Alexander Ultra

Alexander Ultra
Translink Metro Volvo B10L with Alexander Ultra bodywork in Belfast, June 2010
Overview
ManufacturerWalter Alexander Coachbuilders
Production1994–1998
AssemblyMallusk, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
DesignerSäffle Karosserifabrik AB [sv]
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2 doors
Floor typeLow floor
ChassisVolvo B10L
RelatedVolvo 5000 [sv]
Powertrain
EngineVolvo THD103
Capacity40–44 seated, 25–29 standing
TransmissionVoith or ZF
Dimensions
Length12,000 mm (472.4 in)
Kerb weight10,980 kg (24,207 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorAlexander ALX300

The Alexander Ultra was a single decker body of a bus. It had a low floor. It was made from 1995 to 1998 by Walter Alexander Coachbuilders.

A Travel West Midlands CNG Ultra in Walsall, June 2006

The Ultra body was built on the Volvo B10L chassis.

In 1998, the Ultra was replaced by the Alexander ALX300 body.

References

  1. ↑ "Alexander uses Volvo firm's System 2000". Coach & Bus Week. No. 172. Peterborough: Emap. 17 June 1995. p. 7. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  2. ↑ Beddall, David (2023). Northampton's Trams and Buses: A Journey Through Time. Pen and Sword Transport. ISBN 978-1-5267-8097-3. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Burt, Walter (2012). Kirkcaldy & Central Fife's Trams & Buses. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-1164-8. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  4. ↑ Devoy, David (2014). Strathclyde Buses. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-4458-5. Retrieved 5 February 2025.

Other websites

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