Golden Dragon XML6117J18 Bus (#179)
Golden Dragon bus XML6117J18 (batch #179) based on XML6117D18 chassis is made in China by Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd. The company is located in Xiamen, in Fujian Province, China.

XML6117J18
Overview
| Model | XML6117J18 |
| Brand Name | Golden Dragon |
| Bulletin | #179 |
| Type of vehicle | Bus |
| Country of origin | China |
| Chassis | XML6117D18 |
Manufacturer Profile
| Manufacturer | Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd. |
| Brand | |
| Type of manufacturer | Automobile manufacturer |
| City | Xiamen |
| Province (Region) | Fujian Province |
| Country | China |
| Number of vehicles* | 2074 models (5947 items total) |
| * A number of models manufactured by Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd. found in Auto-che.com vehicle database | |
Technical specifications
| # | Engine model | Engine displacement | Engine power | Engine manufacturer | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YC6L280-42 | 8424 cc | 8.4 L | 515 cu in | 206 kW | 281 hp | |
| Performance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h | 75 mph | ||
| Capacity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger capacity (including driver) | 24-51, 24-49 | |||
| Weights and Ground pressure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 11800 kg | 11.8 t | 26,000 lbs | |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 15780 kg | 15.8 t | 34,789 lbs | |
| Axle load distribution | 5500 kg / 10280 kg 5.5 t / 10.3 t 12,100 lbs / 22,663 lbs | |||
| Dimensions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 11385 mm | 37′5″ | ||
| Overall width | 2540 mm | 8′4″ | ||
| Overall height | 3690 mm / 3750 mm | 12′2″ / 12′4″ | ||
| Undercarriage and Suspension | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of axles | 2 | |||
| Wheelbase | 5400 mm | 17′9″ | ||
| Front overhang | 2585 mm | 8′6″ | ||
| Rear overhang | 3400 mm | 11′2″ | ||
| Angle of approach | 8° | |||
| Angle of departure | 8° | |||
| Miscellaneous | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering control | steering wheel | |||
Additional Information
1 side windows optional push-pull structure; 2 optional open the door; 3 closed the door when rated capacity (including driver) (seats) :24-51, open the door when the rated capacity (including the driver) (seats) :24-49; 4 optional enclosed fixtures around the other two models; 5 car drive recorder should be installed; 5 optional overhead air conditioning in two different heights, corresponding two kinds of vehicle height.

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