Driving Excellence, Delivering Safety
For more than 50 years, Collins Bus has been synonymous with the school bus industry. The Magellan continues that legacy of excellence with innovative engineering and a roof structure 5x stronger than the national standard.
50+ Years of Innovation
Collins Bus introduced the first Type-A school bus in 1967, setting a new standard for safety and innovation in the industry. Today, the Magellan brand proudly continues that legacy of excellence by prioritizing the safety of passengers - mile after mile.
- First Type-A school bus manufacturer since 1967
- Roof structure 5x stronger than national standard
- Industry-leading safety and quality standards
- Trusted by school districts nationwide
Committed to Excellence
Through innovative designs and world-class manufacturing processes, Magellan is committed to delivering the industry's safest, highest quality, and most dependable Type-A buses.
With flexible seating configurations and superior driver visibility, Magellan products are the ideal solution for smaller-route student transportation, after-school activities, and childcare services.
- Flexible seating configurations
- Superior driver visibility
- Built for multiple applications
- Ford and Chevy chassis options
Built with Precision, Designed for Safety
Whether you're looking for a Ford bus or a Chevy bus, Collins has the largest supply of chassis offerings waiting at Collins' production facility for an unrivaled lead time.
- Ford E-Series Chassis (E-350, E-450)
- Ford Transit Chassis (T250, T350)
- GM/Chevy Chassis (G3500, G4500)
- Single and Dual Rear Wheel options
- Gas, Diesel, and Alternative Fuel options
See Magellan in Action
Watch how Magellan buses are built with precision engineering and designed to keep our most precious passengers safe.
Flexible Floorplans
Flexibility is built in to every floorplan we design. Collins' seating platform offers strength, safety and the option to be altered, upgraded or customized to meet any need.
School Bus DE516WR
School Bus DH500
School Bus TH500
MFSAB DH500
School Bus Specifications
Explore the complete specifications for all Magellan models. From passenger capacity to dimensions, find the perfect bus for your needs.
| Specification | SL400 | SH400 | DH400 | DH500 | DE516 | TH500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Chevy/Ford E-series | Chevy/Ford E-series | Chevy/Ford E-series | Chevy/Ford E-series | Chevy/Ford E-series | Ford Transit |
| Rear Wheel | Single (SRW) | Single (SRW) | Dual (DRW) | Dual (DRW) | Dual (DRW) | Dual (DRW) |
| Max Passengers | 20 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 20 |
| Seating Rows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Interior Height (side) | 66" | 74" | 74" | 74" | 74" | 74" |
| Interior Height (aisle) | 68" | 76" | 77" | 77" | 77" | 76" |
| Interior Width | 78" | 78" | 91" | 91" | 91" | 78" |
| Overall Height | 102" | 110" | 111" | 111" | 115" | 110" |
| Overall Length | 232"/242" | 232"/242" | 232"/242" | 264"/274" | 280"/290" | 272" |
| Overall Width | 83" | 83" | 96" | 96" | 96" | 83" |
| Wheelchair Available | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Specification | SL400 | SH400 | TL400 | TH400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Chevy | Chevy | Ford Transit | Ford Transit |
| Rear Wheel | Single (SRW) | Single (SRW) | Single (SRW) | Single (SRW) |
| Max Passengers | 16-20 | 16-20 | 16 | 16 |
| Seating Rows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Interior Height (side) | 66" | 74" | 66" | 74" |
| Interior Height (aisle) | 68" | 76" | 68" | 76" |
| Interior Width | 78" | 78" | 78" | 78" |
| Overall Height | 102" | 110" | 102" | 110" |
| Overall Length | 232" | 232" | 240" | 240" |
| Overall Width | 83" | 83" | 83" | 83" |
| Specification | TL308 / TL308WF |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Ford Transit SRW |
| Interior Height (side) | 66" |
| Interior Height (aisle) | 68" |
| Interior Width | 78" |
| Exterior Width | 83" |
| Overall Length | 216" |
| Manual Entrance Door | 25" x 70" |
| Electric Entrance Door | 27" x 70" |
| Max Passengers | 9 (no wheelchair) |
| Wheelchair Config | 1 WC + 5 passengers |
| Wheelbase | 138" |
| Engine | 3.5L Gasoline |
| Transmission | 10-Speed Auto w/HD Overdrive |
| GVWR | 9,070 lbs |
| Specification | SL400 | SH400 | DH400 | DH500 | TL400 | TH500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Chevy/Ford E-series | Chevy/Ford E-series | Chevy/Ford E-series | Chevy/Ford E-series | Ford Transit | Ford Transit |
| Rear Wheel | Single (SRW) | Single (SRW) | Dual (DRW) | Dual (DRW) | Single (SRW) | Dual (DRW) |
| Max Passengers | 20 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 20 |
| Seating Rows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Interior Height (side) | 66" | 74" | 74" | 74" | 66" | 74" |
| Interior Height (aisle) | 68" | 76" | 77" | 77" | 68" | 76" |
| Interior Width | 78" | 78" | 91" | 91" | 78" | 78" |
| Overall Height | 102" | 110" | 111" | 111" | 102" | 110" |
| Overall Length | 232"/242" | 232"/242" | 232"/242" | 264"/274" | 240" | 272" |
| Overall Width | 83" | 83" | 96" | 96" | 83" | 83" |
| Specification | E-350 SRW | E-350 DRW | E-450 DRW | T250 | T350 HD | G3500 | G4500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Ford E-Series | Ford E-Series | Ford E-Series | Ford Transit | Ford Transit | GM/Chevy | GM/Chevy |
| Wheelbase | 138" | 138" | 158" | 138" | 156" | 139" | 159" |
| Rear Wheel | SRW | DRW | DRW | SRW | DRW | DRW | DRW |
| 6.8L Gas V-10 | - | - | - | - | |||
| 3.7L Ti-VCT V-6 Gas | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel | - | - | - | Optional | Optional | - | - |
| Vortec 6.0L V-8 Gas | - | - | - | - | - |
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