Put the best up against the rest.
When it comes to service and critical components,
IC Bus delivers.
Purpose-built for the school bus industry, IC Bus delivers an an advantageous warranty, for the hardest-working parts, at more convenient locations than anyone else.Warranty Comparison: IC Bus vs. Blue Bird
| Coverage | IC Bus | BlueBird | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Fuel System | 5yrs | 5yrs | - |
| Transmission | Allison/7yrs | Ford/5yrs | IC Bus |
| Towing | Unlimited | Varies by Component | IC Bus |
Diesel Engine Comparison: IC Bus® CE Series vs. Thomas
| Cummins® B6.7 Engine | Detroit DD5 Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | Inline-6 | Inline-4 |
| Experience | 30+ years | 3 years in European markets |
| Production | 12 million annually | 60,000 annually |
| Engineering | American design | Derived from European design |
Cummins B6.7 engines are serviced at over 3,500 locations—the largest service network in the industry.
Propane Engine Comparison
| IC Bus | Blue Bird | Thomas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | PSI 8.8L V8 | Ford 6.8L V10 | PI Pithon 8L V8 |
| Horsepower @ 1000rpm | 103 | 71 hp | 71 hp |
| Horsepower @ 2000rpm | 215 | 160 hp | 162 hp |
| Torque @ 1000rpm | 540 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft | 375 lb-ft |
| Torque @ 2000rpm | 564 lb-ft | 564 lb-ft | 427 lb-ft |
Purpose-built, with a low engine speed design, the PSI 8.8L drives like a diesel, with no compromise on engine power and reliability.
Gasoline Engine Comparison: IC Bus® CE Series vs. Blue Bird
| IC Bus | Blue Bird | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | PSI 8.8L V-8 | Ford 6.8L V-10 |
| Displacement | 8.8L | 6.8L |
| Rated horsepower | 265 HP @ 2,600 | 320 HP @ 3,900 |
| @1,000 RPM | 95 | N/A |
| @2000 RPM | 202 | N/A |
| Rated torque | 548 ft-lb @ 1,800 | 460 ft-lb @ 3,000 |
| @1,000 RPM | 500 ft-lb | N/A |
| @2000 RPM | 530 ft-lb | N/A |
| Bore/stroke | 4.35”x4.50” | N/A |
| Compression ratio | 17.31 | N/A |
Designed for stop-and-start operation, the PSI 8.8L V-8 gasoline delivers similar power and performance to diesel, allowing for immediate acceleration after stops and greater hill climbing ability.
Transmission Comparison: Allison 2000 Series™ vs. Ford (gasoline and propane applications)
| Allison 2000 Series™ | |
|---|---|
| Allison shafts | Shorter and sturdier for more strength and reliability than Ford. |
| Allison C1 clutch | 8.3% more clutch material than Ford means better holding force and more power to the drive wheels |
| Allison C5 clutch | 44.2% more clutch material than Ford allows you to hold first gear longer, in the toughest operations |
| Allison warranty | 7-years, unlimited miles, on every transmission we place |