Ever wondered what’s the most off-road capable school bus in the world? Well, Torsus is here to answer that question with the new Praetorian School Bus. The new school bus edition of the Torsus Praetorian can carry up to 35 children across the world’s toughest routes, with the interior featuring bespoke seats dressed in a special fabric and a polymer protective coating and fitted with a seat belt suitable for all ages. Optional features include a foldable armrest and hip support bar on the aisle side.
The Czech company is using an upgraded
heavy-duty chassis from MAN, together with a 6.9-liter six-cylinder diesel from
the same company. This engine puts out 286 HP and 1,150 Nm of torque, which are directed to all four wheels; moreover, there are two
locking differentials for when the going gets tough.
The wheels of the Praetorian School Bus
are shod in off-road Michelin tires and the ground clearance is an impressive
340 mm, allowing it to wade through water up to 900mm deep.
Of course, Torsus is offering the
Praetorian not just in a school bus format but in a wide range of
configurations. These include anything from an empty shell to a transporter for
mines and from an evacuation ambulance to a proper expedition vehicle.
