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B 500(P)(R) Specification Sheet

SPECIFICATIONS
Transit Bus Rating
Net input power 375 hp (280 kW)
Gross input power 1,2 400 hp (298 kW)
Net input torque 1200 lb-ft (1627 N·m)
Gross input torque 1 1300 lb-ft (1763 N·m)

Intercity Bus and Tour Bus Rating
Net input power 445 hp (332 kW)
Gross input power 1,2 450 hp (336 kW)
Net input torque 1435 lb-ft (1946 N·m)
Gross input torque 1 1460 lb-ft (1980 N·m)
1 Gross Power and Torque Ratings are included for reference only.
2 Gross Power Ratings as defined by SAE J1995.


ENGINE INTERFACE
Acceptable full-load engine governed speed 1700-2300 rpm
Acceptable engine idle speed range
(with transmission in drive)
500-800 rpm


MOUNTING
Engine SAE No. 1
Chassis Rear support available
(required for some installations)


TORQUE CONVERTER STALL TORQUE RATIO Kp-FACTOR* AT STALL
TC-521 2.42 59.0 (50.7)
TC-531 2.34 52.2 (44.8)
TC-541 1.90 46.2 (39.7)
TC-551 1.79 44.5 (38.2)
TC-561 1.58 41.2 (35.4)
Includes standard integral damper which is operational in lockup
*Kp-Factor defines torque converter capacity. Kp = the ratio of converter pump speed [rpm] divided by the square of pump torque [lb-ft (N·m)].


MECHANICAL RATIOS (RANGE)*
First
3.51:1
Second
1.91:1
Third
1.43:1
Fourth
1.00:1
Fifth
0.74:1
Sixth
0.64:1
Reverse
-4.80:1


RATIO COVERAGE
Forward
5.48
*Gear ratio does not include torque converter multiplication.


CONTROL SYSTEM
Description Electronic, closed loop, adaptive with stand-alone Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Driver-to-Transmission Interface Cab-mounted shift selector, push button or lever
Communication Protocol ? Engine/Vehicle Interface SAE J1939, SAE J1587, ISO 9141


OPTIONAL ENGINE-DRIVEN POWER TAKEOFF PROVISION ? LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE
PTO Drive Engine-driven helical gear
PTO Mounting Pads Ten-bolt, 1 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions (as viewed from rear)
PTO Drive Gear Rating Continuous operation
Using One PTO 1.00 x engine speed, 685 lb-ft (928 N·m)
Using Two PTOs 1.00 x engine speed, 1175 lb-ft (1593 N·m)


SPEEDOMETER PROVISION
Description Non-zero-crossing square wave
8 or 16 pulses per revolution of transmission output shaft
Location Electronic output from transmission ECU


TACHOGRAPH PROVISION
Tone Wheel 4 or 6-tooth
Mounting M18 x 1.5 metric thread
Location Retarder housing (optional)
Transmission rear cover (optional)


OPTIONAL RETARDER PROVISION
Output
Integral, hydraulic
Capacity
Torque Power
High
2000 lb-ft (2710 N·m) 600 hp (447 kW)
Medium
1600 lb-ft (2170 N·m) 600 hp (447 kW)
Low
1300 lb-ft (1760 N·m) 500 hp (373 kW)


OIL SYSTEM
Oil type Dexron® III, C4
Capacity (standard deep sump, with PTO) 51 qts (48 liters)
Capacity (standard deep sump, without PTO) 48 qts (45 liters)
Capacity (optional shallow sump, with PTO) 43 qts (41 liters)
Capacity (optional shallow sump, without PTO) 40 qts (38 liters)
Filters ? main and cooler Replaceable element, integral


SIZE
B 500 B 500P
Length (engine housing to output flange face)
31.2 in (792 mm) 34.0 in (865 mm)
Depth (centerline to lowest point)
13.2 in (335 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)
Weight (dry without retarder)
831 lbs (337 kg) 893 lbs (405 kg)
Weight (dry with retarder)
906 lbs (411 kg) 968 lbs (439 kg)
Depth (below transmission centerline) 13.2 in (335 mm) standard shallow sump
14.7 in (373 mm) optional deep sump


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