VDL DB250

The VDL DB250 (originally the DAF DB250) is a 2-axle low-floor double-decker bus chassis, It was built by VDL Bus & Coach between 1991–2006.

DAF/VDL DB250
Arriva Shires & Essex Alexander ALX400 bodied DB250LF at Northwood tube station in 2014
Overview
ManufacturerDAF / VDL
Production1991–2006
AssemblyEindhoven, Netherlands
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2
Floor typeStep entrance DE23
Low floor DE02
Powertrain
EngineDAF ATi RS 8.6 litre
DAF Paccar PS 9.2 litre
TransmissionVoith DIWA.3 851.3
Voith DIWA.3 854.3
ZF Ecomat 4HP500
ZF Ecomat 5HP500
Chronology
SuccessorVDL DB300

DB250

The DAF DB250 (step-entrance) was built in October 1991 and could only be built on Optare Spectra bodywork[1][2] In 1994, it was available with Northern Counties Palatine II bodywork.[3]

DB250LF

The DAF DB250LF (low-floor) was built in 1998 and could be built on Optare Spectra, Alexander ALX400, Plaxton President, East Lancs Myllennium Lowlander and Wright Pulsar Gemini bodies.

In November 2008, It was replaced by the Wright Gemini 2[4]


  • Optare Spectra-bodied DB250 in March 2014.
    Optare Spectra-bodied DB250 in March 2014.
  • Preserved Harris Bus DB250 with Northern Counties Palatine II bodywork
    Preserved Harris Bus DB250 with Northern Counties Palatine II bodywork
  • Optare Spectra-bodied DB250LF in April 2012.
    Optare Spectra-bodied DB250LF in April 2012.
  • : Alexander ALX400-bodied DAF DB250LF in June 2012.
    : Alexander ALX400-bodied DAF DB250LF in June 2012.
  • Plaxton President-bodied DAF DB250LF in May 2008.
    Plaxton President-bodied DAF DB250LF in May 2008.
  • East Lancs Myllenium Lowlander-bodied DAF DB250LF in May 2013.
    East Lancs Myllenium Lowlander-bodied DAF DB250LF in May 2013.
  • Wright Pulsar Gemini-bodied VDL DB250LF in June 2014.
    Wright Pulsar Gemini-bodied VDL DB250LF in June 2014.

References
  1. Optare Spectra Bus Lists on the Web
  2. Putting on a brave face Commercial Motor 24 October 1991
  3. Jones, Stuart (14 October 1994). "Hughes DAF unveil the DAF DB250 - Northern Counties Palatine II". Bus & Coach Buyer. No. 277. Spalding: Glen-Holland Limited. pp. 15–18.
  4. New integrated Wrightbus double-deck Bus & Coach Professional 13 December 2007

Other websites
  • Media related to DAF DB250 at Wikimedia Commons
  • Media related to VDL DB250 at Wikimedia Commons


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