International Launches Flagship LT Series Truck Line
The International LT Series Long Haul. Photo: International Trucks
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The International LT Series Long Haul. Photo: International Trucks
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International Trucks has launched the International LT Series, a new flagship line of Class 8 over-the-road trucks developed with a driver-centric design, featuring new technologies and better fuel economy than previous models.
“The new International LT Series reflects our vision for the future of the trucking industry, with a host of advancements that support improved driver safety and productivity, as well as fuel efficiency and uptime,” said Bill Kozek, president, truck and parts, Navistar. “This new vehicle reflects our strong belief that integrating the best technology will provide customers with a significant operating advantage.”
In keeping with the company’s DriverFirst product design focus, International undertook extensive research with truck drivers, including driver clinics that gathered input from hundreds of drivers. International used this research to design the LT Series’ interior and identified multiple new and improved features to enhance driver appeal.
The LT Series includes better elbow room, hip room and leg room and features a mix of high-tech and traditional features to emphasize driver ease of use. The gauge cluster includes a digital driver display that offers drivers real-time monitoring offer economy and other important alerts.
The truck was also designed with the goal of keeping the truck on the road and facilitating quick service when the need arises. Features to improve reliability and serviceability include:
A new single-canister aftertreatment system is 60% smaller and 40% lighter and is simplified for quicker servicing.LED headlamps and fog lamps to deliver brighter light and intensity and feature polycarbonate headlight lenses that protect them against breakage.The cab wiring includes all-new harnessing and an in-cab power distribution module that is inside the truck, away from the elements.All key service points under the hood, inside the cab and around the vehicle are ergonomically designed for easy access and servicing, and many …Read the rest of this story
