International Harvester Loadstar
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| International Harvester Loadstar | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester |
| Production | 1962-1979 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Class 6-7 |
| Body style | Truck (bonneted cab) |
| Layout | 4x2, 4x4, 6X4 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Gasoline *154–210 hp (115–157 kW) Diesel *113–200 hp (84–149 kW) |
| Transmission | 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10-speed manual 4 and 6-speed automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | International Harvester R-Series |
| Successor | International Harvester S-Series |
The International Harvester Loadstar is a series of medium and heavy-duty trucks that were 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, Binder, 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] |
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| 1600 | 24,500 lb (11,100 kg) | 40,000 lb (18,000 kg) |
| Binder | 24,500 lb (11,100 kg) | 40,000 lb (18,000 kg) |
| 1700 | 27,500 lb (12,500 kg) | 40,000 lb (18,000 kg) |
| 1750 | 27,500 lb (12,500 kg) | 45,000 lb (20,000 kg) |
| 1800 | 30,200 lb (13,700 kg) | 45,000 lb (20,000 kg) |
| 1850 | 30,200 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) |
References
- American Truck & Bus Spotter's Guide: 1920-1985, by Tad Burness.
- International Trucks, by Frederick W. Crismon
- International Truck Specifications - Loadstar (Wisconsin Historical Society)
