Dongfeng DFA6978KX4M Primary school bus (#247)
Dongfeng primary school bus DFA6978KX4M (batch #247) based on EQ6968KX4AC III chassis (mfg by Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. - a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC), China) is made in China by Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. The company is located in Xiangfan, in Hubei Province, China.

DFA6978KX4M
Overview
| Model | DFA6978KX4M |
| Brand Name | Dongfeng |
| Bulletin | #247 |
| Type of vehicle | Primary school bus |
| Country of origin | China |
| Chassis | EQ6968KX4AC III |
| mfg by Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. - a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC), China |
Manufacturer Profile
| Manufacturer | Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. |
| A subsidiary of DFM (Dongfeng Motor Corporation). | |
| Brands | |
| Type of manufacturer | Automobile manufacturer |
| City | Xiangfan |
| Province (Region) | Hubei Province |
| Country | China |
| Number of vehicles* | 4246 models (13732 items total) |
| * A number of models manufactured by Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. found in Auto-che.com vehicle database | |
Technical specifications
| # | Engine model | Engine displacement | Engine power | Engine manufacturer | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YC4E160-42 | 4260 cc | 4.3 L | 260 cu in | 118 kW | 161 hp | |
| Performance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | diesel fuel | |||
| Environmental standard | National IV / Euro 4 | |||
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h | 50 mph | ||
| Capacity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger capacity (including driver) | 24-56 | |||
| Weights and Ground pressure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 7000 kg, 7200 kg | 7 t, 7.2 t | 15,000 lbs, 15,900 lbs | |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 10000 kg | 10 t | 22,000 lbs | |
| Axle load distribution | 3400 kg / 6600 kg 3.4 t / 6.6 t 7,500 lbs / 14,600 lbs | |||
| Dimensions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 9745 mm | 32′0″ | ||
| Overall width | 2460 mm | 8′1″ | ||
| Overall height | 3050 mm / 3150 mm | 10′1″ / 10′5″ | ||
| Undercarriage and Suspension | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of axles | 2 | |||
| Wheelbase | 5700 mm | 18′9″ | ||
| Front track | 2074 mm | 6′10″ | ||
| Rear track | 1800 mm | 5′11″ | ||
| Front overhang | 1040 mm | 3′5″ | ||
| Rear overhang | 3005 mm | 9′11″ | ||
| Angle of approach | 17° | |||
| Angle of departure | 8° | |||
| Leaf springs | 11 / 12 | |||
| Tyres and Wheels | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of tyres | 6 | |||
| Tyres dimension | 9R22.5 | |||
| Miscellaneous | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering control | steering wheel | |||
Additional Information
1, car optional air conditioning, border-style side windows, folding doors; 2, optional air-conditioned vehicle height is 3150mm, curb weight is 7200kg; 3, the car should be installed tachograph and speed limiting device, the maximum speed is not greater than 80km / h; 4, ABS Model: CM4XL-4S, ABS Manufacturer: Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Automotive Brake Technology Development Co., Ltd.; 5, the maximum net engine power YC4E160-42 is: 113KW.

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