International Launches MV Series Class 6/7 Truck
The International MV Series is a new Class 6/7 truck designed to be easily upfitted. Photo: David Cullen
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International Truck has launched a new medium-duty Class 6/7 truck called the MV Series at the 2018 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind.
The MV Series was the final piece of International’s Project Horizon product refresh, reflecting the company’s initiative toward improved cab design and features the same driver-centric features seen in the company’s Class 8 vehicles.
“Project Horizon was focused on delivering new levels of efficiency to customers, creating unparalleled driver satisfaction and leveraging the smartest technologies available,” said Michael Cancelliere, president, truck and parts. “The MV Series delivers on those promises by combining uncompromising reliability with enhanced productivity for the driver, maintainer and upfitter.”
MV Series Driver-Centric Design
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The MV Series was designed with the same driver-centric features seen in the company’s Class 8 vehicles. Photo: International
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The MV Series was designed to be easily configured for the desired application. Features include, new cab doors with a lower bottom glass edge and removed vent window, giving the driver a single large piece of glass to look through to improve side visibility and reduce blind spots.
By reshaping the doors and side glass, the position of the optional pedestal mirrors was optimized so drivers turn their heads less and keep their eyes on the road while reducing neck strain. A new gauge cluster with a digital driver display was added to give drivers real-time monitoring of vehicle operation and other important alerts in clear sight. The display also offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges.
The instrument panel features a customizable digital display which can be configured to suit the application. The flat-panel dash contains space for up to 30 customizable switches ensuring functionality for any type of body that is mounted on the back. The switches offer …Read the rest of this story
