Karosa ŠD 11 explained

Karosa ŠD 11
Manufacturer:Karosa
Replaced:Škoda 706 RTO-LUX
Length:11180 mm
Width:2500 mm
Height:2985 mm
Floortype:High-floor
Doors:2, air-operated
Weight:9200 kg
Chassis:semi-self-supporting with frame
Engine:Škoda ML634
Powerout:154,4 kW (Škoda ML 634)
Transmission:Praga 5-speed manual

Karosa ŠD 11 is a long-distance coach produced from 1963 to 1981 by bus manufacturer Karosa from Czechoslovakia. It was succeeded by Karosa LC 735 in 1983.

Construction features

Karosa ŠD 11 is completely different from its predecessor, Škoda 706 RTO-LUX, which had engine in front and two doors.ŠM 11 is model of Karosa Š series. It is derived from Karosa ŠM 11 city bus, and also unified with intercity bus Karosa ŠL 11. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox in the middle, between the wheels. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side is one door. Inside are used high padded seats. Driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

In 1974 started serial production, which continued until 1981.

ŠD 11 aren't operated in public transport anymore, but many of them are operated as historical vehicles.

Historical vehicles

Private collections:[1]

References

  1. http://www.sx2.ic.cz/tabulka.htm List of historical ŠD 11 buses

See also