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Compare Tata LP 709 : Starbus Skool 36 / 40 Seater vs Force Traveller Monobus Scholar 4020 : 48 Seater

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Tata LP 709 : Starbus Skool 36 / 40 Seater

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Tata LP 709 : Starbus Skool 36 / 40 Seater

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Seating Capacity	36+D (2x2); 40+D (3x2)	48+C+D
Engine	4SP CR	FM 3.2 CR HT TCIC
Power	85 HP @ 2800 rpm	115 HP@2800 rpm
Torque	250Nm at 1400-2000 rpm	350 Nm@1600-2200 rpm
GVW (Kg)	7000 Kg	7400 Kg
	Schools and colleges	Schools and colleges
Warranty	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body
Service Interval	20,000 Km

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Engine & Performanceof

Engine	4SP CR	FM 3.2 CR HT TCIC
Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Common Rail
Engine Displacement	2956 cc	3245 cc
Engine Cylinders	4	5
Engine Location	Front	Front
Power	85 HP @ 2800 rpm	115 HP@2800 rpm
Torque	250Nm at 1400-2000 rpm	350 Nm@1600-2200 rpm
Clutch	280 mm dia
Transmission	5 speed manual (5F+1R)	5 speed manual (5F+1R)
Gearbox	GBS 27	G35/5, Synchromesh
Gradeability	25%
Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 Litres	120 Litres
Electricals Battery	12V-100Ah, 75 Amp

Design & Configurationof

GVW	7000 Kg	7400 Kg
Seating Layout	2x2 3x2
Seating Capacity	36+D (2x2); 40+D (3x2)	48+C+D
Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	Monocoque construction
Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	One jack-knife type
Floor Type	Anti-skid vinyl flooring
Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members	Monocoque with inverted Hat section
Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2
Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Dead rigid, I Beam Reverse Elligot
Rear Axle	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle	Salusbery type
Front Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers
Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Tyres	7.50x16 - 16PR 6+1 tyres	225/75 R 17.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 tyres
Wheelbase	4200 mm	4020 mm
Turning Circle Diameter	16.9 m	13.6 m
Ground Clearance	210 mm	185 mm
Overall Length	8150 mm	8430 mm
Overall Width	2200 mm	2400 mm
Overall Height	2870 mm	2910 mm
Internal Height Saloon	1900 mm	1910 mm
Front Overhang	1430 mm	2010 mm
Rear Overhang	2280 mm	2400 mm
Front Track	1650 mm
Rear Track	1587 mm

Features & Comfortof

Driver Seat	4 way adjustable
Steering	Power Steering	Power steering
Steering Adjustment	Rigid
Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Analog With LED display
Automatic Transmission	No	No
Telematics	No	No
Air Conditioner (AC)	No	No
Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	No
Sun Visor	Flap type	Roll down 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	Modular type
Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Bench seats
Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on front seats
AC Vents	NA	NA
Bottle Holder	Available on each seat
Bell Switch	1 no. on stanchion pipe
Saloon Light	LED lights	Yes
Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Safetyof

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Hydraulic brakes Booster assisted (Uni-booster) Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Ventilated Disc
ABS	Yes	Yes With EDTC (Engine Drag Torque Control)
Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats	Flap type on front seats
Window Guardrail	Yes	Yes
Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes
Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	Partition with MS Pipe
Door Alarm	Yes
Roof Hatch	No
Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes
First Aid Box	Yes	Yes
Peep Window	Yes	No
Step Lamp	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Provision	Yes
Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes
Retarder	No	No

Key Comparison of Tata LP 709 : Starbus Skool 36 / 40 Seater vs Force Traveller Monobus Scholar 4020 : 48 Seater

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