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Unmatched strength, safety, and flexibility.
Collins developed the first Type A school bus in 1967 and for more than five decades we’ve been committed to innovating the future of school buses and ensuring we protect our most important passengers, mile after mile.
Innovative engineering and platform flexibility enable Collins to build school buses that meet diverse needs while delivering exceptional strength and safety.
A Safe Ride, Every Time
Building the best school bus begins with building the safest school bus.
Collins’ exclusive design features have protected our most precious cargo for generations, and our innovative approach to engineering has made them the industry’s most trusted school bus company.
From producing the market’s strongest roof to the planned introduction of the industry’s first low-floor design, they’re driven to manufacture a better school bus.
Confidence Comes Standard
Type A Features
- Collins’ exclusive external storage compartment
- From 9- to 34-passenger capacity with up to 6 wheelchair positions
- 5-year body warranty and limited lifetime paint warranty
- Innovative electrical system offers easy-to-access service points
- Altoona-tested, simulating 7 years and 200,000 miles of wear
- Industry’s largest view-out window reduces blind spots and enhances visibility
- One-piece tubular roof bow is 66% stronger than traditional steel
- Sturdy roll cage structure maximizes passenger protection
- G90 galvanized steel structure resists corrosion
Specifications & options
| Standard Body Equipment | |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Seating |
| One-Piece 1/2″ Marine Grade Plywood Flooring | 3 – Point Seats (Required on ≤ 10,000 GVWR) |
| Lights | Bench Seats (Required on ≥ 10,000 GVWR) |
| 4 Amber, 4 Red Warning Lights | Windows |
| 4 Interior LED Dome Lights | Tinted 28″ x 30″ or 36″ x 30″ Split Sash with 12″ Opening |
| 7″ Stop / Tail / Turn Exterior Lights | Other |
| 4″ Stop / Tail / Backup Lights | Wrap-Around Rubrails at Seat and Floor Level |
| Roof | Black Wrap-Around Bumpers |
| One-Piece Tubular Steel Roofbows | 1.5″ Batted Insulation |
| White Roof | High Density Isolation Pucks |
| Mirrors | |
| Rearview and Crossover |
| Popular Options | |
|---|---|
| 3 Point Seats | LED Lighting Package |
| One-Piece 5/8″ Marine Grade Plywood Flooring | Overhead Luggage |
| Activity Seats | PA System |
| AM/FM/ Bluetooth Radio | Rear Heater |
| Backup Alarm | Rear In-Wall A/C |
| Backup Camera | Reverse Backup Sensors |
| Battery / Storage Compartment | Roof Escape Hatch |
| Child Restraint Seats | Window and Seat Level Rubrails |
| Colored Rubber Flooring | Safety Equipment |
| Crossing Control Arms | Spare Tire |
| Electric DOD Door | Stainless-Steel Wheel Covers |
| Electric Monitors | Static Roof Vent |
| Equipment Cage | Strobe Lighting |
| Fire Blocking Upholstery | Track Flooring |
| Interior Mirrors | Vandal Lock (Emergency Door) |
| Kickout Window |
Popular Floor Plans
School Bus seats meant to be reconfigured.
Flexibility is built into every floor plan we design. Collins’ advanced seating platform combines strength and safety with the ability to be easily altered, upgraded, or customized, ensuring it meets a wide range of needs and preferences.
DE516, 34 Passenger
DE516WR, 24 Passenger + 1 Wheelchair Passenger
DH400, 22 Passenger
DH500, 28 Passenger
TH500, 20 Passenger
TH516WR, 12 Passenger + 1 Wheelchair Passenger
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