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since Jul 29$250+$525 (+210%)$775
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Item: 2005 Freightliner FS65 Pickup: Emporia, KS 66801 Removal deadline: All items must be picked-up / removed within 10 (ten) business days from auction closure, unless otherwise stated in the asset description. Loading help on site: please advise (assume none) Please quote pickup, any packing or crating, and transport.
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BidProwl Summary
2005 Thomas Freightliner FS65 school bus with 199,710 miles and 11,513.6 hours, Caterpillar C7 diesel engine, Allison transmission, 71-passenger capacity, listed as salvage with no guarantee. Buyers are typically fleet operators seeking cheap running inventory, parts harvesters, or conversion specialists looking at the heavy-duty frame and drivetrain. Verify the specific damage reason for salvage designation, inspect frame for rust or structural issues given age and mileage, confirm actual mechanical condition despite the "starts and runs" claim, and check transmission and engine for known failure patterns on this generation.
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Condition note: Salvage condition, sold as-is with no guarantee
Description from GovDeals
This bus was used for routes and received regular maintenance up until the time of it being listed. It is being sold AS IS and with NO GUARANTEE.
BUS 27
Manufacturer: Thomas
Model : Freightliner FS65 Conventional Year: 2005
VIN: 4UZAAXDC35CU27902
Condition: Used/ See description
Odometer: 199710
Hours: 11513.6
Passenger: 71 plus driver
Tire size: 10r22.5
Transmission: Allison automatic transmission
Engine: Caterpillar C7 7.2 Liter 6 cylinder Front Engine Fuel: Diesel 60 Gal tank
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Body type: School Bus
Brake Type: Air Brake
Suspension Type: Heavy Duty Bus Suspension
Color: Yellow
Drive status: Starts/Runs and Drives As-Is No Guarantee
Size: Height 10’ 8” 39’ Length
Emergency Exit: Rear Emergency Exits
Entry Door: Front Passenger Entry Door
Construction: Heavy-Duty Steel Body Structure
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Pickup information
Emporia, KS 66801
Open in Google MapsEmporia Unified School District 253, KS
Condition: Salvage/Damaged
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Removal terms▾
***SHIPPING IS NOT AVAILABLE*** The buyer is responsible for all aspects of pick-up / removal, including but not limited to packing, loading, transportation and exporting. Note: Shipping is NOT available. Removal is by appointment only. All items must be picked-up / removed within 10 (ten) business days from auction closure, unless otherwise stated in the asset description. If any item(s) is not removed within the allotted timeframe, the item(s) may be declared abandoned. At the time of pick-up / removal, you will be required to present the seller with a copy of your Buyer’s Certificate and/or bill of sale, and potentially other documentation (e.g., copy of driver's license, Authorization of Release, etc). When making a removal appointment, please confirm with the seller what is needed to release the item(s).
