2003 Thomas Freightliner FS65 School Bus – 5.9L 24V Cummins – No DEF – $8,000
For sale is a 2003 Thomas Built school bus on a Freightliner FS65 chassis. Former Flippin Public School bus. Starts, runs, and drives.
Powered by a 5.9L 24-valve Cummins turbo diesel with an Allison push-button automatic transmission. Older pre-DEF diesel — no DEF required.
213,505 miles showing and approximately 9,168 engine hours.
The bus recently passed its Arkansas Department of Education school bus inspection, with the current inspection sticker valid through January 2027. It was maintained and inspected for school service.
Specifications and features:
* 5.9L 24-valve Cummins turbo diesel
* Pre-DEF diesel — no DEF required
* Allison push-button automatic transmission
* 231,505 miles showing
* Approximately 9,168 engine hours
* 77-passenger + driver factory capacity
* Passenger seats still installed
* Air brakes
* Power steering
* Front and rear heat
* 32,000 lb GVWR
* 12,000 lb front axle rating
* 20,000 lb rear axle rating
* 11R22.5 commercial tires
* 276-inch wheelbase
* Stop arm and crossing arm
* Emergency exits
* Thomas Built body
* Freightliner FS65 chassis
The bus is complete and in good overall condition for its age and mileage. Interior remains in its original school-bus configuration with passenger seats installed. Exterior has normal cosmetic wear, fading, and paint wear from more than 20 years of school service. See photos for overall condition.
This would make a good candidate for a church or camp bus, work/crew bus, mobile business, equipment hauler, or skoolie/RV conversion. The 5.9L 24-valve Cummins, Allison automatic, and no-DEF drivetrain make this an attractive older diesel platform for someone wanting to avoid the more complicated emissions systems found on newer buses.
Originally built for Flippin Public School in Flippin, Arkansas, and placed into service in August 2002. Titled as a 2003 model year.
Clear Arkansas title in hand.
Located in Norfork, Arkansas.
Asking $8,000.
SOLD AS-IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY.
Showing available by appointment. Serious inquiries only. Email if interested.