Turtle Top VanTerra

The Turtle Top VanTerra is constructed on the Ford E-350 cutaway power train with either single or dual rear wheels. Multiple floor lengths give flexibility for a variety of paratransit and luxury options.

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Model Overview

This model includes a true five-sided structure that sets the standard in industry safety. The aerodynamic exterior and comfortable interior feature an enormous passenger view window and sophisticated lighting packages. Occupant counts from 1 to 18 are welcome, with ample seating making the VanTerra truly the head of its class.

Model Specifications

	VanTerra	VanTerra XL	VanTerra XLT
Passenger Capacity (incl. driver)*	15	15	15
Co-Pilot	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Height	75″	75″	75″
Exterior Height (excl. rooftop options)	109″	109″	109″
Interior Width	80″	80″	80″
Exterior Width (excl. mirrors)	82″	96″	96″
Overall Length	21′3″	21′3″	22′10″
Chassis	Ford E350 SRW	Ford E350 DRW	Ford E350 DRW
Engine	7.3L Gas	7.3L Gas	—
Wheelbase	138″	138″	156″
GVWR	10,050 #	11,500 #	12,500 #
Ground to 1st Step	10.5″	10.5″	10.5″

*All passenger capacities are references and subject to final weight analysis.

Standard Equipment

Welded tubular steel cage w/ seat track mounted in floor & sidewalls
Welded perimeter steel floor frame supported by reinforced box style crossmembers
Re-routed exhaust to driver’s side
Steel wheel well pans
Drive shaft guard
Rear mud flaps
Steel cage primed with rust inhibitor
Underbody foam sealed and undercoated
3/4″ Coosa composite subfloor
One piece fiberglass roof
Fiberglass rear cowl & fiberglass composite exterior sidewalls
Contoured fiberglass lower body skirts and running boards
Steel reinforced fiberglass rear bumper
1″ polystyrene foam board insulation
Electric water shut-off valve on the return line
(5) Tinted solid windows (28.5″w x 34.5″h)
(2) Tinted solid side egress windows to meet FMVSS 217
Tinted solid rear egress window (54″w x 26″h)
LED running and clearance lights per FMVSS 108 (9 red & 7 amber)
Durable bright white reinforced fiberglass ceiling and sidewalls
LED stop/tail/turn lights
Red reflectors (2 side, 2 rear)
LED backup lights & LED license plate lights
Velvac manual exterior mirrors (L & R)
Overall white paint
Nitrogen tire inflation
Smooth black Altro floor and stepwell
ABS wheel well covers
Modesty panel & angled hand rail at left of entrance door, 36″ grab bar at right
Color-coded high temp GXL wiring harness with positive-lock weatherproof connectors
Operator-friendly lighted switch panel
State of the art electrical panel with printed circuitry
3″ round LED convenience lighting in cab and stepwell
3″ round LED dome lights

Some optional equipment will negate the use of standard equipment listed above.

Floor Plans

VanTerra XL — 14 passengers + driver & co-pilot

VanTerra XLT — 14 passengers + driver & co-pilot

Warranty

All of Nations Bus Sales’ new buses come with a full warranty, so you don’t have to worry about unexpected costs. Some used vehicles also come with a warranty, and an extended warranty is available on most vehicles. If you ever need warranty work completed, contact Nations Bus Sales first to guarantee you are working with an authorized service center and to pre-approve repairs.

The warranty period for the bus body components of your Turtle Top VanTerra, VT3, Odyssey, Odyssey XL, and Terra Transit unit extends five (5) years from the date the unit is delivered to you, or until the unit has been driven 100,000 miles, if sooner. If the vehicle is purchased on a DOT specification requiring a custom warranty, the warranty declaration issued with the bid prevails.

To submit a warranty claim or speak with a warranty specialist, visit our Warranty page or call 1-800-523-3262.