Ikarus 280

Ikarus 280
Preserved Ikarus 280 at the Public Transport Museum, Prague in September 2013
Overview
ManufacturerIkarus
Body and chassis
Doors2 (Ikarus 280.10) to 4 (Ikarus 280.08)
Floor typeHigh-floor
ChassisSemi-self-supporting with frame, inspired by VöV-1 design
RelatedIkarus 256
Ikarus 260
Ikarus 293
Ikarus C80
Powertrain
EngineStraight-six Diesel engines:
  • Rába-MAN D2156
  • Rába-MAN D2356
  • MAN D2866
  • Rába D10
Capacity93-160, depending on the door formula and seating arrangement
Power output141–184 kW (189–247 hp)
TransmissionCsepel ZF 6-speed manual

Csepel HAFO 6-speed manual

Praga 2M70 2-speed automatic
Voith DIWA
ZF Ecomat 4HP and 5HP
Dimensions
Length16,500 mm (54 ft 1+58 in)
Width2,500 mm (8 ft 2+38 in)
Height3,165 mm (10 ft 4+58 in)
Curb weight12,580 kg (27,730 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorIkarus 180
SuccessorIkarus 435

Ikarus 280 was an articulated bus produced by Hungarian bus manufacturer Ikarus from 1973 to 2002. It was succeeded by the Ikarus 435 in 1985.