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Champion Bus

The Crusader, Challenger, Defender, and LF Transporter shuttle-bus lines.

4 models still supported

5 pre-owned in stock now

Crusader Challenger Defender LF Transporter

Champion Bus models have been discontinued.

Contact TESCO for a similar vehicle or for parts support. We continue to service and supply parts for Champion Bus units in the field.

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About Champion Bus

Champion Bus built a full range of shuttle buses, from the narrow-bodied Crusader to the medium-duty Defender and the low-floor LF Transporter, and TESCO represented the line through the end of production.

TESCO continues to service Champion buses and stock replacement parts, and pre-owned Champion units appear in our used inventory as they come available.

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Champion Bus

Crusader

The Champion Crusader is a highly maneuverable narrow-bodied shuttle, ideal for shorter trips and one-way streets. Choose between a Ford or Chevrolet chassis and enjoy upgraded interior finishes and exterior body style. Built with our small-group, quick-trip customers in mind, the Crusader is the go-to model for public transport, assisted-living facilities, health care transport and para-transport.

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Challenger

The Champion Challenger is available on multiple chassis platforms and a variety of lengths to fit your transportation needs. Its wider body can accommodate multiple passenger configurations and is ideal for longer routes and applications. The Challenger is versatile in markets such as transit, para-transit, parking, hotel, assisted living, healthcare, tour, and university.

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Defender

An Altoona tested, medium-duty shuttle bus with robust performance. The Defender’s sturdy structure and wide body offer the greatest passenger capacity in the medium-duty category: up to 45 passengers. The Defender is offered on multiple chassis platforms and is ideal for tour, transit, para-transit, and higher learning.

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LF Transporter

The LF Transporter boasts heavy-duty performance. In addition to single-step entry, this medium-duty shuttle bus offers the greatest passenger capacity in the medium-duty category.

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