Karosa B 832

Karosa B 832
Karosa B 832 in Tábor
Overview
Manufacturer	Karosa
Body and chassis
Doors	3, air-operated
Floor type	High-floor
Chassis	semi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
Engine	LIAZ ML 636 N V6 Diesel engine
Power output	175 kW (235 hp) (LIAZ ML 636 N)
Transmission	Praga 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	11,055 mm (435.2 in)
Width	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Height	3,165 mm (124.6 in)
Curb weight	9,500 kg (20,900 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Karosa B 732
Successor	Karosa B 932

Karosa B 832 is an urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, in the years 1997 to 1999. It was succeeded by Karosa B 932 in 1996.

Construction features

Karosa B 832 is model of Karosa 800 series. B 832 is very similar to its predecessor, Karosa B 732 city bus, and also unified with city bus model B 841 and with intercity bus C 834. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox in the rear part. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on Air suspension. On the right side are three doors (first are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats, plastic Vogelsitze or Fainsa seats. Drivers cab is separated from the rest of the vehicle with glazed partition. In the middle, or in the rear part is room for a pram or wheelchair.

Production and operation

Because in the states of former Soviet Union were problems with the connivance of the new Karosa 900 series, Karosa decided to continue for these countries with production of modified buses 700 series under new designation – 800 series (it was in the 80s once used). 800 series buses were manufactured since 1997, when was completed production of the 700 series, until 1999, when it was finally replaced by buses of 900th series. B 832 buses produced a total of 102 pieces. B 832 were intended primarily for export to the countries of the former Soviet Union. A few pieces ended in Czech Republic and Slovakia due to insolvency of buyers. Some vehicles B 832, operated in the former Czechoslovakia, were also purchased as a "replacement" body for the older buses 700th series.

Historical vehicles

• MHDT Kladno (Karosa B832.1654, ex COMETT PLUS)

See also

• List of buses