MCI MC8

MCI MC8

  • Overall Length: 40 ft
  • Overall Width: 8 ft
  • Overall Height: 10 ft 10 in
  • Wheelbase: 285 in
  • Weight: 26,760 lb
  • Engine: Eight cylinder DDC 8V-71 two-cycle diesel developing 285 HP at 2150 RPM
  • Transmission: Manual: Dana Model 8844A (four forward and one reverse)
  • Transmission: Automatic: Allison HT740 (four forward and one reverse)
  • Brakes: Service: Air operated two shoe service brakes are installed at each axle
  • Emergency: Air Bendix-Westinghouse DD-3 emergency and parking brakes are used at drive axle
  • Clutch: Two plate dry disc type, 15″ diameter, with air assist
  • Electrical: 24-volt negative ground. Two heavy duty 25 plate, 204 ampere hour capacity batteries
  • Air Conditioning: 3 cylinder compressor, belt driven off the main engine
  • Seats: 43, 47 or 49 passenger recliners with restroom
  • Parcel Racks: Inside parcel racks – 109 cu. ft.
  • Luggage Compartment: Underfloor enclosed compartments – 300 cu. ft.
  • Fuel Tank: 144 gallon capacity
  • Suspension: Air ride type, which operates automatically and maintains a constant ride height
  • Steering: Hydraulic – power steering is standard