Thomas Minotour dimensions
Thomas Built Buses · Front engine · Current platform · OEM verified
A current Type A cutaway body offered on Ford and GM chassis. It is much easier to park and generally less intimidating to operate, but chassis-specific engines, transmissions, wheelbases, tires and payload ratings must be separated.
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Dimensions
| Overall length | 20–25 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildable interior length | 12–17.5 ft | |
| Buildable floor area | 72–112 sq ft | |
| Standing volume | 430–670 cu ft | |
| Interior width | 88 in | |
| Interior height | 74 in | |
| Exterior width | 96 in | |
| Overall height | 108–118 in | |
| Wheelbases | 138", 139", 158", 159" | |
| GVWR | up to 14500 lb |
Drivetrain & chassis
| Tires | Ford or GM cutaway tire package; verify chassis placard | |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulic chassis brakes | |
| Suspension | Ford or GM cutaway chassis suspension | |
| Fuel | Chassis-specific | |
| Axle ratio | Chassis and order specific |
Configurations
| 138″ wheelbase | about 20–22 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| 158″ wheelbase | about 23–25 ft |
Strengths and cautions
Works in its favour
- Compact footprint and easier parking
- Ford and GM service familiarity
- Useful for solo or couple layouts
- Lower entry height than many full-size buses
Check before you buy
- Payload can be consumed quickly by tanks and heavy finishes
- Interior width and headroom vary by body/chassis specification
- Wheel wells dominate a larger share of the floor
- Ford and GM versions must not be merged into one drivetrain record
Will a bed fit crosswise?
Interior width is about 88 inches before framing and panelling.
| Twin crosswise (75″) | Fits, about 13″ spare | |
|---|---|---|
| Full / double crosswise (75″) | Fits, about 13″ spare | |
| Queen crosswise (80″) | Fits, about 8″ spare | |
| King crosswise (80″) | Fits, about 8″ spare |
Similar platforms
Type C
Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2
Type DThomas Saf-T-Liner EFX2
Type DThomas Saf-T-Liner HDX2
Type ABlue Bird Micro Bird (2005-2020)
Type ACollins Bus Type A (2000-2015)
Type AIC Bus AE Series (2005-2015)
Figures here come from manufacturer documentation, but bodies were ordered to spec, so two vehicles of the same model year can still differ. Measure before you buy materials.