Škoda 706 RTO
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Historical Škoda 706 RTO in Brno, Czech Republic
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Karosa, Škoda |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 2, air-operated |
| Floor type | High-floor |
| Chassis | Body on frame |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Škoda 706 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10 720 mm |
| Width | 2500 mm |
| Height | 3150 mm |
| Curb weight | 8570–8950 kg |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Škoda 706 RO |
| Successor | Karosa ŠM 11 |
Škoda 706 RTO is an urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa and Škoda from the Czech Republic, in the years of 1958 to 1972. It was succeeded by Karosa ŠM 11 in 1964.
706 RTO is built on frame of Škoda 706 trucks. Engine is placed in front next to driver, and rear axle is propelled by long driveshaft. On the right side are two doors and inside are used leatherette seats.
In 1958 started serial production, which continued until 1972.
From 1959 to 1986 produced under licence in Poland by Jelcz factory as Jelcz 043 (nicknamed ″cucumber″, pol. ″ogórek″) .
Škoda 706 RTO is not operated in public transport anymore, but many of them are operated as historical vehicles. Last Škoda 706 RTO in Prague was retired in 1978
Because today there is still lot of buses Škoda 706 RTO, the following list is not complete. Czech Republic
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