International Harvester Loadstar
| International Harvester Loadstar (First Generation) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Production | 1962-1979 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Class 6-7 |
| Layout |
4x2 6x4 |
| Body style(s) | Truck (bonneted cab) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine(s) |
Gasoline *IHC 304/345/461/549 V8 Diesel *IHC HC DV-462/550/550B V8 *IHC D-150/170/190 V8 *IHC DT466 I6 *Caterpillar 1160/3208 V8 *Detroit Diesel 6V53N V6 |
| Transmission(s) |
Manual Automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | International Harvester S-Series |
Loadstar is a series of medium and heavy-duty trucks by International Harvester from 1962 to 1979 and again by Navistar International from 2012 to present.
Conventional (1962-1979)
The first generation Loadstar was primarily used for local delivery, construction, and agricultural applications, as well as utility and fire trucks. The chassis, with a relatively short turning radius, became very popular with the school bus industry, which often operated long vehicles in residential areas. It was widely recognizable by its grey grill and "butterfly" hood, but some late models had one piece tilting hoods. Most had a medium-duty 4x2 chassis, but some 6x4 heavy-duty models were built. This series was replaced by the S-Series from 1978.[1]
Models
1600, 1650, 1700, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2050, 2110
Powertrain
- Gasoline
IHC V-304 V8
- IHC V-345 V8
- IHC V-392 V8
- IHC V-461 V8
- IHC V-549 V8
- Diesel
- IHC DV-462 V8
- IHC DV-550 V8
- IHC DV-550B V8
- IHC D-150/170/190 V8
- IHC DT466 I6
- Caterpillar 1160 V8
- Caterpillar 3208 V8
- Detroit Diesel 6V53N V6
Cabover (2012-present)
| International LoadStar (Second Generation) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Navistar International |
| Production | 2012- |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style(s) | Low floor Cab-Forward |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine(s) |
International MaxxForce 10 diesel International MaxxForce 11 diesel International MaxxForce 13 diesel Cummins Westport ISL-G CNG |
| Transmission(s) |
Allison 3000 automatic Allison 4000 automatic Allison 4500 automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | International Citystar |
The second generation LoadStar was introduced at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show. The second generation LoadStar is a low floor, cab-over work truck. Initially the truck will be available with a choice of International MaxxForce Diesel engines, with an optional Compressed Natural Gas engine from Cummins becoming available in 2013.
Resources
- American Truck & Bus Spotter's Guide: 1920-1985, by Tad Burness.
- International Trucks, by Frederick W. Crismon
References
External links
- International Harvester Loadstar (Internet Movie Cars Database)
- 1977 International Harvester Loadstar 1800 Photo Gallery
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