S P E C I F I C AT I O N

Centro
Vehicle Dimensions
Length 10.3m to 12.1m, Width 2.5m, Height 2.9m

S TA N D A R D F E AT U R E S

Structure

Bolted aluminium structure built integrally with chassis; hot dip galvanized steel centre frame section to split chassis; aluminium exterior panels, detachable aluminium skirt panels; GRP
front and rear with detachable lower centre and corner sections.

Suspension

Front: Independent front to chassis type standard specification.

Electrical

Multiplexed electrical system for all main functions; 24v base system; Alternator arrangement to standard chassis manufacturer’s specification.

Lighting (Exterior)

Twin halogen headlamps; Rear, brake, reverse and rear fog lights; high level rear brake lights.

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Lighting (Interior)

Continuous fluorescent lighting to coves with diffuser covers.

Heating

Floor level convector heating to both sides.

Glazing

Standard bonded side and rear glazing, sliding driver signal unit, laminated gasket fitted front screen.

Doors

Twin-leaf, frameless, electro-pneumatically operated entrance door.

Fuel tank

As chassis type recommended fitment.

Seating (Bus Specification)

Estaban Civic with moulded back and moquette trimmed facings.

Seating (With Seat Belts)

Fainsa Punt high back with three point lap and diagonal seat belt.

Trim

Moulded ABS cove; laminate ceiling and side casing panels. Tarabus floor and lower coves; GRP cab enclosure.

Destination

Manually operated front and side destination gear; front, rear and side TRN.

DDA

Fully compliant with the requirements for DDA.

Capacity

Max 51 seats; up to 26 standees; maximum combined capacity 71.

OPTIONS

High back seating with lap and diagonal three point seat belts, Electronic destination equipment, Estaban Civic VO or V2, Urban 90, Fainsa Punt, Cantilever seats (without seat belts),
Powered front entrance access ramp, Gasket glazing to side windows, Powered convection heating, Cab or full saloon air-conditioning or climatic control. LED Rear lights.

Plaxton Limited, Plaxton Park, Cayton Low Road, Eastfield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3BY
Tel: +44(0)1723 581500 Fax: +44(0)1723 581328 www.plaxtonlimited.co.uk
Plaxton Limited policy is one of continuous development. The right is reserved to change specifications of the models and items described.
For the latest details always consult your Plaxton dealer. 11/06
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Centro, a complete range of single deck buses which puts you firmly in the driving seat.
We’re with you all the way
When you invest in a new Plaxton bus or coach, you’re
Centro is more than just another bus, it is a What more could you ask from a bus? Well the Plaxton Designed for both Passengers and Drivers also investing in top-quality after sales service.
complete range of buses with variants to suit badge is one item which signifies all of these and on this
Plaxton Customer Support is dedicated to keeping your
just about every imaginable need. particular bus, it comes as standard. vehicles where they belong – on the road, earning money.
The Plaxton Customer Support operation is staffed by
We offer lengths from 10.3m right up to 12.1m, layouts Centro is a versatile and stylish single deck bus which people who understand the bus and coach business. They
with up to 51 seats, single or dual door configurations will help you realize the full potential of your operation, realise the importance of a prompt response, whether
and the choice of six chassis from three of Europe’s with over 20 variations in chassis, seating layout and door it’s ensuring that a vital part is delivered promptly to your
leading manufacturers. configuration; SCR or EGR alternatives for Euro 4, Centro workshop, or attending to a vehicle breakdown.
lets you make the choices. Roadside support is provided 24/7 by a network of UK
and European service agents, managed and monitored
• Style • Economy • Capacity • Durability • PLAXTON Maximum forward facing seats. Class leading maintainability. from a dedicated control centre.
We also offer an unrivalled glass replacement service with
Style – Centro has a distinctive, modern appearance with The 10.8m Centro for instance has no less than 40 teams covering the UK.
genuine passenger appeal, a crucial factor in the challenge seated passengers with no rear facing seats. Standee For parts and service Plaxton Customer Support
of enticing travellers from their cars. capacity adds a fur ther 20 giving a total of 60 paying provides the back-up you need, when you need it. Fast.
passengers. The 12.1m version has a total capacity of no
Economy – There is more than one element to running less than 71 passengers.
costs, fuel consumption, downtime, maintenance costs, in
fact a whole host of key factors. We believe by working Durability – Plaxton buses have long been renowned for
closely with our chassis partners, Centro will rank among their longevity, we’ve set out to ensure Centro is no different.
Wide opening, entrance to Spacious driver area.
the best in class for overall economy and whole life cost A lightweight aluminium body structure, which draws DDA standard.
of operation. strength from a heavy gauge aluminium cantrail, ensures
maximum rigidity with minimal torsional flexion.
Capacity – Clever design and innovative thinking has The design lifespan is 12 – 15 years this has the potential to
allowed us to maximize the forward facing seat capacity be considerably longer.
within the available floor area.

Chassis
VDL ................. SB120, SB180 & SB200 (10.7, 11 & 11.9m)

VOLVO ........ B7RLE (12.1m)

MAN .............. A66 & A76 (10.3m, 10.7m & 11.6m)

• Bolted aluminium structure with galvanized steel centre section.

• 2.5m body width to maximize interior space.

• 7 Overall length options.

• 6 Chassis options from 3 leading manufacturers.

• SCR or EGR options for Euro 4.

12 Seating layouts, in single or dual doorway layouts, maximising

• Transport for London or provincial specifications.

The build quality and standards you would expect from the UK’s
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leading coach builder.