(02 Aug 2020, 10:44 pm)L469 YVK wrote Bodywork wise, WrightBus are streets ahead. But mechanically, ADL have got the E400 pretty spot on. Only bad E400 examples (both classic & MMC) I've seen are Arriva's 57 reg examples that Blyth & Redcar got their hands on.
I think the StreetDeck has come on quality wise and WrightBus are listening by producing a 6 cylinder example for more heavy duty type work.
Will GNE's OM936 example come with a Voith or ZF gearbox? Also, will it come with stop-start?
Yeah, the only thing that lets the StreetDeck down is the mechanics. But to be honest, to me it doesn't feel like a lack of power, they're just not geared for the higher speed roads that routes like the X21 need.
On stop-start routes like the Angel, I think the StreetDeck is pretty much spot on. A 6 cylinder would be overkill.
I haven't had a chance to try the StreetDecks out on the Red Kite services yet, but I'd imagine they'll do just fine there as well, even if they struggle a little bit on some of the banks