Bus "Bogdan": engine specifications, fuel consumption, repairs

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

If you have ever been to large cities of central and western Ukraine, then you have definitely seen buses under the brand name "Bogdan" or even rode them. This is a completely Ukrainian car, and the Cherkasy Bus holding, the only one in this country, produces them. Let's see what the Bogdan bus is like. Specifications and design - further in our article.

Bus exterior from Ukraine

Although the bus was built in Ukraine, its appearance turned out to be quite modern. You can't see a clear claim in the design, but it's pretty nice. The body has a slightly rounded shape, smooth outlines. This is the optimal solution for urban small buses. The body was developed in Lviv at the facilities of the former design institute.

Exterioryou can see something Japanese. But this cannot be called a coincidence. Both the power unit and most of the main chassis components of this bus are supplied by the Japanese Isuzu. We will consider what technical characteristics the Isuzu Bogdan bus has, but first we will describe the structure of the body and interior.

Plastic Technology

Front and rear of the car body is equipped with molded plastic panels. So the Ukrainian manufacturer defeated corrosion. The use of plastic made it possible to modernize the machine quickly and economically, because plastic, unlike metal, is processed much easier and does not require the purchase of expensive stamp models. Instead of a metal grille, there is now a plastic, completely smooth panel. According to Ukrainians, it looks European and very modern, besides, plastic is very easy to repair, you just need a little epoxy glue. Judging by the words of the drivers, such a vehicle as the Bogdan bus has technical characteristics completely designed according to this principle. Everything is thought out here.

The sides of the body are made of galvanized sheet. It has longitudinal stamped elements. The rear window in this bus is made of two parts. Engineers from Cherkassy did this for economic reasons. In case of damage, only one half will need to be replaced.

The name of the bus, the model index and other designations in Cherkasy preferred to simply be painted with ordinary black paint.

Driver's seat

It's simple and practical. The driver's seat has a convenient adjustment in the longitudinal axis, and the backrest can be adjusted in terms of the angle of inclination. The Japanese dashboard decorates the workplace. With its help, the engineers managed to give the interior a touch of elegance. The prudent Japanese closed the devices on the panel with a common glass. Very solid and practical design, but on a sunny day the sun creates a glare on it. The rudder wheel has a small diameter and fits perfectly in the hand. Here, many get the feeling that "in the hands" of a passenger car, not a bus. "Bogdan" technical characteristics are very advanced. A well-thought-out gearbox and an H-shaped shift pattern with the help of a small short-stroke lever also resembles a passenger car.

The driver's seat is separated from the rest of the cabin by a partition and a fence. There is no need for a guard, however, as the driver's seat is fenced off by a raised platform that hides the engine.

Passenger comfort

Buses are not built for drivers, but to transport people. What does the Bogdan bus offer in this regard? Specifications speak about the convenience and comfort of landing. The small class bus has two wide doors. Ground clearance "Bogdan" is only 610 mm, so the car is considered low-floor, which is especially convenient for passengers. There are no areas for the accumulation of passengers on the bus, but there is a wide passage. If we talk about the number of seats, then the carhas 21 seats and can also accommodate about 30 standing passengers.

Seats are double on the left, a row of singles on the right. According to European standards, as well as Ukrainian standards, the distance between the backs should be 700 mm. "Bogdan" offers more comfortable - 800 mm. There are comfortable handrails on the backs in case of inaccurate driving on Ukrainian roads. People who are "lucky" to sit in such a car above the wheel arches will have to bend their legs. However, this does not interfere with comfort too much.

Bus "Bogdan" - specifications, repair and maintenance

The cars are equipped with modern Japanese diesel engines from Isuzu with a volume of 4.6 liters for cities or a 4.7-liter engine for suburban buses. The power of the four-cylinder turbodiesel, equipped with the same intercooler, is 148 hp. The maximum speed reaches 85 km/h on the first motor and 105 km/h on the second.

The unit is arranged for easy mounting on a frame with an elevating cab. Thanks to the efforts of Japanese engineers who designed the engine, repairs and maintenance of the unit are practically not required. However, servicing the motor is also very difficult. For example, if you need to get to the heat exchanger, which often fails on these machines, then you need to dismantle the entire power system. The engine in repair requires only original spare parts. Evenconsumables need completely original.

Repair and maintenance

Regarding this point, it must be said that machine components that are not made in Japan are frankly weak and unusable. Most buses have problems with wiring, brakes and clutches.

Also, wiper gears fail. There were cases of ignition of these cars.

Bus "Bogdan" - specifications, fuel consumption

The machine is equipped with a tank of 100 liters. The tank lid has a lock. Fuel consumption according to the passport on "Bogdany A091" is 15 l / 100 km on the highway or 21 l in urban areas. A092 car has almost the same appetites.

Clutch and gearbox

The clutch is a dry friction single disc system equipped with a pneumatic drive. The gearbox in the case of the city "Bogdan" is a 5-speed manual, and the technical characteristics of the Bogdan bus in the suburban version are a 6-speed manual. The box has good specifications and reviews. Shifts are surprisingly crisp and informative.

Driving a car

Japanese turbo diesel engines have been studied, tested and quite simple. In addition, they are moderately reliable. The engine is powerful and has a characteristic thrust. The unit easily gains momentum, its work is flexible, it forgives the driver for the wrong gear.

Urban model has a normaldynamics in the city, and acceleration to 100 km / h takes 35 seconds. The motor is not noisy, it just purrs a little.

Suspension and brakes

It must be said about the smoothness of the vehicle. The technical characteristics of the Bogdan bus confirm that it has a spring-pneumatic suspension from Taurus. The front of the machine is equipped with a dependent spring suspension.

Dual-circuit brakes equipped with hydraulic drive. If the car is assembled on an individual order, then you can get ABS. All wheels have drum brakes. In commuter configurations - disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear. The parking brake is mechanical, there is also a transmission brake system and an auxiliary motor retarder equipped with an electro-vacuum valve. Don't use it too often. Drivers who work on Bogdans talk about excessive fuel consumption if this retarder is activated.

As a conclusion

So, we found out what engine specifications the Bogdan bus has. "Bogdan" is a good bus for the city. The machines are manoeuvrable thanks to the eversion of the wheels. The cab glass area is also pleasing. Of particular note is the Japanese diesel. In general, the technical characteristics of the bus "Bogdan" A092 and its "brother" A091, with proper maintenance, are quite decent.