International Harvester Loadstar

International Harvester Loadstar
Overview
Manufacturer International Harvester
Production 1962-1979
Body and chassis
Class Class 6-7
Layout 4x2, 4x4, 6X4
Body style(s) Truck (bonneted cab)
Powertrain
Engine(s) Gasoline
*154–210 hp (115–157 kW)
Diesel
*113–200 hp (84–149 kW)
Transmission(s) 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10 speed Manual
4 and 6 speed Automatic
2 Speed rear axle (optional)
2 speed transfer case (4X4 models)
Chronology
Predecessor International Harvester R-Series
Successor International Harvester S-Series
IHC Loadstar as an airport fire truck in Greece.
1968 International Harvester Loadstar bus at the Egged Museum, of Holon, Israel.

Loadstar was a series of medium and heavy-duty trucks built by International Harvester from 1962 to 1979. The Loadstar was primarily used for local delivery, construction, and agricultural applications, as well as utility and fire trucks. It replaced the earlier R-series, which had been built in medium (and heavier) duty form until the Loadstar arrived.

It was widely recognizable by its grey grill and "butterfly" hood, but a one-piece tilting hood was available as option from 1972 onwards.[1] Most had a medium-duty 4x2 chassis, but 4X4 and 6x4 models were also built. A four-door extended cab was also available.

Models included: 1600, 1700, 1750, 1800, and 1850, with the numbers indicating the size of the model. All models were available a cowl-chassis for school buses. The 1600 and 1700 were available with 4X4, the 1800 and 1850 with tandem rear axles.

This series was replaced by the S-Series from 1978.[2]

Model weights

Model[lower-alpha 1] Maximum GVWR[lower-alpha 2]Maximum GCWR[lower-alpha 3]
160024,500 lb (11,100 kg)40,000 lb (18,000 kg)
170027,500 lb (12,500 kg)40,000 lb (18,000 kg)
175027,500 lb (12,500 kg)45,000 lb (20,000 kg)
180030,200 lb (13,700 kg)45,000 lb (20,000 kg)
185030,200 lb (13,700 kg)50,000 lb (23,000 kg)
1800 (6X4)44,860 lb (20,350 kg)50,000 lb (23,000 kg)
1850 (6X4)46,000 lb (21,000 kg)
  1. ↑ With optional equipment
  2. ↑ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the loaded weight of the truck.
  3. ↑ Gross Combination Weight Rating is the loaded weight of the truck and a trailer.

References

  1. ↑ Take another look- it's also a Loadstar (Brochure). International Harvester. 1972. New optional tilt hood and a new grille combine to make the Loadstar look wider, more powerful, and way ahead in styling [...].
  2. ↑ Wren, James A.; Wren, Genevieve (1979). Motor Trucks of America. Ann Arbor MI: The University of Michigan Press. pp. 247, 320, 329. ISBN 0-472-06313-8.

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