaf parabolic springs;
Wheelbase 189” / 217” / 245” / 259”/273” Rear: 19,000 - 21,000 lb. 2-stage leaf
springs (rating varies by wheelbase)
Step Height (f/r) Varies
Steering THP-60 with 18.2 to 1 ratio
Overhang Front: 94.48”
Rear: 121.75” Front Axle 13,200 lb.

Fuel Tank 60-gallon between the frame rails Rear Axle 19,000 - 21,000 lb.

Entrance Door 32” wide x 81” high / double “full view” Wheel Cut 50°
outward opening GVWR Up to 36,200 lb.

The Next Generation of blue bird starts now.

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