How heavy is an articulated bus?

Three-axle 60-ft articulated buses are the next most common transit bus in service, comprising about 10% of the fleet. The curb weights for these buses currently range between approximately 38,000 and 50,000 pounds, and fully-loaded weights range from approximately 56,000 to 65,000 pounds.



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