VOLVO B58
C hassis D im e n s io n s
W e ig h ts B 58-56 B 58-61
Chassis weight, front axle 2810 kg ( 6180 lb.) 2885 kg ( 6360 lb.)
Chassis weight, rear axle 2500 kg ( 5500 lb.) 2475 kg ( 5445 lb.)
Chassis weight, total 5310 kg (11680 lb.) 5360 kg (11795 lb.)
Maximum front axle pressure 6500 kg (14332 lb.) 6500 kg (14332 lb.)
Maximum rear axle pressure 10000 kg (22050 lb.) 10000 kg (22050 lb.)
Maximum GVW 16000 kg (35280 lb .) - 16000 kg (35280 lb.)
Chassis weights include HD 100 D engine, K 19 gearbox, leaf springs, water, oil, fuel, tools, jack,
complete type equipment and spare wheel.
W e ig h t m o d ific a tio n s F ro n t Rear T o ta l
Turbo engine THD 100 D + 30 kg ( 66 lb.) + 10 kg ( 22 1b.) + 4 0 kg ( 88 lb.)
Water-jacketed exhaust pipe + 10 kg ( 22 lb.) + 5 kg ( 11 lb.) + 15 kg ( 331b.)
Air springing -—70 kg (154 lb.) + 130 kg (287 lb.) + 60 kg (132 lb.)
Wilson semi-automatic
transmission + 20 kg ( 44 lb.) + 20 kg ( 44 lb.) + 4 0 kg ( 88 lb.)
Two-speed final drive + 25 kg ( 55 lb.) + 25 kg ( 55 lb.)
L e n g th m e a s u re m e n ts B 58-56 B 58-61
WB Wheelbase 5639 mm (222 in.) 6096 mm (240 in.)
OAL Over-all chassis length 9339 mm (367$ in.) 9796 mm (385 in.)
J Front overhang 2400 mm ( 9 4 * in.) 2400 mm ( 9 4 * in.)
AF Rear overhang 1300 mm ( 5 1 * in.) 1300 mm ( 5 1 * in.)
Turning circle diameter (outer front wheel) 18-3 m (60 ft.) 19-7 m (6 4 1 ft.)
W id th m e a s u re m e n ts w h e e ls 7-5 x 20 in ., ty re s 10-00 x 20 in.
Maximum w idth 2500 mm (9 8 * in.)
M Track, front 1987 mm (7 8 * in.)
N Track, rear (BLF) 1739 mm (6 8 * in.)
N Track, rear (LUF) 1765 mm (6 9 * in.)
K Over-all w idth, above front wheels 2430 mm (95$ in.)
(Special version) 2400 mm (9 4 * in.)
Maximum w idth, above rear wheels (BLF) 2338 mm (92 in.)
Over-all width, above rear wheels (LUF) 2364 mm (93 in.)
H e ig h t m e a s u re m e n ts Leaf s p rin g A ir s p rin g
Ground - upper surface frame above front axle 871-801 mm 806 mm
(34-3-31 -5 in.) (31 -4 in.)
(at axle pressure) (35 1 0 -6 51 0 kg/7733—14342 lb.)
Ground — upper surface frame above rear axle 948—836 mm 870 mm
(37-3-32-9 in.) (34-3 in.)
(at axle pressure) 3 5 1 0 - R S in lr n /7 7 3 3 - -1 S7AR Ih 1
VOLVO B58
Features Clutch Brake System
Single dry disc 16-5 in. Foot Brake
Bus Version Total friction area 310 in.2 Compressed air brakes w ith separate circuits for
Mechanical clutch control w ith helper spring to the front and rear wheels. Autom atic anti-freeze
Tourist bus, route bus, suburban bus or city bus give lo w pedal loads. pump.
versions. A hydraulic clutch is featured on units w ith the Friction surfaces:
Wilson semi-automatic transmission. Front axle 2010 cm2 (312 in2.)
Rear axle 2675 cm2 (415 in2.)
Special Versions Total 4685 cm 2 (727 in2.)
Gearbox Brake system working pressure 6 -4 -7 -0 kg/cm 2
Route bus w ith cargo area, furniture bus or Compressor capacity at w orking pressure
mobile exhibition vehicle. K19
and 2500 rpm 360 l/m in.
Manual five-speed, four upper speeds
C o a c h b u ild in g m ade easy—completely (12-6 cu. ft./m in.)
synchronised.
equipped w ith brackets and door-operating Air tanks 3 x 2 5 + 3 0 = 1 0 5 litres
tanks. W ils o n
H and B rake
Semi-automatic, four speeds w ith electro
Fast—the correct gear ratio for all types of Compressed-air operated, spring brake acting
pneumatic control.
service - two-speed final drive - high-output directly on the rear wheels w hen air is evacuated
turbo engine - good acceleration. Wilson Wilson from the system. The hand brake provides a
Ratios K 19 346 356 high degree o f safety, since fu ll braking effect
P o w e r fu l— large tractive effort, clim bing and
1st gear 7-72:1 4-28:1 7-25:1 remains even if the ordinary air pressure should
power load capacity.
2nd gear 4-08:1 2 -4 3 :1 4-28:1 fail completely.
C o m fo rta b le — well-balanced suspension of 3rd gear 2-18:1 1-59:1 2 -4 3 :1
leaf or air spring type - water-jacketed exhaust E xh a u st B ra ke
4th gear 1 -41 :1 1 -0 0 :1 1-59:1
manifold guarantees lo w noise level and 1 -0 0 :1 1 -0 0 :1 Electro-pneumatic controlled, it increases engine
5th gear —
excellent heating. 5-97:1 5-97:1 braking effect approximately tw o -fo ld . It is
Reverse 7-59:1
L ith e — power steering - tig h t turning circle - operated by a fo o t switch.
electrically operated semi-automatic transmissic
or five-speed manual gearbox. Final Drive Steering Gear
S afe— dual circuit compressed air brakes - Single Reduction of Hypoid Type
under-floor engine between axles gives good P o w e r S te e rin g
Retios 3 -5 6 :1,4 - 3 0 :1,4 - 8 7 :1, 5 -4 3 :1
w eight division - alternator - 24V electrical Ball and nut type. 'D og-leg' type steering
T w o -s p e e d F inal D riv e column. The servo pump is gear-wheel driven -
system.
This final drive is of the spiral bevel type w ith a an extra safety factor.
R e lia b le — robust com ponents- hard wearing. planetary gear. The gears are pre-selected by Turns, lock-to-lock 3-9
E c o n o m ic a l—fu e l-th rifty turbo engine - lo w means of a toggle switch on the facia. Wheel angles, inner wheel 48°
running costs - large load capacity. Steering wheel diameter 500 mm
Electrical Equipment
Suspension
Standard Specification Number of batteries
Voltage 24V
2
Springs
Battery capacity 135/152 Ah Sem i-elliptical leaf springs w ith forged ends
Engine Alternator max. output 1,700 W w ith reinforcing hollow rubber springs fron t and
Starter motor 6 h.p. rear.
THD 100 D Six-cylinder, four-stroke diesel A starter inhibitor relay and safety relay are also
engine w ith direct injection and w ith the Springs Leaves Length W idth
fitted.
combustion chambers mainly located in the Front 12 1600 mm 102 mm
piston crowns. (63 in.) (4 in.)
The engine is very compact and designed for Frame Rear 15 1600 mm 102 mm
turbo operation. (63 in.) (4 in.)
The frame side members and cross members are Air Springing
O utput BS AU 141a (1971) at 230 bhp
2200 rpm In combination, w ith leaf springs.
Torque BS AU 141a (1971) at 613 Ibf ft. Number
140 rpm Frame w idth Front Rear
Web height, constant Leaf springs 6 6
General Specifications Flange w idth
Bore 120-65 mm (4-740 in.) Air bellows 2 4
Goods thickness Levelling valves 1 2
Stroke 140 mm (5-51 in.)
Displacement 9-6 litres (586 cu. in.) Stabilizer — torque rod on
Compression ratio s: Fuel Tank rear axle.
THD 100 D 15:1
HD 100 D 17:1 The tank is located on the off-side between the
axles and has a capacity o f 300 litres (66 Imp.
Shock Absorbers
Valves Overhead
T u rb o C o m p re s s o r gallons). Double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock
The turbo unit is an exhaust-driven compressor absorbers:
which supplies the engine w ith extra air. This w ith leaf springs - 2 front, 2 rear;
ensures effective breathing and allows the w ith air springs - 2 front, 4 rear.
engine to burn the fuel more effectively, which
results in higher output, lower fuel consumption
and cleaner exhaust gases.
AILS A BUS LTD. The manufacturers retain the right to modify design and equipment
w ith o u t previous notice.
BARRHEAD, GLASGOW
G78 1 LB G B .B /0003/5M 9 /7 4 Printed in England
