- NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE OFF THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE CONTRACT!

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. 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 Vehicle Safety Standards.

The body has a steel cage construction. When the sidewalls, floor, and roof are welded together, they form a strong, durable structure.


MODEL BREAKDOWN

Quick Jump: Crusader | Challenger | Defender

CRUSADER

Beauty is more than skin deep when it comes to the Crusader. A bus designed and built like this stands first in line for comfort and durability. Take a close-up look at Crusader.  For low cost applications and long-run durability, you won't find another bus that measures up.  

• Available on Ford E-350 138" or 158” wheelbase chassis, dual rear wheels, with either a gas or diesel engine
• Available on Chevy Express 139" or 159" wheelbase chassis, dual rear wheels, with either a gas or diesel engine  
• Special needs and wheelchair lift configurations available
• Capacities range from X to X passengers

Brochure: Crusader | [top]

 
CHALLENGER

It's the street-wise people mover that's tough enough to stand up to the worst street conditions, yet comfortable enough to keep your passengers happy.   Challenger's steel-cage frame and rugged chassis deliver the ultimate in durability and safety, while patented foam insulation helps keep riders comfortable in any season and shuts out the worst of urban noise.  

• Available on Ford E-350 158" wheelbase chassis, dual rear wheels, with either a gas or diesel engine
• Available on Ford E-450 158”, 176”, or 190” wheelbase chassis, dual rear wheels, with either a gas or diesel engine
• Available on Chevy GMT 610 139" or 159" wheelbase chassis, dual rear wheels, with either a gas or diesel engine  
• Available on GM C4500 165” or 185” wheelbase chassis, dual rear wheels, with either a gas or diesel engine
• Special needs and wheelchair lift configurations available
• Capacities range from X to X passengers

Brochure: Challenger | [top]

DEFENDER

When it comes to tough, durable buses, Champion wrote the script - and the Defender is the lead.  Defender is the medium-duty bus with heavy-duty performance to provide reliable service under the toughest working conditions.   Defender offers the widest chassis selection of any bus in its class - International or General Motors.  

• Available on GM C5500 chassis, with 183”, 195”, 213”, 233”, 259”, or 272” wheelbase, with a diesel engine
• Available on an International 3200 chassis, with 193", 205", 217", 236" or 254" wheelbase, with a diesel engine
• Special needs and wheelchair lift configurations available
• Capacities range from X to X passengers

Brochure: Defender | [top]


MANUFACTURER LINKS
www.championbus.com

COOPERATIVE BIDS AVAILABLE
Available for purchase off the 2009 ODOT Contract.

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