Czech cross-country bus Torsus is the heir of Tatra T805

In the Czech Republic decided to revive a long-standing specialty of the country – buses in the style of Off Road

Buses in the Czech Republic are able to do (for example, to remember the brand Irisbus, the former Karosa), but such an extravagant model like the Praetorian the brand new Torsus with headquarters in the prestigious Central district "Prague-1".



A very impressive and functional design of the wagon body on the chassis of the Praetorian type, off-road, however, is functionality. Dimensions 35-seater (plus the equipment) machines are 8450х2540х3720 m wheelbases 4200 mm., Respectively curb weight reaches 13 500 kg.

Judging by the drawing, the appointment of Torsus Praetorian (with barred Windows) can be at least civil

Esterer Chuck Praetorian gives it dynamism, the buses are usually unusual

The company principally uses only high quality components from the MAN truck 4x4, such as: chassis (frame and suspension parabolicheskikh springs with bridges MAN with differential lock model VP09 front and HP-1333 E rear and power steering booster ZF), diesel MAN D0836LFL40 classes Euro-3 To Euro-6 rated at 240 HP and ΜM=925 nm, and the transmission of the RCP ZF 12AS 1210 OD MAN Tip-Matic, plus 2-stage "razdatki" MAN G103), and brakes with ABS. The bus, shod in a sturdy tires Michelin XZL TL well, and the body protects the perimeter plastic kit from the company Linex™. Maximum bus speed is up to 117 km/h (electronically limited).

Torsus Praetorian bus built on the chassis such that truck MAN TGM 4x4

Accordingly, due to 389-mm ground clearance and large angles of entry, exit and ramps bus-terrain vehicle, you'll be really very high for passenger vehicles geometrically by the parameters on the cross. So the fording depth of 700 mm.

MAN 4x4 truck from the strong chassis 

Naturally firm says about Praetorian as "the world's first" 4x4 Off Road bus, designed for transporting personnel and equipment over rough terrain and in difficult weather conditions, from icy mountain trails to diffuse tropical monsoon areas. The capacity of a single fuel tank is only 100 litres – enough for such a radical "quest".

Reliable 6-cylinder diesel engine MAN-D0836LFL40 can match environmental standards from Euro 3 to Euro 6

 Comfort and equipment of the Praetorian meets the modern intercity midibuses class, all seats are adjustable and equipped with 3-point safety belts and driver's seat – air suspension, Central heating system equipped with auxiliary heater, there is regular Central air conditioner with a capacity of 15 kW and individual deflectors (individual lamp), actuator doors, automatic, tinted glass. There is also a rear view camera and DVD, Central monitor and a speaker in the Luggage racks. In terms of specific features may be noted Praetorian reinforced construction floor and protect the glass from stones.

Recently two instances of Torsus Praetorian khaki was spotted on a Ukrainian highway

 And, here, about "the world's first bus Rover" – approval of marketing the company Torsus more than far-fetched. First, most of Czechoslovakia in the years 1953-1960 was produced small-scale small four-wheel drive bus of the same service type passenger chassis army 2-ton truck Tatra T805 (of course with the signature of the spinal frame).

Army 2-ton truck Tatra T805 under the order issued in the form of a passenger bus (photo machine for Czechoslovak filmmakers)

The bus body is made Tatra T805 European carefully, so don't even say that this is a serious off-roader

Secondly, it is necessary to remember quite a large-scale Soviet four-wheel drive small bus PAZ-3201 (1972-1989) on the chassis of the army 2-ton truck GAZ-66 "shishiga"

The first domestic serial bus terrain became PAZ-3201 (1972-1989) on the basis of the body of the bus PAZ-672 and chassis army truck GAZ-66

and its Russian successor, PAZ-3206 , successfully produced since 1994 to present.

Bus terrain PAZ-3206 on the basis of body GROOVE-3205 and chassis GAZ-3308 "Sadko" is produced since 1994

However, this "gentleman's set" from the body of modern design, eco-friendly powertrain and other components under the "European standards", our Lasik can not boast because then the CIS is not supplied, although on cross, I suppose, not too inferior to the Czech counterpart, the author had occasion to observe him at a military training ground in Bronnitsy, where our PAZ-3206 quite confidently overcame the track for wheeled and tracked military vehicles.

The fresh Russian crew bus Ural-32552-5013-71 with the cabin of the NEXT generation

 Actually, in this class in our country (and the world at large), it is logical to operate shift buses on chassis of lorries. In our country, the crane on the chassis of the 4x4 and 6x6 release AZ "Ural" (Ural-32551, -32552 and -3255) and KAMAZ (KAMAZ-4211 and -4208). Just "fuss" with much more complex body type wagon type cost is not too effective, and for communication of passengers with the driver's cabin is equipped with an intercom..