Škoda 32Tr SOR
The Škoda 32Tr SOR is a full-sized low-entry trolleybus produced in cooperation of Škoda Electric (subsidiary of Škoda Transportation) (electrical equipment and assembly) and SOR, which supplies the body based on the bus SOR NS 12.
| Škoda 32Tr SOR | |
|---|---|
.jpg.webp) Škoda 32Tr SOR in Opava | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SOR, Škoda Transportation |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 3 |
| Floor type | Low-floor Low-entry |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Škoda 4ML 3444 K/4 |
| Capacity | 32 sitting 68 standing |
| Power output | 1 × 160 kW (210 hp) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12,000 mm (39 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
| Width | 2,550 mm (8 ft 4+3⁄8 in) |
| Height | 3,370 mm (11 ft 5⁄8 in) |
| Curb weight | 10,180 kg (22,440 lb) |
Construction features
The Škoda 32Tr is derived from the SOR NS 12 rigid bus. Electric motor is located in the rear of the bus. Plastic Ster seats are used inside. Rear axle is VOITH brand, the front axle is its own production with independent wheel suspension. Only rear axle is driven. Body of the vehicle is welded from steel-voltage profiles, flashings from the outside and interior are lined with plastic sheeting. The floor of the bus is at a height of 340 mm (13 in) above the ground. On the right side of the bus, there are three passenger doors.
Production and operation
Production started in 2018. In Czech and Slovak cities they replaced old high-floor trolleybuses Škoda 14Tr. Opava became the first to operate these trolleybuses.
| Country | City | Year | Amount | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Czech Republic |
Opava | 2018 | 10 | [1] |
| Pardubice | 2019 | 5 | [2] | |
| Teplice | 2019 | 2 | [3] |
References
- "DP Opava: vozy 32Tr | seznam-autobusu.cz". seznam-autobusu.cz. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- "DP Pardubice: vozy 32Tr | seznam-autobusu.cz". seznam-autobusu.cz. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- "město Teplice: vozy 32Tr | seznam-autobusu.cz". seznam-autobusu.cz. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
