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Intercity bus Higer KLQ6119TQ with a capacity of 47 passengers. Higer Photos

The Higer KLQ6119TQ bus is available in two modifications , the first – intercity – went on sale in Russia in 2008, the second – tourist – is a new product in 2014. The main difference is the overall dimensions of the models: 11550x2550x3400 (3500 with air conditioning) and 12500x2550x3400 (3500 with air conditioning), respectively, but there are other discrepancies.

Reference. Differences in modifications are represented by the “/” sign; the characteristics indicated first of all are inherent in the model that appeared on the market earlier - since 2008. Some parameters are similar, therefore they are indicated in a single version.

Detailed description and device...

...intercity version

The usual, and probably the most logical, fact is that the vast majority of imported buses sold here are just basic models, modified to suit Russian conditions. It’s all the more pleasant that the Higer company approached the process of passenger transportation from a slightly different angle. Instead of modernizing already developed positions, a new model of the Higer 6119 intercity bus was created specifically for our market. Well, let's see if it was worth the effort?

Over the years of sales, Higer 6119 has already become familiar on our roads, however, even when it first appeared on the market, it was not very noticeable. Classic oriental appearance - simple and functional.

Bus Higer KLQ6119TQ. Higer Photos

But as always in such cases, there is complete freedom for passengers. Simple shaped windows provide good visibility. A smooth window sill line made it possible to create a level floor throughout the entire cabin , right down to the last row of seats. At the same time, despite the rigid fixation of the seats, it was possible to create comfortable conditions for all passengers, avoiding the so-called “damaged” seats. And this takes into account the fact that the backs of the seats recline to an angle that feels much greater than that of competitors.

Perhaps a luggage compartment with a capacity of 5.15 cubic meters. Some may find it a bit small. In vain, after all, this is not a long-range airliner, but a bus for intraregional transport. In addition, the through compartments, which allow luggage to be removed from any side of the car, are separated in diameter by braces that prevent luggage from moving during sudden braking or acceleration.

While driving the bus, I was not able to experience any supernatural sensations. Higer 6119 turned out to be simple, understandable and, probably, therefore not memorable. After the trip, you simply leave your usual workplace.

The gearshift lever is convenient to use as an armrest - good. Due to its large length, the gears are not switched on quite clearly - that’s bad. A huge windshield with a “double” blade on the driver’s side and convenient mirrors provide excellent visibility forward and backward – good. Due to the small size of the driver's side window and the wide pillar, when entering the acceleration lane, you have to actively turn your head and look out the passenger window, and it is inconvenient to submit documents through the small window, and even more so to talk with inspectors - bad.

Interior of the Higer KLQ6119TQ bus. Higer Photos

The bus confidently accelerates and brakes both with the help of the Telma electromagnetic transmission brake and the main Wabco brake system - good. A speed limiter set at 100 km/h impairs the capabilities of the bus, not reaching the safe limit - bad. And there are many such moments. But the essence is the same - the bus is completely controlled by the driver, who clearly knows what to expect from Higer, what he can and cannot do.

Probably the only combination of the incongruous is the system of mirrors . No matter how well they allow you to control the situation from behind or from the side , they are just as useless when boarding and disembarking passengers. And if the driver sees the first door directly, then what is happening in the area of ​​the second is reliably hidden by the front door in the open position. the camera at the second door helps a lot in this situation . But the problem is that in bright sunshine it turned out to be difficult to make out its image - the monitor is overexposed. And since it is the same for the rear view camera, there are the same problems with the image transmitted from it. To be fair, I note that the clarity, truthfulness of the image and the width of the “coverage” are pleasantly surprising.

An interesting point, however, characteristic of the entire line of Higer intercity buses, is the function of automatically closing the doors when moving away . Moreover, it only works if the bus has been put on the handbrake - a kind of unique way to discipline the driver.

I would like to end my acquaintance with the Higer 6119TQ on one more positive point. In almost every test with Higer buses, we talk about the fact that the Chinese quite quickly make certain changes to the design. Small and not very small, but they are in every model sold, after all, China and Russia are different countries.

It is even more interesting to note that more than 25 different changes . The most significant: additional Henkel sound insulation of the floor above the engine compartment; heating the tank with urea is a relevant solution for our frosts; interior floor heaters were replaced with wall-mounted ones to avoid moisture ingress; function of forced fresh air flow in the windshield heater (in the defroster); wiring with sealed connectors, laid in fireproof corrugations, nipple extensions for inflating the inner wheels of the rear axle (the outer ramp had to be removed); air outlet in the front bumper for tire inflation; The belt drive of the cooling system fan has been replaced with a fan with an electromagnetic clutch, etc.

...tourist version

Tourist bus Higer KLQ6119TQ Premium. Higer Photos

The Higer KLQ6119TQ tourist bus model, well known on the Russian market, has undergone a radical modernization . Upon closer examination, we found out that compared to its predecessor, the new product has become longer, more spacious, more powerful and more comfortable.

The new 55-seat tourist Higer KLQ6119TQ received the Russian OTTS at the beginning of 2014, and its first appearance to the general public took place at the World of Buses 2014 festival in Kolomna.

In appearance, the car resembles the previous 47-seater model, sold since 2008. This is probably why the manufacturer decided to use the same model index, which introduced some confusion into the catalog. However, the distributor has already found a way out of the situation by adding the prefix “Premium” to the designation of the new bus. This is how it is identified by most clients.

So, Higer KLQ6119TQ “Premium” is a completely new bus that has little in common with its predecessor . When creating it, the Chinese manufacturer was guided by the European competitor MAN Lion's Regio. The main features were increased passenger capacity and comfort . The car, which can accommodate 55 passengers and is 12.5 m long, has a wheelbase of 6200 mm. In terms of capacity, the new product surpasses the 6129 model, which until recently was the flagship of the Higer model range. According to sellers, carriers operating on intercity routes find this model more interesting.

The body was also generally borrowed from the 29th model, only the rear overhang was lengthened. According to the description, the body structure is semi-supporting . This means that spars . The body design meets European safety standards. She received increased attention. It should be noted that Higer subjects its buses to actual (not calculated) rollover rigidity tests. All elements of the power frame are subjected to cataphoresis treatment (Higer launched the cataphoresis line in 2012). The sides of the body are sheathed with galvanized sheets , the hatches are made of aluminum, the front and rear masks are plastic. Adaptation for Russian conditions provides for additional thermal insulation of the sides and ceiling (foam) plus tinted double-glazed windows.

You can get inside the cabin through two single-leaf doors , one located in the front overhang, the other in the central part of the body. door heaters are provided at both doors . The bus interior is spacious, bright and pleasant ; the interior is dominated by light gray tones of the side and ceiling panels. The cabin has 55 comfortable seats arranged in 4 rows.

Interior of the Higer KLQ6119TQ Premium bus. Higer Photos

In the central rows there is the possibility of transverse displacement towards the aisle . All seats are equipped with seat belts , but there are no folding tables in the backs. Nevertheless, there can be many options for seats (manov ones can also be offered to order), there are also plenty of upholstery options, but velor upholstery of the backrest and pillows is considered the most practical. By the way, this solution was borrowed from the Scania-Higer project.

As befits “tourists”, in the cabin above the windows there are spacious luggage racks for hand luggage of passengers, equipped with additional luggage securing using a regular elastic band, which, in fact, is enough - simple and original. The driver and passengers have individual lighting and ventilation units . Air conditioning and Spheros auxiliary heater are offered as standard. It is also worth noting the absence of a pungent odor in the cabin, which, unfortunately, is inherent in cars produced in the Middle Kingdom.

The driver's workplace is not much different from its predecessor. A complete abundance of major and minor appliances. an indicator of malfunction of air suspension cylinders is displayed on the central panel and a central lubrication control device is located next to it. On the left hand of the driver are the keys for turning on the interior lighting and the air conditioner display. Adjacent to them is a rather archaic dial for the urea level indicator. But there is no tachograph as standard. This equipment will have to be ordered separately. air-suspended driver's with a comfortable backrest and the necessary number of adjustments is quite comfortable. But the passage to it is somewhat limited by the gearbox lever with a handle made to look like wood.

Continuing the external inspection of the liner, we can safely say that passengers will not have any problems with placing luggage: the luggage compartments are quite spacious , in addition, they are end-to-end and allow luggage to be removed from any side of the car, and are divided across by braces that prevent luggage from moving during sudden braking or overclocking. technological compartments on the sides : this is a battery unit, an auxiliary heater, a washer reservoir, a urea tank, etc. The hood of the car is also quite wide and provides free access to engine components and assemblies.

The entire unit base is taken from the 6129 model: 340-horsepower Cummins ISLe in Euro-4 version (from 2015 Euro-5), 6-speed gearbox, dependent air suspension, transmission electrodynamic retarder with 4-position switching.

Driver's seat of the Higer KLQ6119TQ Premium bus. Higer Photos

Interestingly, the front suspension uses not ordinary trailing arms or leaf springs as a guiding device, but a beam spring with an air spring placed above the axle beam. For ease of maintenance of the chassis components, a standard centralized lubrication system is provided.

While on the move, the bus pleased me with its driving performance. From the passenger's point of view, the car is quite suitable for its purpose. Comfortable soft chairs, a spacious and bright interior create a comfortable travel environment . From the driver's point of view, there are also no particular complaints. Visibility was excellent. Sufficiently convenient mirrors allow you to control the situation around the car quite well. Higer KLQ6119TQ “Premium” behaves wonderfully on the road: confident acceleration, maneuverability, refined reactions to steering wheel turns, excellent brakes and a soft ride. The 6-speed manual gearbox did not surprise us in any way, but there were no complaints about its performance during our acquaintance.

Near distance

Within a year of sales, Higer 6119 had already become familiar on our roads, however, even when it appeared on the market, it was not very noticeable. Classic oriental appearance - simple and functional.

But as always in such cases, there is complete freedom for passengers. Simple shaped windows provide good visibility. A straight window sill line made it possible to create a level floor throughout the entire cabin, right down to the last row of seats. At the same time, despite the rigid fixation of the seats, it was possible to create comfortable conditions for all passengers, avoiding the so-called “damaged” seats. And this takes into account the fact that the backs of the seats recline to an angle that feels much greater than that of competitors.

Perhaps the luggage compartment with a capacity of 5.15 m3 may seem small to some. In vain, after all, this is not a long-range airliner, but a bus for intraregional transport. In addition, the through compartments, which allow luggage to be removed from any side of the car, are separated in diameter by braces that prevent luggage from moving during sudden braking or acceleration.

Currently, there are three main bus options: with air conditioning and without vents, with air conditioning and vents, without air conditioning but with vents. I would recommend going with the second option. There are many ways to prevent unauthorized opening of the windows, but in the event of a failure of the air conditioning system, or simply when parked for a long time on a hot day, you will remember them with a kind word more than once.

Basic information, characteristics

• Manufacturer/manufacturer where the equipment is produced/manufactured. Higer is a Chinese automobile manufacturer and is currently the leading manufacturer of city and tourist buses in China and the second largest in the world. Founded in 1998. The declared basis of the production philosophy: “Focus on safety and quality of service.”
• Purpose. Intercity, tourist.
• Class. Big.
• Body type. Semi-supporting structure, all-sheet galvanized cladding, aluminum luggage compartment hatch covers. Electrophoresis treatment/Semi-supporting structure, solid galvanized sheet metal, aluminum luggage compartment hatch covers.
• Body life, years. Up to two years or 100,000 km. mileage/2 years without mileage restrictions.

Basic characteristics

• Body dimensions, mm. (LxWxH). 11550x2550x3400 (3500 with air conditioning)/12500x2550x3400 (3500 with air conditioning).
• Number and dimensions of doors. Two pneumatically operated, single-leaf passenger doors are equipped with a pinch-proof mechanism. Video surveillance system for the middle door. Remote opening/closing of passenger doors.
• Total number of seats, including landing seats. 47+1 (driver)/55+1 (guide)+1 (driver)
• Type of seats. Seats for passengers. A mechanism for changing the backrest tilt, a mechanism for moving the seats to the center, retractable armrests on the aisle side, seat belts.
• Driver's seat. With headrest, weight adjustment, backrest and seat cushion adjustment in 2 directions, seat belt.
• Electrical equipment. Waterproof, single-wire, with a negative pole, shorted to ground, rated voltage – 24V. Two batteries - 200Ah, main generator - 140A, additional - 150A.
• Glazing. Double tinted windows or single glazing with windows. Curtains for the passenger compartment, a sun shade and a sliding window for the driver.

Bus HIGER KLQ6119TQ

Procedure for registration of participation in the auction, list of participant documents and requirements for registration: To participate in the auction, the applicant submits to the operator an email. site at the Internet address: https://lot-online.ru/ application for participation in open tenders, drawn up in the form of an electronic document. An application for participation in the auction is drawn up in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation and the ETP Regulations in Russian and must contain the following information: name, legal form, location, postal address of the applicant (for a legal entity); last name, first name, patronymic, passport details, information about the applicant’s place of residence (for an individual); contact phone number, email address of the applicant; bank details for refund of the deposit; information about the presence or absence of interest of the applicant in relation to the debtor, creditors, the bankruptcy trustee and the nature of this interest, information about the participation of the bankruptcy trustee in the applicant’s capital, as well as the self-regulatory organization of arbitration managers, of which the bankruptcy trustee is a member or leader. The application for participation in the auction must be signed with the electronic signature of the applicant

Procedure and criteria for determining the winner of the auction: The right to acquire property belongs to the bidder who submitted, within the prescribed period, an application for participation in the auction with an offer for the price of the property not lower than the initial sale price of the property for a certain period of the auction, in the absence of proposals from other participants. If several bidders submitted bids with different proposals for the price of the property, but not lower than the initial sale price of the property for a certain bidding period, the right to purchase the property belongs to the bidder who offered the maximum price. If several bidders submitted bids with equal price offers, but not lower than the initial sales price established for a certain bidding period, the right to purchase the property belongs to the bidder who first submitted an bid to participate in the auction

Term and procedure for signing the purchase and sale agreement: Within five days from the date of signing the protocol, the bankruptcy trustee sends the winning bidder an offer to conclude a purchase and sale agreement for property with a draft of this agreement attached.

Deadlines for payment of the purchase price based on the results of the auction: Deadline for payment of property - within 30 days from the date of conclusion of the purchase and sale agreement by transfer of funds Recipient of payments LLC "UTT-RTS"; Recipient's TIN 8612010465; Recipient checkpoint 772901001; Recipient's account number 40702810663250000485; Name of the recipient's bank Moscow Russian Federation JSC Rosselkhozbank; BIC of the recipient's bank 044525430; Cor. recipient's bank account 30101810045250000430;

Specifications

1. Fuel type. Diesel.
2. Fuel tank capacity, l. 2x175.
3. Curb and technically permissible weight, kg. 13800 and 18000/14000…14600 and 19500 (18000 allowed).
4. Load on the front and rear axles based on the technically permissible weight, kg.
   6500 and 11,500/-
5. Minimum turning radius, m. 11500/-
6. Front approach angle/rear departure angle, degrees.
7. Steering gear. Power steering ZF 8095, adjustable steering column in height and tilt.
8. Steering type. "Screw-ball nut-rack-sector"
9. Brake system. Working. Pneumatic two-circuit drive with division into circuits along the axes, WABCO ABS, WABCO air dryer. Wheel brakes: Front wheels - disc or drum type. Rear wheels – drum type
10. Parking lot. Drive (Haldex automatic levers) from spring energy accumulators to the brake mechanisms of the rear wheels.
11. Auxiliary. Transmission brake electromagnetic type Telma/Retarder.

additional characteristics

Heating and ventilation system. Autonomous heater Spheros. Wall-mounted heaters along the entire length of the cabin. Heater for the driver. Windshield defroster with fresh air function. Step heaters. Climate control system or without it. Sunroofs with fans./Uniform heating along the entire length of the bus, heating of the driver's seat, windshield defroster, autonomous heating system Spheros, Air conditioning.

Luggage compartment volume, cubic meters 5,15/8,5.

Luggage compartment location. Under the bottom, in the central part of the structure.

Empty platform

I would like to end my acquaintance with the Higer 6119TQ on one more positive point.
In almost every test with Higer buses, we talk about the fact that the Chinese quite quickly make certain changes to the design. Small and not very small, but they are in every model sold, after all, China and Russia are different countries. Comparative analysis of technical characteristics of buses

It is all the more interesting to note that more than 25 different changes were made to the bus, specially designed for our conditions, based on the results of its operation. I guess we won’t list them all. We note only the most significant: additional Henkel soundproofing of the floor above the engine compartment; heating the tank with urea is a relevant solution for our frosts; interior floor heaters were replaced with wall-mounted ones to avoid moisture ingress; function of forced fresh air flow in the windshield heater (in the defroster); wiring with sealed connectors, laid in fireproof corrugations, nipple extensions for inflating the inner wheels of the rear axle (the outer ramp had to be removed); air outlet in the front bumper for tire inflation; The belt drive of the cooling system fan has been replaced with a fan with an electromagnetic clutch, etc. As you can see, serious work has been done.

It is worth noting that cataphoresis treatment of the body has now been introduced, which should have a positive effect on performance. Here it is, Higer 6119 - a bus for working on a short intercity route of 200–300 km.

Provided a car for testing

Engine/powertrain characteristics

Driver's seat of the Higer KLQ6119TQ bus. Higer Photos

• Model. Cummins ISDe 300-40/Cummins ISL 9.5-385E51A or Weichai WP10.375E53.
• Type. Diesel engines with HOLSET turbocharging and air intercooling.
• Number and arrangement of cylinders. 6-cylinder, in-line.
• Environmental safety standards. Euro-4/Euro-5.
• Working volume, l. 6.7/ 9.46 or 9.726.
• Engine power, kW (hp)/min. 198 (300) at 2500 rpm/284 (385) or 276 (375).
• Maximum torque, Nm/min. 945 at 1400 rpm/1482 at 1400 rpm. or 1650 at 1200…1500 rpm.
• Engine location. Rear longitudinal.
• Checkpoint. Mechanical Qijiang S6-90, 6-speed synchronized, with cable drive/FAST 6DS180T, 6-speed synchronized, with cable drive.
• Suspension. Pneumatic (6-air springs) with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars/Pneumatic, with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bars. Automatic lubrication system.
• Control fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100 km. 23 – 29/100 km (suburban – urban cycle).

Long life

And of course, “if you love to ride, you also love to carry a sled.”
We are, of course, talking about maintenance. Now the frequency of its implementation is 15,000 km. But since the buses come from China under their own power, the first maintenance at Rusbusinessavto is combined with pre-sale preparation, and the client receives a bus that has already been run-in. Current maintenance costs are presented in the table. Cost of scheduled maintenance Higer 6119

I note that with the increase in service mileage from 10,000 km to 15,000 km, the warranty period was also increased to two years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first).

As for conducting an independent ETO, everything is simple.
The hatches of the technological compartments open to a large angle. The layout of the power plant and auxiliary systems is also quite free and there should be no problems with access anywhere. In fact, there are only two complaints, or rather potential quibbles. Firstly, these are both double-strand and twin belts stretched throughout the engine compartment, which in the event of a break, it is unknown what they will “grab” on their way. And secondly, these are vertically placed batteries. No doubt, this arrangement saves a fair amount of space, but removing the batteries for recharging during maintenance is not very convenient - the compartment is small, and the weight of the cans is decent. Technical characteristics of the Higer KLQ 6119TQ bus

Equipment

Interior equipment. Audio system, rearview video system, luggage racks, individual panel ventilation and reading lights, electronic clock/Seats with armrest, backrest tilt adjustment and function of sliding the seat to the center, ventilation panel and reading lights, luggage rack.

Other equipment. Automatic fire extinguishing system for the engine compartment and autonomous heater. Automatic lubrication system. Decorative wheel caps, oil pan protection/automatic lubrication system, remote control for opening/closing the front and rear doors, rearview video system, electronic clock, decorative wheel caps, electrically adjustable and heated rear-view mirrors, oil pan protection, ERA-GLONASS (button emergency call), ESC stability control.

Features/Benefits

The bus was created specifically for the Russian market, it allows you to most effectively solve the transport problems of both passenger carriers and enterprises using buses for corporate transportation.

The main advantages of the model : large passenger capacity, the presence of an additional seat for a guide, rich equipment that ensures passenger comfort and ease of control by the driver; it is also important to note that the bus has one of the lowest prices on the market.

Licensed components such as a Cummins engine, Bosch fuel system, Wabco brake system, Spheros autonomous heater ensure reliable operation and stable profits.

The bus is certified.