Compare Tata LP 709 : Starbus Skool 36 / 40 Seater vs Force Traveller Monobus Scholar 4020 : 48 Seater

Seating Capacity	36+D (2x2); 40+D (3x2)	48+C+D

Engine	4SP CR	FM 3.2 CR HT TCIC

Power	85 HP @ 2800 rpm	115 HP@2800 rpm

Torque	250Nm at 1400-2000 rpm	350 Nm@1600-2200 rpm

GVW (Kg)	7000 Kg	7400 Kg

	Schools and colleges	Schools and colleges

Warranty	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body	N/A

Service Interval	20,000 Km	N/A

Engine	4SP CR	FM 3.2 CR HT TCIC

Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Common Rail

Engine Displacement	2956 cc	3245 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	5

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	85 HP @ 2800 rpm	115 HP@2800 rpm

Torque	250Nm at 1400-2000 rpm	350 Nm@1600-2200 rpm

Clutch	280 mm dia	N/A

Transmission	5 speed manual (5F+1R)	5 speed manual (5F+1R)

Gearbox	GBS 27	G35/5, Synchromesh

Gradeability	25%	N/A

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	90 Litres	120 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V-100Ah, 75 Amp	N/A

GVW	7000 Kg	7400 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2 3x2	N/A

Seating Capacity	36+D (2x2); 40+D (3x2)	48+C+D

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	Monocoque construction

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	One jack-knife type

Floor Type	Anti-skid vinyl flooring	N/A

Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members	Monocoque with inverted Hat section

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Dead rigid, I Beam Reverse Elligot

Rear Axle	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle	Salusbery type

Front Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Parabolic leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and Rear

Tyres	7.50x16 - 16PR 6+1 tyres	225/75 R 17.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4200 mm	4020 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	16.9 m	13.6 m

Ground Clearance	210 mm	185 mm

Overall Length	8150 mm	8430 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2400 mm

Overall Height	2870 mm	2910 mm

Internal Height Saloon	1900 mm	1910 mm

Front Overhang	1430 mm	2010 mm

Rear Overhang	2280 mm	2400 mm

Front Track	1650 mm	N/A

Rear Track	1587 mm	N/A

Driver Seat	4 way adjustable	N/A

Steering	Power Steering	Power steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	N/A

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Analog With LED display

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	No

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	No

Sun Visor	Flap type	Roll down type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Sliding glass

Hatrack	Tubular	Modular type

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Bench seats

Arm Rests	Available on front seats	Available on front seats

AC Vents	NA	NA

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	N/A

Bell Switch	1 no. on stanchion pipe	N/A

Saloon Light	LED lights	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Hydraulic brakes Booster assisted (Uni-booster) Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Ventilated Disc

ABS	Yes	Yes With EDTC (Engine Drag Torque Control)

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and Rear

Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats	Flap type on front seats

Window Guardrail	Yes	Yes

Guide Grab Rail	Yes	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	Partition with MS Pipe

Door Alarm	Yes	N/A

Roof Hatch	No	N/A

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	No

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Provision	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes

Retarder	No	No