The Defender is a medium-duty bus providing heavy-duty performance. The guts of this Champion include durability and comfort features that place it head and shoulders above the competitive fleet.

Defender's tough electronically controlled V8 diesel and Allison transmission deliver longer service intervals for years of low-cost operation. Its increased load capacity, multifunctional floor plan, and comfortable seating and footroom meet the demands of any type of service.

The Defender is maintenance friendly, with a tilt hood for total engine access. Champion's Defender provides a bus to please your passengers, your maintenance personnel, and your budget.

Built on the International 3400 chassis, the Defender is available in lengths from 27 - 34 feet accommodating up to 35 passengers.

Standard Equipment
  • Automotive Air
  • Dual Battery
  • Tilt/Cruise Control
  • 65 Gallon Fuel Tank
  • Front & Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes
  • Power Steering
  • Tires - 19.5 Wheels
  • Allison AT545 Transmission
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Rear Air Suspension
  • Vinyl Ceiling
  • Double Door With Manual Control
  • Electrical Panel
  • 2 lb. Fire Extinguisher
  • Flat Floor
  • Carpeted Flooring With Black Rubber Center
  • 5/8" Pressure Treated Plywood
  • FullView Curb Window
  • Insulation, Foamed in Place
  • 12V Interior Lighting
  • Granite Vinyl Interior Sidewall
  • Stepwell Lights
  • Sideview Mirrors
  • Modesty Panel (1)
  • Steel Rear Bumper With Built-In Anti Ride
  • Rear Mud Flaps
  • Painted Galvanealed Steel Roof
  • Rub Rails
  • Exterior Galvanealed Steel & Alucobond Sidewalls
  • Stainless Steel Stanchion
  • Steel-Gard® Construction - Floor, Roof, Sidewalls
  • Track Seating
  • Floor Frame Undercoating
  • 39" x 45" T-Slider Windows
  • Paint - Base White

Optional Equipment
  • Air Conditioning Up To 98,000 BTU
  • 30,000 or 65,000 BTU Heater
  • Fast Idle Switch
  • 200/170 Amp Alternator
  • AM/FM Cassette With Four Speakers
  • Door Activated Dome & Step Lights
  • Side Directional Lights
  • PA System
  • Circuit Breakers In Lieu Of Fuses
  • Defrost Fan
  • 32" or 40" Electric Door
  • Stainless Steel Wheel Inserts
  • Rear Door - 37" x 56"
  • Spare Tire - Loose
  • Rear Tow Hooks
  • 8-D Battery With Slide Tray
  • Master Disconnect Switch
  • TV/VCP Packages
  • Front Mud Flaps
  • Steel Underbelly
  • Underfloor Urethane Insulation
  • Drop Floor Luggage
  • Destination Sign
  • Fare Box
  • Front Glove Box
  • Luggage Racks
  • Movable Luggage Partition Wall
  • Pull Cord Passenger Signal
  • ADA Wheelchair Lift Packages
  • D.O.T. Packages
  • Crossview Mirror
  • Driver's Barrier
  • Escape Hatches
  • Fresnel Lens
  • Roof Hand Rails
  • Back-Up Alarm
  • 5 lb. Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid - 13 Units
  • Reflector Kit
  • 9" Round Mirror
  • Right Hand Grab Rail
  • Stanchion With Modesty Panel
  • Stanchion Padding
  • White Standee Line
  • Seats - Armrests
  • Seats - Padded Grab Handles
  • Seats - Seat Belts
  • Seats - Low, Mid, or High Back
  • Seats - Rigid or Recliner
  • High Back Driver's Seat
  • Jump Seats
  • Specialized Paint, Logos, ∓ Lettering