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Used Eagle Bus for Sale Model Chart
Eagle Bus Model 01 1956 - 1968
Advantages - typically
inexpensive compared to MCI's or Prevost conversion shells
Disadvantages - Steel frames tend to rust more
easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive
to replace
Notes - Due to strong following
parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum
skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also
called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = fewer
body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means
no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic
rocks front to back instead of side to side
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 134
inches, Wheelbase: 284 inches, Typical Engines: MAN D1548MTH, Cummins
NRTO, DD 8V-71N, Seating: 41-46, Typical Transmission: Manual 4 speed,
Luggage: 215 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door Width: 23
inches, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons, Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering:
Manual
Eagle Bus Model 05 1968 - 1980
Advantages - high quality,
after market parts and body upgrade kits available, cheaper than
most during these years and built better than some, most had Detroit Diesel
engines which performed well
Disadvantages - Tag axle being placed in front
of the main axle increases turning radius, steel frames tend to rust more
easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension
can be very expensive to replace
Notes - Due to strong following
parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum
skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also
called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = fewer
body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means
no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic
rocks front to back instead of side to side, tag axle in front of main
axle provides more luggage space than earlier models
Specifications - Length: 40 feet,
Width: 96 inches, Height: 134 inches, Wheelbase: 286 inches, Typical Engine:
DD 8V71, Seating: 42-46, Typical Transmission: Manual 4 speed, Luggage:
330 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door Width: 23 inches, Fuel
Tank: 130 Gallons, Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Manual
Eagle Bus Model 07 1969 + 1970
Advantages - same as Model
05 except coach is 102" wide, high quality, after market parts and
body upgrade kits available, cheaper than most during these years
and built better than some, most had Detroit Diesel engines which performed
well
Disadvantages - Eagle is no longer in business,
tag axle being placed in front of the main axle increases turning radius,
steel frames tend to rust more easily than one would like, Torsilastic
suspension can be very expensive to replace, the extra wide windshield
for this model cannot be found anywhere that I know of.
Notes - 102" wide,
due to strong following parts are generally available aftermarket, many
prefer the brushed aluminum skins over the stainless steel ones used by
other manufacturers, also called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = fewer
body parts available due to quantity of 45 total made, Torsilastic Suspension
means no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because
torsilastic rocks front to back instead of side to side, tag axle in front
of main axle provides more luggage space than earlier models.
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Eagle Bus Model 10 1970 - 1988
Advantages - many consider
the models with Torsilastic Suspension to have the best ride of any bus
ever made, high quality, after market parts and body upgrade kits available,
most had Detroit Diesel engines which performed well
Disadvantages - Steel frames tend to rust more
easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive
to replace
Notes - Due to strong following
parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum
skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also
called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = fewer
body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means
no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic
rocks front to back instead of side to side
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 136
inches, Turn Radius: 45 feet, Wheelbase: 286 inches, Typical Engine: DDA
6V-92TA, Seating: 42-53, Typical Transmission: Manual 5 speed, Luggage:
330 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door Width: 23 inches, Fuel
Tank: 130 Gallons, Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Manual
Eagle Bus Model 15 1987 - 1993
Advantages - smooth sides
became available in 1990, many consider the models with Torsilastic Suspension
to have the best ride of any bus ever made, high quality, after market
parts and body upgrade kits available, most had Detroit Diesel
engines which performed well, a new taller roof version was introduced
in 1987, providing a level floor from front to back.
Disadvantages - Steel frames tend to rust more
easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive
to replace
Notes - Due to strong following
parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum
skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also
called the Silver Eagles. Later year Model 15 Eagles had special steel
framing installed that had a controlled oxidation factor. As rust was
forming, it also formed a barrier coat that eliminated further rusting.
It is the same steel used in the Chicago Picasso and the Federal Building.
The suspension was changed to the square rod steel that holds up a better
than the older round stock.
Conversion Issues = fewer
body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic Suspension means
no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little sway because torsilastic
rocks front to back instead of side to side, side windows are larger than
on the Model 10 and the first right-hand and left-hand windows from the
front were made square so you could use one window for both.
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width:
102 inches, Height: 137 inches, Turn Radius: 45 feet, Wheelbase: 286 inches,
Typical Engines: DDA 6V-92TA and DDA 8V-92TA, Seating: 43-53, Typical
Transmission: Allison 740, Luggage: 340 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches,
Front Door Width: 23 inches, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons
Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Manual
Eagle Bus Model 20 1987 - 1993
Advantages - smooth sides
became available in 1990, many consider the models with Torsilastic Suspension
to have the best ride of any bus ever made, high quality, after market
parts and body upgrade kits available, most had Detroit Diesel
engines which performed well, a new taller roof version was introduced
in 1987, providing a level floor from front to back.
Disadvantages - Steel frames tend to rust more
easily than one would like, Torsilastic suspension can be very expensive
to replace
Notes - Due to strong following
parts are generally available aftermarket, many prefer the brushed aluminum
skins over the stainless steel ones used by other manufacturers, also
called the Silver Eagles
Conversion Issues = the
Model 10 was restyled to look like the Model 15 and identified as the
Model 20. The first Model 20 Eagles were built in December, 1987. Because
of the narrower engine compartment, the Model 20 was offered only with
the 6V engine, fewer body parts available due to quantity made, Torsilastic
Suspension means no air bag problems and great smooth ride with little
sway because torsilastic rocks front to back instead of side to side,
side windows are larger than on the Model 10
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width:
96 inches, Height: 137 inches, Turn Radius: 45 feet, Wheelbase: 286 inches,
Typical Engines: DDA 6V-92TA, Seating: 43-53, Typical Transmission: Automatic
Allison 740, Luggage: 340 cubic feet, Aisle Width: 14 inches, Front Door
Width: 23 inches, Fuel Tank: 154 Gallons
Suspension: Torsilastic, Typical Steering: Power
NOTE: In 1988 Eagle produced a 2-axle 35 foot version and a 3-axle 45 foot version Model 15. These were actually quite impressive at the time.
NOTE: From one of our bus experts - The later model 15 is light years ahead of the early model 01. I have converted 6 buses over the last 25 years. The late model Eagle would be the best bus to convert of any type. Wulf P. Ward
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