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Mercedes-Benz 0305

In the early 80s, SBS had a single 0305 double-decker. This bus was probably a demonstrator sent by Mercedes-Benz. Unlike the present 0305s, the bus had a single width entrance and a completely different bodywork. It had probably been scrapped by now.

The present fleet of 0305s were registered between 1984 - 1987. They had a Walter Alexander R-type bodywork with a one and a half width entrance. The driver can choose to have the entrance half-open or fully-open but he can't do that now. The button for a half-open entrance was removed. As with all buses prior to 1992, the seat directly behind the entrance was replaced by a validator. The ticket machine beneath the staircase was also removed. With the slot enlarged, a second validator was installed. This was probably the reason why the entrance have to be fully-open.

Initially, there were 200 buses but now only 28 remains. The rest were probably sold and the Jurong Bus Park became their final stop in Singapore. The remaining buses is for sale and soon the 0305 will be gone.

At 11.1 m long and capable of carrying 109 passengers, the 0305 was the biggest bus in Singapore at its time. It lost that title with the coming of the Superbus in 1993. Nevertheless, it reigned supreme for 11 years for its perfomance far outclassed the Leyland Atlanteans.

The floor slope upwards towards the rear lower deck. This is because the OM407h engine is located beneath it. However, the ceiling remains flat. As a result, the overall height at the rear lower deck is reduced but this allowed the allocation of seats at the rear upper deck.

One particularly serious accident involving a 0305 happened at Ang Mo Kio Interchange a few years back. The bus reversed at full speed, crashing through the metal fencing and into the main street. It then went over the divider before coming to a halt on the other side. The fencing was replaced by a concrete barrier to stop buses from reaching the street if a similar accident   occurs.

BUS STATISTICS
Model Mercedes-Benz 0305 No. of Cylinders 6
Body Walter Alexander R-type Compression Ratio 16.5
Chassis Configuration Rear Underfloor Engine Monocoque Bore 125 mm
Chassis Origin Germany Stroke 155 mm
Length 11.1 m Maximum Power 147 kW at 2200 RPM
Width 2.5 m Maximum Torque 716 Nm at 1400 RPM
Height 4.4 m Maximum Governed Engine Speed 2200 RPM
Gross Weight 16 800 kg Gearbox Mercedes-Benz W3D 080 R
Wheelbase 5.33 m Transmission Automatic
Turning Circle 19.3 m 1st Gear Ratio With Torqueconverter 5.95
Tyre Size 11R22.5 1st Gear Ratio 2.12 : 35
Tyre Pressure (1st Axle) 760 kPa 2nd Gear Ratio 1.35
Tyre Pressure (2nd Axle) 660 kPa 3rd Gear Ratio 1
Fuel Capacity 250 litres Final Drive Ratio 5.9
Engine Oil Capacity 24.5 litres Reverse Ratio 2.23
Gearbox Oil Capacity 20 litres Assembled by Defu Plant
Differential Fluid Capacity 7.5 litres Year of Registration 1984 - 1987
Power Steering Fluid Capacity 8.5 litres Seating Capacity (Upper) 55
Coolant Capacity 55 litres Seating Capacity (Lower) 39
Engine Mercedes-Benz OM407h Standing 15
Engine Position Rear Underfloor Total Passenger Capacity 109
Total Displacement 11 412 cc No. of Buses 28

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