Prevost H-Series
| Prevost H3-45 | |
|---|---|
Prevost H3-45 (2015), showing third generation updates from 2009 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Prevost |
| Model years | 1985–present |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D13, 12.8 L (780 cu in) |
| Transmission | Allison "World" |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 8,496 mm (334.5 in) |
| Length | 13,716 mm (45 ft) |
| Width | 2,578 mm (101.5 in) |
| Height | 3,400 mm (133.875 in) |
The Prevost H-Series is a family of motorcoaches and conversion shells designed and manufactured by Prevost, a subsidiary of Volvo Buses. The current model is the H3-45, which is a (nominal) 45-foot, 3-axle bus for the intercity bus and Class A conversion motorhome markets.
The first H-Series vehicle was released in 1985 as the H5-60, a 60-foot (nominal) articulated bus with five axles, including two steering axles in front. It was followed by the 40-foot rigid body H3-40 in 1989. After 45-foot buses were legalized, in 1994, Prevost released the H3-45 and updated the H3-40 to the 41-foot H3-41. Since then, the H-Series buses have been updated in 2002, 2009, and 2023. Production of the other models has been discontinued and the 45-foot H3-45 remains in production. It competes with the MCI J-Series.