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School Buses for Sale: The Starcraft Quest XL
Companies and organizations that are looking for transportation for large groups and are looking at buses for sale need look no further than the Starcraft Quest XL. From transportation companies to public and private schools, the comfort and beauty of the Quest XL is a terrific vehicle to meet organizational needs. The versatility helps set it apart from other school buses in its class. It’s this versatility that makes this school bus such a terrific option for many businesses and organizations.
According to an article in School Transportation News that “a conventional school bus with maximum fueling flexibility has reached fruition after two years of development.” The end result was a new Type B school bus, available as a compressed natural gas or a propane fueling option. For the CNG fuel option, organizations have the choice of selecting two fuel tank sizes in a 52 or a 60 gasoline equivalent option. Green Alternative Systems, the largest Ford Recognized Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Alternative Fuel Program Installer in North America, installs the alternative fuel systems on all units. In fact the Starcraft Quest XL is the first and only Ford approved product built on an F-59 chassis. Electric powered and propane versions will also be available.
The low profile of the Starcraft Quest XL makes for easy loading and unloading, especially for children. Being a low profile vehicle means the school bus is neighborhood friendly is easy on streets and easily maneuvers through traffic. As a vehicle that runs on cleaner fuel it is an environmentally friendly mode of transportation.
All buses go through a 7-year, 200,000 mile testing and passengers are encased in fully-welded steel construction for optimal safety – and peace of mind. This is why many schools throughout the country allow their precious cargo ride on Starcraft buses every day. This includes individuals who rely on the use of a wheelchair; Starcraft Quest XL buses have available lifts to accommodate them.
Any organization looking to improve or enhance its transportation fleet by providing a safe and comfortable experience should look into the Starcraft Quest XL bus. Key highlights of this vehicle include:
- First and only Ford approved product built on F-59 chassis
- Available in CNG or Propane
- Factory front and rear in wall air conditioning unit
- Maintained by Green Alternative Systems, a Ford Recognized QVM alternative fuel program installed
The Starcraft Quest XL school bus could be one of the more versatile buses in the industry today, which makes it so popular among various types of organizations. However, in order to truly appreciate this bus, one simply needs to get behind the wheel or ride on a Starcraft Quest XL and experience this vehicle first-hand.
