Ikarus 280

Ikarus 280
Historical Ikarus 280 in Prague, Czech Republic
Overview
Manufacturer	Ikarus
Body and chassis
Doors	Two (Ikarus 280.10) to four (Ikarus 280.08)
Floor type	High-floor
Chassis	Semi-self-supporting with frame, inspired by VöV-1 design
Related	Ikarus 256 Ikarus 260 Ikarus 293 Ikarus C80
Powertrain
Engine	Rába-MAN D 2356 Rába-MAN D 2156 diesel, Inline 6
Capacity	160
Power output	141–184 kW
Transmission	Csepel ZF 6-speed manual Csepel HAFO 6-speed manual Praga 2M70 2-speed automatic Voith DIWA ZF Ecomat 4HP and 5HP
Dimensions
Length	16,500 mm (650 in)
Width	2,500 mm (98 in)
Height	3,165 mm (124.6 in)
Curb weight	12,580 kg (27,730 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Ikarus 180
Successor	Ikarus 435

Interior of Ikarus 280

Ikarus 280 is an articulated urban bus produced by Hungarian bus manufacturer Ikarus from 1973 to 2002. It was succeeded by the Ikarus 435 in 1985.

Construction features

Ikarus 280 is a model of the Ikarus 200 series. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. The body is a semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with automatic or manual gearbox in the middle. Only second B axle is driven, meaning that this articulated bus has puller configuration. Buses had front axle LiAZ, middle and rear axle Rába It can speed up to 75 kilometres per hour (47 mph) with its stock D2156 engines.

Production and operation

Production started in 1973 and ended in 2002.
Currently, number of Ikarus 280 buses is reduced, due to supply of new low-floor buses.
On these buses were also based trolleybuses Ikarus 280 T and buses 281(RHD), 282(18 metres (59 ft) long) 283(pusher configuration) and 284.
In Prague, Czech Republic were these buses operated from 1977 until 1999, since beginning of 90s were these buses replaced by Karosa B 741 and later by Karosa B 941.
In Bratislava, Slovakia were these buses operated between 1974 and 2008.
Because of its simple and robust construction, this bus is still operated all around the world, for example in Warszawa, Teheran, Istanbul, Havana and Basra.

Historical vehicles

Currently, this is list of all historical buses: Czech Republic

• private collector in Otvovice (bus ex Comett Tábor), year 1997
• Prague transport company (bus no.4382), year 1988
• Brno transport company (bus no.2090)

and much more

See also

• List of buses