School Bus Specifications - Texas Department of Public Safety

2. AlternatorIncreased capacity of alternator to a minimum of:Choose Alternator size: _____ 200 amps _____270 amps3. Brakes, air(For 35 - 53 passenger buses, see Section B-2)4. Cruise controlChassis manufacturer's standard automatic speed maintenance controlsystem with resume speed feature.5. Differential, no spinA locking type no-spin rear differential. This differential shall be fullyautomatic in operation. Selection switches are not allowed.6. Engine, dieselIndicate minimum horsepower required: ____________________________7. Engine, gasolineIndicate minimum horsepower required: ____________________________8. Fuel tank, Manufacturer’s largest capacityBidder to state size in gallons.9. Hood – Non Reflective Painta. ___ Yellow b. ___ Black10. Hub odometerChassis shall be equipped with one (1) hub odometer with standardmounting bracket, which shall be calibrated in miles and installed by themanufacturer.a. ___ Left rear wheel (driver’s side)b. ___ Right rear wheel (passenger’s side)11. Hydraulic brakes(59 - 90 passenger buses, see Section B-2)12. Low profile tiresReduced tire size, which allows for lower bus height.Section F-3