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Volvo B8RLE

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Manufacturer
  
Volvo

Assembly
  
Sweden

Floor type
  
Low entry

Production
  
2013-present

Class
  
Bus chassis

Engine
  
Volvo D8K

Volvo B8RLE

The Volvo B8RLE is a 7.7-litre engined low-entry bus chassis manufactured by Volvo since 2013. It was designed as a replacement for the B7RLE and the B9RLE.

Throughout Europe the B8RLE is most commonly available as the Volvo 8900LE.

In Australia, Transdev NSW is the only operator of the B8RLE across NSW, with 12 in fleet.Transdev NSW Volvo B8RLE Fleet List

It is also available as a medium-floor bus chassis, known as Volvo B8R.

Engines

D8K, 7698 cc, in-line 6 cyl. turbodiesel (2013-present)

  • D8K280 - 206 kW (280 bhp), 1050 Nm, Euro VI
  • D8K320 - 235 kW (320 bhp), 1200 Nm, Euro VI
  • D8K350 - 258 kW (350 bhp), 1400 Nm, Euro VI
  • References

    Volvo B8RLE Wikipedia