Compare SML Isuzu BH School Bus 4240 : 32 / 42 Seater vs Tata LP 909 CNG : Starbus Skool 40 / 50 Seater

Seating Capacity	32+D (2x2); 42+D (3x2)	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)

Engine	SLT6 CRDI TCIC	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology

Power	100 HP @ 2600 rpm	85 HP

Torque	310 Nm @ 1600 rpm	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm

GVW (Kg)		9400 Kg

	Schools and colleges	Schools and colleges

Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Km on engine and gearbox 1 year on vehicle	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body

Service Interval		20,000 Km

Engine	SLT6 CRDI TCIC	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology

Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Sequential Gas Injection

Engine Displacement	3455 cc	3783 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	100 HP @ 2600 rpm	85 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	310 Nm @ 1600 rpm	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm

Clutch	Single plate, hydraulically actuated	280 mm dia

Transmission	5 speed manual (5F+1R)	5 speed manual (5F+1R)

Gearbox	Synchromesh	GBS 27, Synchromesh

Max Speed		84 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	CNG

Fuel Tank Capacity	90 Litres (Diesel) 15 Litres (Ad-Blue)	480 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V, 70 Ah	12V, 150 Ah 65 Amps

GVW		9400 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2 3x2	2X2 3X2

Seating Capacity	32+D (2x2); 42+D (3x2)	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)

Body Structure		Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	Jack-knife type	One jack-knife type

Floor Type	Anti-skid flooring	Chequered flooring

Chassis Frame	Box type	Ladder type with cross members

Axle Configuration		4x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type

Rear Axle		Single speed, Hypoid gears axle

Front Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Front and Rear

Tyres	8.25x16 6+1 tyres	8.25x16 - 16 PR 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4240 mm	4920 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	18 m	17.5 m

Ground Clearance	228 mm	223 mm

Floor Height		930 mm

Overall Length	7920 mm	9300 mm

Overall Width	2262 mm	2200 mm

Overall Height	2860 mm	2870 mm

Front Overhang		1275 mm

Rear Overhang		2700 mm

Front Track		1665 mm

Rear Track		1660 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Rigid

Instrument Cluster		Analog With LED display

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	Yes	No

Air Conditioner (AC)		No

Quarter Ventilation Glass	No	Yes

Sun Visor		Flap type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Sliding glass

Hatrack	Tubular	Tubular

Passenger Seat		Bench seats

Arm Rests		Available on each seat

AC Vents		NA

Bottle Holder		Available on each seat

Bell Switch		1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light		LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space		No

Service Brakes	Air brakes With auto slack adjuster	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Front and Rear

Seat Belts		Flap type on front seats

Window Guardrail	Yes	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition		Partition with MS pipe

Door Alarm		Yes

Roof Hatch		No

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	No	Provision

Tubeless Tyres	No	No

Retarder	No	No