Mellor Maxima
The Mellor Maxima is a step-entrance minibus bodywork produced by Mellor Coachcraft on Iveco Daily chassis since 2016.[1] With a capacity of up to 31 passenger seats, eight wheelchair bays or a combination of both,[2] the Maxima is aimed at local authorities providing accessible transport and community transport.[3]
| Mellor Maxima | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mellor Coachcraft |
| Production | 2016– |
| Assembly | Rochdale, Greater Manchester |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Single-decker bus |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step-entrance |
| Chassis | Iveco Daily |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 170 bhp (130 kW), 3.0-litre Iveco diesel |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF fully automatic 6-speed Iveco manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 4.75 m (15.6 ft) |
| Length | 8.54 m (28.0 ft) |
| Height | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) |
| Kerb weight | 7,200 kg (7.2 t), GVW |
The Maxima was launched in 2016, in response to the discontinuation of the popular Mercedes-Benz Vario chassis and its minibus variants in the United Kingdom, such as the Plaxton Beaver. Intended to fill the same market, the Maxima features a flat floor interior which is accessed by a stepped entry at the front or a rear wheelchair lift.[3] The Maxima was initially only available on diesel Iveco Daily chassis; in 2021, a fully-electric variant known as the Mellor Maxima E23 was announced, but has not yet entered production. The Maxima E23 will feature a maximum passenger capacity of 23 seated, with a range of 99 miles (160 km) from an 80 kWh battery pack.[4]
The Maxima has seen strong sales with local councils in the United Kingdom since its introduction, with customers including Dumfries and Galloway Council[5] and Hackney London Borough Council.[6]
References Edit
- ^ "Maxima is a midi milestone from Mellor". Route One Magazine. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Specialist Bus Brochure" (PDF). Mellor Coachcraft. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Presenting the new Mellor Maxima". Mellor Coachcraft. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Randall, Chris (3 June 2021). "Mellor expands electric bus range by two new models". Electrive. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Dumfries and Galloway Council's two Maximas". Route One Magazine. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Williams, Mark (23 March 2022). "Light heavyweight contender". Bus & Coach Buyer. Retrieved 12 June 2022.