Karosa LC 736
Karosa LC 736 is a long-distance coach produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, in the years 1984 to 1996. It was succeeded by Karosa LC 936 in 1996.
| Karosa LC 736 | |
|---|---|
 Karosa LC 736 in Brno, Czech Republic | |
| 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 V6 Diesel engine LIAZ ML 637 V6 Diesel engine |
| Capacity | 44 sitting 0 standing |
| Power output | 152 kW (204 hp) (LIAZ ML 636) 189 kW (253 hp) (LIAZ ML 637) |
| Transmission | Praga 5-speed manual Praga 8-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 | 9,900 kg (21,800 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Karosa LC 735 |
| Successor | Karosa LC 936 |
Construction features
Karosa LC 736 is model of Karosa 700 series. LC 736 is unified with intercity bus models such as C 734 and B 732. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox is placed 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 two doors. Inside are used high padded seats. Drivers cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.
Production and operation
In the year 1984 started serial production, which continued until 1996.
Currently, number of Karosa LC 736 buses is decreasing, due to high age of buses.
Historical vehicles
Private collections:
- Civic association for saving historic buses and trolleybuses Jihlava (1 bus)
- Historical Association Coach (1 bus)
- MDT Otvovice (1 bus LC 736.00)
- Unknown owner (LC 736.20 1 bus, license plate 1SA 9006)
- ČSAD buses Plzeň (1 bus LC 736.20)
- Private collector (1 bus LC 736.1030, license plate 5C5 1802)
- Busline (1 bus LC 736.1014, license plate SM 60-23)