Unique opportunity …
Expedition proven tour bus for 15 passengers.
Good optical and technical condition.
The offered vehicle has already performed tours in South Africa and Namibia
and was maintained regularly. Right-hand drive, ideal for tours in southern Africa or Australia.
Conversion to left-hand drive or a travel vehicle is possible.
Chassis
- MAN 14.224 LARC 4×4
- Compact cab
- Right-hand drive
- Wheel base 4500 mm (177.2”)
- Engine performance 162 kW / 220 hp, Euro 2
- Manual 8-speed transmission
- Transfer case with off-road gear reduction
- All wheel drive with central differential lock
- Differential lock in front and rear axle
- Parabolic leaf springs
- Drum brakes with ABS
- Michelin XZL 365/80 R 20 tubeless tires, tread depth front 18 mm, tread depth rear 12 mm
- Michelin XZL 365/80 R 20 tubeless spare wheel, tread depth 10 mm
- Spare wheel carrier mounted to the chassis frame
- 2 chamber fuel tanks, capacity 350 liters (92.46 US gallons)
- Fuel prefilter with water separator
- Branch guard
- 4 additional lights mounted on branch guard
- Light guards front
- Radiator guard
- 2 air suspended Grammer seats with armrests
- Power steering
- Radio-cassette
Body
- Length 6350 mm (250.0”), width 2300 mm (90.6”), height 2105 mm (82.9”)
Inner dimensions of the cabin - Length 6230 mm (245.3”), width 2180 mm (85.8”), height 1950 mm (76.8”)
Frame assembly - 3-point kinematic attachment with main and flex mounts
for stress-free body coupling to the torsion elastic chassis frame
Body unit construction - Self supporting UNICAT sandwich plate panels of fiberglass composite
- Panel connections made by adhesive bond to custom extrusions
eliminates metallic heat conduction paths - Matched thermal coefficients of expansion prevent distortion with changes in temperature
- Wall thickness 60 mm (2.36”) with polyurethane foam insulation, 3 mm (0.12”) FRP outer surface, 2 mm (0.08”) FRP inner surface, insulation rating 0.44 W/m2 K (0.078 Btu/ft2 hr °F)
- Bottom panel with integrated welded steel frame and FRP surfaces
- Ceiling panel with integrated flat steel frame for roof loads
- Sloped side walls
- 2 closable vents in front wall
- Slope at rear to improve slope angle
Access to drivers cab - Large highly flexible waterproof bellows coupling
Entrance door with integrated staircase - Comfortable entrance door at rear with integrated steps, manual mode
- Entrance door constructed of fiberglass composite panels and frames
- Thickness of doors 60 mm (2.36”)
- The opening and closing movement is supported by gas pressure springs
- Double sealed door with heavy duty locks with seal compression
- Stainless steel hinges throughout
- Safety cylinder
Windows - Top-hinged windows with aluminum frame and 6 mm (0.24”) tinted glass,
almost 90° opening angle for wildlife observation in the rear of the body - Sliding windows with aluminum frame for every passenger
Interior layout
- Passenger compartment for 15 people
- 5 single seats + 5 bench seats
Storage - Overhead compartment
Layout - PVC flooring in passenger compartment
- Walls and ceiling are painted with multiple coats
- Upholstery made of high quality cloth
Technical equipment
- Power plug 24 V DC
Music system / TV / video - 4 built-in speakers in passenger compartment
Lighting - Built-in ceiling lights in passenger compartment
Others
- Foldable outside table mounted on outer side wall,
size: 1800 mm x 480 mm (70.9” x 18.9”) - Lashing rails in the rear of the body
- Access ladder to roof
General information
- 11,700 kg (25,794 lbs)
Overall dimensions - Length 8350 mm (328.7”), width 2500 mm (98.4”), height 3450 mm (135.8”)
General condition - Year of manufacture: 1999
- Mileage: approx. 258,300 km (160,500 mls)
- First owner
- Very well looked-after
- Available for your immediate use
- Periodic maintenance
Vehicle location - UNICAT GmbH
76706 Dettenheim
Germany - Please contact us for an appointment.