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.
Tabs
Warranty Comparison: IC Bus vs. Blue Bird
Coverage
Engine and Fuel System
Transmission
Towing
Transmission
Towing
Serviced by Dealers
Gasoline Engine
Gasoline Fuel System
Propane Engine
Propane Fuel System
Gasoline Fuel System
Propane Engine
Propane Fuel System
IC Bus
5yrs
Allison/7yrs
Unlimited
Allison/7yrs
Unlimited
IC Bus
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
BlueBird
5yrs
Ford/5yrs
Varies by Component
Ford/5yrs
Varies by Component
BlueBird
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Advantage
-
IC Bus
IC Bus
IC Bus
IC Bus
Advantage
IC Bus
IC Bus
IC Bus
IC Bus
IC Bus
IC Bus
IC Bus
Diesel Engine Comparison: IC Bus® CE Series vs. Thomas
Cylinders
Experience
Production
Engineering
Experience
Production
Engineering
Cummins® B6.7 Engine
Inline-6
30+ years
12 million annually
American design
30+ years
12 million annually
American design
Detroit DD5 Engine
Inline-4
3 years in European markets
60,000 annually
Derived from European design
3 years in European markets
60,000 annually
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
Engine
Horsepower @ 1000rpm
Horsepower @ 2000rpm
Torque @ 1000rpm
Torque @ 2000rpm
Horsepower @ 1000rpm
Horsepower @ 2000rpm
Torque @ 1000rpm
Torque @ 2000rpm
IC Bus
PSI 8.8L V8
103
215
540 lb-ft
564 lb-ft
103
215
540 lb-ft
564 lb-ft
Blue Bird
Ford 6.8L V10
71 hp
160 hp
375 lb-ft
564 lb-ft
71 hp
160 hp
375 lb-ft
564 lb-ft
Thomas
PI Pithon 8L V8
71 hp
162 hp
375 lb-ft
427 lb-ft
71 hp
162 hp
375 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
Engine
Displacement
Rated horsepower
@1,000 RPM
@2000 RPM
Rated torque
@1,000 RPM
@2000 RPM
Bore/stroke
Compression ratio
Displacement
Rated horsepower
@1,000 RPM
@2000 RPM
Rated torque
@1,000 RPM
@2000 RPM
Bore/stroke
Compression ratio
IC Bus
PSI 8.8L V-8
8.8L
265 HP @ 2,600
95
202
548 ft-lb @ 1,800
500 ft-lb
530 ft-lb
4.35”x4.50”
17.31
8.8L
265 HP @ 2,600
95
202
548 ft-lb @ 1,800
500 ft-lb
530 ft-lb
4.35”x4.50”
17.31
Blue Bird
Ford 6.8L V-10
6.8L
320 HP @ 3,900
N/A
N/A
460 ft-lb @ 3,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
6.8L
320 HP @ 3,900
N/A
N/A
460 ft-lb @ 3,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
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 shafts
Allison C1 clutch
Allison C5 clutch
Allison warranty
Allison C1 clutch
Allison C5 clutch
Allison warranty
Allison 2000 Series™
Shorter and sturdier for more strength and reliability than Ford.
8.3% more clutch material than Ford means better holding force and more power to the drive wheels
44.2% more clutch material than Ford allows you to hold first gear longer, in the toughest operations
7-years, unlimited miles, on every transmission we place
8.3% more clutch material than Ford means better holding force and more power to the drive wheels
44.2% more clutch material than Ford allows you to hold first gear longer, in the toughest operations
7-years, unlimited miles, on every transmission we place