Champion Bus Inc Defender Commercial Bus

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Champion Bus, Inc. offers a midsize bus the, Defender.  Defender buses are superior products that is designed with quality and price in mind.  The Defender line of buses provides a full list of features to meet the needs of that a passenger bus may offer.
 
With General Motors C5500 or International 3200 series chassis to choose from each features power steering, power brakes, tilt wheel, cruise control, heavy duty cooling systems and OEM dash air and heat.  The Defender has Steel-Gard construction, foam insulation, galvanized steel exterior skin and large side windows are all standard. The typical floorplan includes forward facing seats, perimeter interior luggage rack, ADA Package with front lift and ADA package with rear lift.  With floorplans that can accomodate 16 passengers to 37 passengers the Defender is ready to travel with a small group or a large group of passengers.  This bus is all that is expected plus more.  
 
Champion Bus has designed the Defender bus with all your needs in mind so today is the day to go pick up the Defender passenger bus today and drive the bus you've been wanting all along.

2010 Defender DF310RLINTL

Defender Bus by Champion Bus, Inc., Seats 24 Passengers, Rear Handicap Lift Opt., Seats on Floor Rails for Easy Positioning, Front Entrance Step w/Grab Rails, Rubber Flooring For Easy Clean Up & More. Offered w/Passenger Seating From 16 To 37. Over 22 Floorplans Available. Shown w/International Chassis, GMC Chassis Available. Gas or Diesel Engine Options w/GM C5500 Series. Diesel Engine Only w/International 3200 Series.

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Specification Description
Length 31'6"
Width 8'0"
Height 9'10"
Interior Height 6'6"
Gross Weight 23,500 lbs
Engine MaxxForce 7 200HP
Chassis International 3200
Tire Size 245/70R19.5G
Fuel Type Diesel
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Defender  Features:

Standard Features (2010)   

  • Steel-Gard Construction using 1 1/2" Steel tubing
  • Foam Insulation
  • Galvanized Steel Exterior Skin
  • 5 Year/ 75,000 Mile Structural warranty
  • Larger Side Windows: 36" X 45"

Options

  • Rear Air Conditioning & Heat
  • Passenger and Driver seats
  • Rubber Flooring
  • Audio Options
  • Paint and Graphics Packages

Chassis Specifications

  • General Motors C5500 Series Chassis, Gasoline or Diesel Engine
  • 19,500# GVWR, 183", 195" or 213" WB
  • 22,000# GVWR, 233" WB
  • 26,000# GVWR, 259" or 272" WB 
  • Allison Transmission
  • International 3200 Series Chassis, Diesel Engine
  • 23,500# GVWR, 193", 205", 217", 236" or 254" WB
  • 27,500# GVWR, 291" WB
  • Freightliner M2 Series Chassis, Diesel Engine
  • 26,000# GVWR, 220", 259" WB
  • 27,500# GVWR, 288" WB

Typical Floorplans

  • All Forward Facing Seats
  • Perimeter with Interior Luggage rack
  • ADA Package with Front Lift
  • ADA package with Rear Lift 
  • In-Step or Platform Lifts available. (In-Step GM only)

Body Lengths

  • General Motors Defender - 29', 31', 33', 35', 38'
  • International 3200 Defender - 27', 29', 30', 31', 35', 38' 
  • Freightliner M2 Defender - 31', 35', 38'

See us for a complete list features and available options.

All features and specifications are subject to change.


 
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Manu-Facts:

Champion Bus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thor Industries.  Champion was founded in 1953 and in 1972 built the facilities that currently house the operation that began producing Cutaway buses in 1981.  In February 1998, Thor Industries acquired certain assets including Champion Bus, Inc. from Champion Enterprises of Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Champion Bus is located on 73 acres in Imlay City, Michigan.  With over 194,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 250 dedicated employees, they are able to produce over 1,200 mid-size buses per year.

Since 1999, Champion has been ISO certified and is currently registered as ISO 9001:2000.  Champion was also the first bus company to be QVM certified by Ford Motor Company.  The majority of the Champion Bus products have been tested at the Federal Transit Authority's, Altoona Pennsylvania, testing facility and all products are in compliance with Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards.
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Saturday: By Appointment Only
Sunday: Closed

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Saturday & Sunday: Closed


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