Thomas Saf-T-Liner EFX2 dimensions
Thomas Built Buses · Front engine · Current platform · OEM verified
Thomas’s current front-engine Type D platform lists 212- and 231-inch wheelbases, up to 90 passengers, 36,200 pounds GVWR and 78-inch headroom. Its low-profile engine cover is the defining conversion constraint.
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Dimensions
| Overall length | 35–40 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildable interior length | 24–30 ft | |
| Buildable floor area | 165–215 sq ft | |
| Standing volume | 1000–1320 cu ft | |
| Interior width | 90 in | |
| Interior height | 78 in | |
| Exterior width | 96 in | |
| Overall height | 122–130 in | |
| Wheelbases | 212", 231" | |
| GVWR | up to 36200 lb |
Drivetrain & chassis
| Engine | Cummins B6.7 200–300 hp, OEM calibration dependent | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Allison 2500 PTS | |
| Tires | Full-size 22.5-inch commercial tire package; verify placard | |
| Brakes | Air disc or heavy-duty air drum options | |
| Suspension | Configuration dependent | |
| Fuel | Configuration dependent | |
| Axle ratio | Build-order item; verify axle tag/build record |
Cummins B6.7: The same engine family appears across several modern Type C and Type D buses. Confirm emissions year, rating plate, CPL and installed horsepower on the vehicle.
Configurations
| 212″ wheelbase | about 35–37 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| 231″ wheelbase | about 39–40 ft |
Strengths and cautions
Works in its favour
- 78-inch headroom
- Only two principal wheelbases simplify comparison
- Up to 90-passenger body capacity
- Current Thomas Type D construction and common-parts strategy
Check before you buy
- Engine cover intrudes at the front
- Newer platform means less long-term converter history
- Exact published tire and axle data remain build-specific
- Service access around a finished interior must be preserved
Will a bed fit crosswise?
Interior width is about 90 inches before framing and panelling.
| Twin crosswise (75″) | Fits, about 15″ spare | |
|---|---|---|
| Full / double crosswise (75″) | Fits, about 15″ spare | |
| Queen crosswise (80″) | Fits, about 10″ spare | |
| King crosswise (80″) | Fits, about 10″ spare |
Similar platforms
Type C
Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2
Type DBlue Bird All American FE
Type DBlue Bird All American RE
Type DThomas Saf-T-Liner HDX2
Type AThomas Minotour
Type DIC Bus RE Series (2005-present)
Figures here come from manufacturer documentation, but bodies were ordered to spec, so two vehicles of the same model year can still differ. Measure before you buy materials.