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{{Infobox UK Bus
{{Infobox UK Bus
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|factory = [[Vysoké Mýto]]
|factory = [[Vysoké Mýto]]
|replaced = [[Ikarus 280]]
|replaced = [[Ikarus 280]]
|capacity = 42 sitting/102 standing
|capacity = 42 sitting<br />
102 standing
|operator =
|operator = mainly transport companies in [[Czech Republic]] and [[Slovakia]]
|length = 17355 mm
|length = {{convert|17355|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|width = 2500 mm
|width = {{convert|2500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|height = 3165 mm
|height = {{convert|3165|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|floortype = [[High-floor]]
|floortype = [[High-floor]]
|doors = 4, air-operated
|doors = 4, air-operated
|weight = 13700-14200kg
|weight = {{convert|13700|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (Euro 0)<br />
{{convert|14200|kg|lb||abbr=on}} (Euro 2)
|chassis = semi-self-supporting with [[Vehicle frame|frame]]
|chassis = semi-self-supporting with [[Vehicle frame|frame]]
|engine = [[LIAZ (Czech Republic)|LIAZ]] ML637S
|engine = [[LIAZ (Czech Republic)|LIAZ]] ML637S [[V6]] [[Diesel engine]]<br />
[[LIAZ (Czech Republic)|LIAZ]] ML636N Euro II
[[LIAZ (Czech Republic)|LIAZ]] ML636N Euro II [[V6]] [[Diesel engine]]
|powerout =190 kW (LIAZ ML637S) <br />
|powerout ={{Convert|190|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} (LIAZ ML637S) <br />
175 kW (LIAZ ML636N)
{{Convert|175|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} (LIAZ ML636N)
|transmission = [[Voith DIWA]] 3-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
|transmission = [[Voith DIWA]] 3-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
[[ZF Ecomat|ZF]] 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
[[ZF Ecomat|ZF]] 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
|predecessor = [[Karosa ŠM 16,5]]
}}
|successor = [[Karosa B 941]]
[[File:Praha, DOD 2006 Hostivař, Karosa, opravovaná, lakovaná.JPG|thumb|Karosa B 741 of Prague transport company during major repair]]
[[File:Praha, DOD 2006 Hostivař, Karosa, opravovaná.JPG|thumb|Semi-self-supporting body of Karosa B 741 with [[Vehicle frame|frame]]]]
}}{{Single source|date=November 2018}}[[File:Praha, DOD 2006 Hostivař, Karosa, opravovaná.JPG|thumb|Semi-self-supporting body of Karosa B 741 with [[Vehicle frame|frame]]]]
'''Karosa B 741''' is an [[Articulated bus|articulated]] urban bus produced by bus manufacturer [[Karosa]] from the [[Czech Republic]], in the years of [[1991]] to [[1997]]. In many towns they replaced Hungarian-made [[Ikarus 280]] bus. In production was succeeded by [[Karosa B 941]] in 1997.
'''Karosa B 741''' is an [[Articulated bus|articulated]] urban bus produced from 1991 to 1997 by bus manufacturer [[Karosa]] from the [[Czech Republic]]. In many towns they replaced [[Ikarus 280]] made in [[Hungary]]. It was succeeded by [[Karosa B 941]] in 1997.


== Construction features ==
== Construction features ==
Karosa B 741 is model of [[Karosa 700 series]]. B 741 is derived from [[Karosa C 744]] articulated intercity bus, and also unified with city bus models such as [[Karosa B 731|B 731]] and [[Karosa B 732|B 732]]. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Body is semi-self-supporting with [[Vehicle frame|frame]] and [[engine]] with [[automatic gearbox]] in the rear part. Only third C axle is propulsed, meaning that this articulated bus has [[Articulated_bus#Types|pusher configuration]]. Front axle is independent, middle and rear axles are solid. All axles mounted on [[Air suspension|air suspension]]. On the right side are four doors (first and last are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats, plastic Vogelsitze or Fainsa seats. Drivers cab is separated from the rest of the vehicle with glazed partition. In the middle part and in the rear part is room for a pram or wheelchair. Original buses produced until [[1995]] had an open design of turntable, buses delivered in [[1996]] already have an enclosed design of the turntable as a successor [[Karosa B 941]].
Karosa B 741 is a model of the [[Karosa 700 series]]. The B 741 is derived from the [[Karosa C 744]] articulated intercity bus, and also unified with city bus models such as the [[Karosa B 731|B 731]] and the [[Karosa B 732|B 732]]. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. The body is semi-self-supporting with [[Vehicle frame|frame]] and [[engine]] with [[automatic gearbox]] in the rear part. The engine drives only the third C axle, meaning that this articulated bus has a [[Articulated bus#Types|pusher configuration]]. The front axle is independent, middle and rear axles are solid. All axles are mounted on [[air suspension]]. On the right side are four doors (first and last are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats, plastic Vogelsitze or Fainsa seats. The driver's cab is separated from the rest of the vehicle by a glazed partition. In the middle part and in the rear part is room for a pram or wheelchair. Original buses produced until 1995 had an open design of turntable, buses delivered in 1996 already have an enclosed design of the turntable as a successor [[Karosa B 941]].


== Production and operation ==
== Production and operation ==
Prototype of Karosa B741 was done by rebuilding [[Karosa C 744]] in the year [[1991]]. By end of this year started serial production, which continued until [[1997]]. Largest operator was [[Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy|Prague transport company]] (174 buses) and [[Dopravný podnik Bratislava|Bratislava transport company]] (104 buses). Between the years [[1991]] and [[1997]] was produced 620 of these buses.
Prototype of Karosa B741 was done by rebuilding [[Karosa C 744]] in 1991. Serial production started by the end of 1991 and continued until 1997. Largest operator was Prague transport company (174 buses) and [[Dopravný podnik Bratislava|Bratislava transport company]] (104 buses). Between 1991 and 1997, as many as 620 of these buses were produced.
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<ref>"Autobusy Karosa – 13. díl – městské a meziměstské kloubové autobusy řady 700" ''Československý dopravák'' issue 1 2009 pages 27-34</ref>
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| titul = Autobusy Karosa – 13. díl – městské a meziměstské kloubové autobusy řady 700
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These buses were operated also in other Czech cities, like [[Brno]], [[Ostrava]], [[Olomouc]], [[Zlín]], or in Slovakian cities like [[Košice]] or [[Nitra]].<br />
These buses were operated also in other Czech cities, like [[Brno]], [[Ostrava]], [[Olomouc]], [[Zlín]], or in Slovakian cities like [[Košice]] or [[Nitra]].<br />
Some buses were also operated in [[Russia]] and [[Lithuania]]
Some buses were also operated in [[Poland]], [[Lithuania]] and [[Russia]]


Currently, number of Karosa B741 buses is reduced, due to supply of new [[Low-floor bus|low-floor buses]], for example by [[SOR NB18]] made in [[Czech Republic]].
Currently, number of Karosa B741 buses is reduced, due to supply of new [[low-floor bus]]es, for example by [[SOR NB 18]] made in [[Czech Republic]] and [[Irisbus Citelis|Irisbus Citelis 18m]] made in [[France]], [[Italy]] and [[Czech Republic]].


Karosa B 741 operated in [[Prague]] were retired on 6 June 2015. The last city that Karosas were on service was [[Bratislava]], they were retired in 2021.
== Historical vehicles ==
Since [[2004]], there was effort to save Karosa B741 number 6001 (year 1991) of Prague transport company as historical vehicle, but later this bus was scrapped. Then was choosen bus no.6008 (year 1992) of Prague transport company, which was scrapped later in February [[2005]].<br />

Currently, this is list of all historical buses:
*private collector (2 buses no. 131 and 135, ex Transport Company České Budějovice)
*private collector (1 bus no. 220, formerly the Association of historical techniques and DP Děčín)
*Civil Association for the rescue of historic buses and trolleybuses Jihlava (ex DP Děčín no. 211)
*[[Dopravný podnik Bratislava|Bratislava transport company]] (bus no. 1306) year [[1992]]
*Transport Company of České Budějovice (bus no. 127) year [[1995]]
*private collector (bus no. 6135 ex Prague transport company) year [[1996]]


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{Commonscat|Karosa B 741}}
{{Commons category|Karosa B 741}}
{{Portal|Buses}}
{{Portal|Buses}}
* [[List of buses]]
* [[List of buses]]
* {{sk}} [http://imhd.sk/ba/index.php?w=3329302f30eff2212c24293a2f36ef1f&id=59 Článek o autobusech B 741 v Bratislavě]
* {{in lang|sk}} [http://imhd.sk/ba/index.php?w=3329302f30eff2212c24293a2f36ef1f&id=59 Článek o autobusech B 741 v Bratislavě]
* {{cz}} [http://foto-aktualne.mhdcr.biz/thumbnails.php?album=59 Fotogalerie autobusů B 741 v Praze]
* {{in lang|cs}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20060818020415/http://foto-aktualne.mhdcr.biz/thumbnails.php?album=59 Fotogalerie autobusů B 741 v Praze]
* {{cz}} [http://foto.bmhd.cz/DPMB/autobusy/B741/vozy/ Rozsáhlá fotogalerie vozů Karosa B 741 v Brně]
* {{in lang|cs}} [http://foto.bmhd.cz/DPMB/autobusy/B741/vozy/ Rozsáhlá fotogalerie vozů Karosa B 741 v Brně]
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== References ==
== References ==
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Karosa B 741
Karosa B741 in Bratislava, Slovakia
Overview
ManufacturerKarosa
Body and chassis
Doors4, air-operated
Floor typeHigh-floor
Chassissemi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
EngineLIAZ ML637S V6 Diesel engine
LIAZ ML636N Euro II V6 Diesel engine
Capacity42 sitting
102 standing
Power output190 kW (255 hp) (LIAZ ML637S)
175 kW (235 hp) (LIAZ ML636N)
TransmissionVoith DIWA 3-speed automatic ZF 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length17,355 mm (683.3 in)
Width2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Height3,165 mm (124.6 in)
Curb weight13,700 kg (30,200 lb) (Euro 0)
14,200 kg (31,300 lb) (Euro 2)
Chronology
PredecessorKarosa ŠM 16,5
SuccessorKarosa B 941
Semi-self-supporting body of Karosa B 741 with frame

Karosa B 741 is an articulated urban bus produced from 1991 to 1997 by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic. In many towns they replaced Ikarus 280 made in Hungary. It was succeeded by Karosa B 941 in 1997.

Construction features

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Karosa B 741 is a model of the Karosa 700 series. The B 741 is derived from the Karosa C 744 articulated intercity bus, and also unified with city bus models such as the B 731 and the B 732. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. The body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with automatic gearbox in the rear part. The engine drives only the third C axle, meaning that this articulated bus has a pusher configuration. The front axle is independent, middle and rear axles are solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are four doors (first and last are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats, plastic Vogelsitze or Fainsa seats. The driver's cab is separated from the rest of the vehicle by a glazed partition. In the middle part and in the rear part is room for a pram or wheelchair. Original buses produced until 1995 had an open design of turntable, buses delivered in 1996 already have an enclosed design of the turntable as a successor Karosa B 941.

Production and operation

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Prototype of Karosa B741 was done by rebuilding Karosa C 744 in 1991. Serial production started by the end of 1991 and continued until 1997. Largest operator was Prague transport company (174 buses) and Bratislava transport company (104 buses). Between 1991 and 1997, as many as 620 of these buses were produced. [1] These buses were operated also in other Czech cities, like Brno, Ostrava, Olomouc, Zlín, or in Slovakian cities like Košice or Nitra.
Some buses were also operated in Poland, Lithuania and Russia

Currently, number of Karosa B741 buses is reduced, due to supply of new low-floor buses, for example by SOR NB 18 made in Czech Republic and Irisbus Citelis 18m made in France, Italy and Czech Republic.

Karosa B 741 operated in Prague were retired on 6 June 2015. The last city that Karosas were on service was Bratislava, they were retired in 2021.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Autobusy Karosa – 13. díl – městské a meziměstské kloubové autobusy řady 700" Československý dopravák issue 1 2009 pages 27-34
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