Škoda 31Tr SOR

Škoda 31Tr SOR
Škoda 31Tr SOR in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Overview
Manufacturer	SOR, Škoda Transportation
Body and chassis
Doors	5
Floor type	low-floor
Powertrain
Engine	Škoda 2ML 3846 K/6
Capacity	52 sitting 111 standing
Power output	1 × 250 kW
Dimensions
Length	18,750 mm
Width	2,550 mm
Height	2,900 mm
Curb weight	16,000 kg

Škoda 31Tr SOR is a low-floor articulated trolleybus produced in cooperation of Škoda Transportation (electrical equipment and assembly) and SOR, which supplies the body based on the bus SOR NB 18.

Construction features

31Tr is derived from SOR NB 18 city bus. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Electric motor is located in the rear of the bus. Inside are used plastic Ster seats. Rear axle is VOITH brand, as well as medium axle, the front axle is own production with independent wheel suspension. Only rear C axle is propulsed. 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 360 mm above the ground. On the right side of the bus are five doors (first are narrower than other doors).

Production and operation

Production started in 2011. In Czech and Slovak cities they replaced old high-floor trolleybuses Škoda 15Tr

See also

• Trolleybus 31 Tr, skoda.cz