Karosa B 731
| Karosa B731 | |
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Last Prague Karosa B731 no.7186 from 1995 with old plastic destination boards. Retired in 2010.
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Karosa |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 3, air-operated |
| Floor type | High-floor |
| Chassis | semi-self-supporting with frame |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
LIAZ ML635 |
| Power output |
148 kW (198 hp) (LIAZ ML 635) |
| Transmission |
Praga 2-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 11,055 mm (435.2 in) |
| Width | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Height | 3,165 mm (124.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 9,500 kg (20,900 lb)-10,500 kg (23,100 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Karosa ŠM 11 |
| Successor | Karosa B 931 |
LIAZ ML635
LIAZ ML636E V6 Diesel engine
LIAZ ML636N V6 Diesel engine
LIAZ ML637S V6 Diesel engine
148 kW (198 hp) (LIAZ ML 635)
155 kW (208 hp) (LIAZ ML 636 N)
175 kW (235 hp) (LIAZ ML 636 E)
151 kW (202 hp) (LIAZ ML 637 S)
Praga 2-speed automatic
Voith DIWA 3-speed automatic
Karosa B 731 is an urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, in the years of 1982 to 1996. It was succeeded by Karosa B 931 in 1996.
Karosa B 731 is model of Karosa 700 series. B 731 is derived from Karosa C 734 intercity bus, and also unified with city bus models such as B 741 and B 732. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with automatic gearbox in the rear part. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are three doors (first are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats, plastic Vogelsitze or Fainsa seats. Drivers cab is separated from the rest of the vehicle with glazed partition (first series produced until 1984 didn't have partition). In the middle, or in the rear part is room for a pram or wheelchair.
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