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Feb 20, 2020 - 10:03PM
Re: axle weights for an RML

But the above calculations forget that there's 2 crew members required on a Routemaster.

Wasn't the EU passenger weight increased a couple of years ago to 65kg to allow for larger passengers (or bigger luggage) these days? I know it was altered but can't remember from what to what.

It could be the 7765kg uw is for the Cummins engine versions, the Cummins being smaller than the AEC590 is likely to be lighter. Also modern seat materials are a lot lighter than the original Dunlopillo and horsehair types still found on unrefurbished buses.

My bus number (if any): RML2532

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