| Champion Solo
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| Years of manufacture |
1997 to 2000
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| Length |
30 feet
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| Width |
96 inches
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| Power/Fuel |
Diesel
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The Champion Bus Solo (also stylized as SoLo) is a 30 foot low floor bus. It was available with a 3 inch kneeling feature that made boarding easier for people who have physical disabilities. In 1999, the look of the Solo was updated with different headlights, rounder top, and extended engine compartment. Sales of the Solo never reached high levels as only a few transit operators in North America operate them. It was discontinued in 2000.
Specifications
| Dimensions
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| Length: 30' 10"
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| Width: 96"
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| Height: 115"
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| Wheelbase: 160", 168", 220"
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| Turning Radius: 181"
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| Gross Vehicle Weight: 31,000lbs
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| Engine
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| Cummins B5.9 230 hp, Engine Rollout, Remote Start Switch
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| Cooling system
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| Over/Under Radiator, dual 18" hydraulic fans
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| Transmission
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| Allison MT-643
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| Front axle/suspension
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| Spartan Low Floor
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| Independent Front SLR Suspension 12,000 lbs
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| Kneeling 3" with Quick Recovery
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| Rear axle
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| Eaton 19,000 lbs.
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| Rear suspension
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| Granning 19,000 lbs. Rear Trailing Beam.
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| Brake system
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| S-cam air drum brakes w/ Anti-lock Brake System
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| Tires
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| 275/70R X 22.5
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| Steering
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| Power steering w/ tilt and telescopic column
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| Electrical
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| 6-BCI 1125CCA batteries on slide tray
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| Alternator, Neihoff 300 Amp 12/24 Volt
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| Fuel tank
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| 80 Gallons
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Operators
Canada 
- Durham Region Transit - Durham Region, ON
- Montreal Biodome shuttle (operated by Groupe Galland) - Montreal, QC
- Markham Transit - Markham, ON
- Medicine Hat Transit - Medicine Hat, AB
- Orillia Transit - Orillia, ON
- Richmond Hill Transit - Richmond Hill, ON
- St. Thomas Transit - St. Thomas, ON
- Vaughan Transit - Vaughan, ON
- Whitby Transit - Whitby, ON
- York Region Transit - York Region, ON
United States 
