Whether your needs call for a bus built to meet the rigorous demands of public transit or the design flexibility required for shuttle operations, the AXESS is the answer. Purpose-engineered and built on ENC’s unique hand-welded monocoque frame design, the AXESS offers safety, reliability, and efficiency in a low-floor, heavy-duty bus platform trusted by public agencies and private transportation companies around the country. Available in build lengths of 33, 35, and 40 feet, the AXESS platform is Buy America compliant, Altoona tested, and available in Clean Diesel, CNG, or Hybrid Electric configurations.
The needs of your customers are unique to you. ENC takes pride in our ability to build a floor plan based on the needs of your organization.
AXESS 35′
30 Seated Passengers or 24 Seated Passengers plus W/2 Wheelchairs
AXESS 32′
23 Seated Passengers W/2 Wheelchairs or 17 Seated Passengers with W/2 Wheelchairs
AXESS 32′
25 Seated Passengers or 19 Seated Passengers with 2 Wheelchairs
AXESS 40′
43 Seated Passengers or 37 Seated Passengers plus W/2 Wheelchairs
MODEL | AXESS 33′ Low-Floor | AXESS 35′ Low-Floor | AXESS 40′ Low-Floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAXIMUM PASSENGER SEATING | 25 | 35 | 43 |
| LENGTH, BODY | 396″ | 421.5″ | 481.5″ |
| WIDTH, BODY | 102″ | 102″ | 102″ |
| HEIGHT, OVERALL W/ ROOF HVAC | 128″ | 128″ | 128″ |
| HEIGHT, OVERALL W/ CNG TANKS | 136″ | 136″ | 136″ |
| WHEELBASE | 168″ | 215″ | 275″ |
| FRONT OVERHANG | 94″ | 94″ | 94″ |
| REAR OVERHANG | 118″ | 118″ | 118″ |
| APPROACH ANGLE (DEG) | 8.7° | 8.7° | 8.7° |
| BREAKOVER ANGLE (DEG) | 14° | 12° | 9° |
| DEPARTURE ANGLE (DEG) | 8.7° | 8.7° | 8.7° |
| HEIGHT, FIRST STEP UNKNEELED | 13.63″ | 13.63″ | 13.63″ |
| HEIGHT, FIRST STEP KNEELED | 10.63″ | 10.63″ | 10.63″ |
| HEIGHT, INTERIOR @ FRONT AXLE | 95″ | 95″ | 95″ |
| HEIGHT, INTERIOR @ REAR AXLE | 79″ | 79″ | 79″ |
| STANDARD DOOR WIDTH, BETWEEN GRAB RAILS | 34″ | 34″ | 34″ |
| PASSENGER DOOR HEIGHT | 79″ | 79″ | 79″ |
| FMVSS 208 CERTIFIED PASSENGER SEAT BELTS | Available | Available | Available |
| ADA WHEELCHAIR RAMP ACCESSIBILITY | Front and/or Rear Doors | Front and/or Rear Doors | Front and/or Rear Doors |
| HVAC | Roof or Rear | Roof or Rear | Roof or Rear |
| ALTOONA TESTED | 12y/500k | 12y/500k | 12y/500k |
TECHNICAL SPECS | 33′ AXESS | 35′ AXESS | 40′ AXESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 43,380 lbs. | 43,380 lbs. | 43,380 lbs. |
| AVAILABLE ENGINES | Cummins L9 Diesel, L9N CNG, and Hybrid Electric Powertrain | Cummins L9 Diesel, L9N CNG, and Hybrid Electric Powertrain | Cummins L9 Diesel, L9N CNG, and Hybrid Electric Powertrain |
| AVAILABLE TRANSMISSIONS | Allison B400R, Voith, ZF | Allison B400R, Voith, ZF | Allison B400R, Voith, ZF |
| FRONT AND REAR AXLES | Meritor | Meritor | Meritor |
| BRAKES | Air S-Cam Drum or Air Disc Brakes with ABS | Air S-Cam Drum or Air Disc Brakes with ABS | Air S-Cam Drum or Air Disc Brakes with ABS |
| TIRES | 305/70R 22.5 | 305/70R 22.5 | 305/70R 22.5 |
| FRONT AND REAR DOORS | Vapor Air – Slide Glide | Vapor Air – Slide Glide | Vapor Air – Slide Glide |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I/O Controls Multiplex – G4 | I/O Controls Multiplex – G4 | I/O Controls Multiplex – G4 |
| SUSPENSION | Air Suspension Front and Rear | Air Suspension Front and Rear | Air Suspension Front and Rear |
MODEL | AXESS 32′Low-Floor | AXESS 35′Low-Floor | AXESS 40′Low-Floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHASSIS | ENC | ENC | ENC |
| WHEELBASE | 168″ | 215″ | 275″ |
| GVWR WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS | 43,380 lbs | 43,380 lbs | 43,380 lbs |
| GAWR, FRONT WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS | 15,660 lbs | 15,660 lbs | 15,660 lbs |
| GAWR, REAR WITH AMUMINUM WHEELS | 27,720 lbs | 27,720 lbs | 27,720 lbs |
| TIRES | 305/70R22.5 | 305/70R22.5 | 305/70R22.5 |
| BODY CORNER TURNING RADIUS | 32′ | 35′ 8″ | 44′ |
| BASE ENGINE | ISL 8.9L | ISL 8.9L | ISL 8.9L |
| ALTERNATE ENGINE TYPE | L9N – CNG | L9N – CNG | L9N – CNG |
| OPTIONAL FUELS | CNG, HYBRID | CNG, HYBRID | CNG, HYBRID |
| STANDARD DIESEL FUEL TANK | 125 Gallon | 125 Gallon | 125 Gallon |
| BASE TRANSMISSION | B400R | B400R | B400R |
| ALTERNATE TRANSMISSION | Voith, ZF | Voith, ZF | Voith, ZF |
| SUSPENSION SYSTEM – FRONT/REAR | Air/Air | Air/Air | Air/Air |
| AIR BRAKES | Disc or Drum | Disc or Drum | Disc or Drum |
| FRONT AXLE | Arvin Meritor | Arvin Meritor | Arvin Meritor |
| REAR AXLE | Arvin Meritor | Arvin Meritor | Arvin Meritor |
| STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL RATIO | 5.38 | 5.38 | 5.38 |
| MULTIPLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I/O Controls | I/O Controls | I/O Controls |
TECHNICAL SPECS | 32′ MODEL | 35′ MODEL | 40′ MODEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 43,380 lbs. | 43,380 lbs. | 43,380 lbs. |
| AVAILABLE ENGINES | Cummins – L9 Diesel, L9N CNG, LNG and Allison Hybrid | Cummins – L9 Diesel, L9N CNG, LNG and Allison Hybrid | Cummins – L9 Diesel, L9N CNG, LNG and Allison Hybrid |
| AVAILABLE TRANSMISSIONS | Allison – B400R, Voith, ZF | Allison – B400R, Voith, ZF | Allison – B400R, Voith, ZF |
| FRONT AND REAR AXLES | Meritor | Meritor | Meritor |
| BRAKES | Air S-Cam Drum or Air Disc Brakes with ABS | Air S-Cam Drum or Air Disc Brakes with ABS | Air S-Cam Drum or Air Disc Brakes with ABS |
| TIRES | 305/70R 22.5 | 305/70R 22.5 | 305/70R 22.5 |
| FRONT AND REAR DOORS | Vapor Air – Slide Glide | Vapor Air – Slide Glide | Vapor Air – Slide Glide |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I/O Controls Multiplex – G2A, G3 or G4 | I/O Controls Multiplex – G2A, G3 or G4 | I/O Controls Multiplex – G2A, G3 or G4 |
| SUSPENSION | Air Suspension Front And Rear | Air Suspension Front And Rear | Air Suspension Front And Rear |
