Champion Bus Defender

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Champion Defender
Years of manufacture ? to Present
Length 27 feet to 38 feet
Width 96 inches
Height 118 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel, Gasoline

The Champion Bus Defender is a large cutaway type bus built on the Ford F-550, International 3200, Freightliner M2 or Chevrolet GMT560 chassis. Defender bodywork was also available on the IC Bus AC Series.

Specifications (Chevrolet GMT560 Chassis)

Engine

  • GM Duramax 6.6L (diesel)
  • GM 8.1L (gasoline)

Transmission

GVWR

  • 19,500 lbs (28' & 31')
  • 22,000 lbs (33')
  • 26,000 lbs (35' & 38')

Wheelbase

  • 213.5", 233", 259" or 272"

Height

  • 118"

Specifications (Freightliner M2 Chassis)

Engine

Transmission

GVWR

  • 19,000 lbs
  • 27,500 lbs

Wheelbase

  • 220", 259" or 288"

Specifications (International 3200 Chassis)

Engine

Transmission

GVWR

  • 23,500 lbs

Wheelbase

  • 205", 217", 254" or 291"

Height

  • 118"

Operators

Canada

United States

References