Transperth TP1568 - Mercedes-Benz O405NH (Voith Kickdown)

Transperth Bus No. 1568
Operator: Path Transit
Chassis: Mercedes-Benz O405NH
Bodywork: Volgren "CR225L"
Entered service: 2001
Engine: Mercedes Benz OM447hLA 6cyl 11.967l 250hp turbo diesel
Gearbox: Voith DIWA D864.3 4sp automatic
Status: In service, operating in the Morley Contract Area.
Filmed on 19/03/2023.

[@DanielsUKT]

Great kickdown

[@centraltransportproductions]

Sound's amazing!

[@busesaroundmelbourne]

Never thought I’d hear a “perth bus” so enthusing 🤩

[@worf8964]

donric has a pretty nice sounding one as well but i don't remember the fleet number

[@Snorlax_AE06GZS]

Absolutely vocal Voith and stunning Kickdown, seems it empowered the beasts as well as monster!!! ❤

[@jetstream454]

This seems like it was a requested kickdown...wow 😂

[@kasparrufus]

3:50 ❤

[@syc9675]

3:50 you can hear the whoosh from the transmission

[@kasparrufus]

5:00 Cute

[@zhou_kaw]

you live in Australia?
amazing land

[@abrahamnapitupulu8173]

Engine sounds like the MAN 12.223 and 17.223 here in NZ but with a more exciting transmission of course ❤

[@BusesofWA]

This is insane this is my new favourite bus

[@zhou_kaw]

please Keep update

[@MercedesBenzO303]

This bus has recently been moved to the Redcliffe depot for reactivation later for the Armadale Line 18 Month Shutdown.