Australasian Bus & Coach – May 2019

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ustralianbusandcoachdeliveriescontinue

along a solid road this year, with a figure

of 108 almost identical to March – and

maintaining an average number of 109 in

2019.

The Swedes continued to lead the chassis market, but

Scania’s (24) and Volvo’s (22) tallies were both down 12 each

on last month, highlighting a closeness in the market for

the month. Mercedes-Benz was third on 14, as seven more

manufacturers followed on 10 or less.

Similarly for the body builders, Volgren led

on 30, but was not as clear a standout as

in previous months. BCI, Bustech and Irizar

couldn’t be separated, all recorded 13 deliveries

each. Again, seven more builders also had 10 or

less this month.

For air-conditioners, market leader Thermo

King also repeated its previous month’s tally of

47,maintainingitsfirmgripatthetip.Denso (16), Hispacold

(16) and Spheros (15) all closely fought it out for second

place.

Once again Victoria was the busiest of the states, taking

31 per cent of the market. Queensland just pipped NSW by

1 per cent (26 to 25), while WA and SA took a smaller slice

of the cherry pie.

Turn overleaf for comprehensive Australian bus and coach

delivery information for April. Please note all data is as

supplied from manufacturers, with their involvement at

their discretion.

Deliveries motor

along in April

Another month, another similar return for bus and coach

deliveries, exclusive ABC data reveals

The Swedes continued to lead the

chassis market.

DELIVERIES APRIL 2019