International is one of the most familiar names associated with medium and heavy duty commercial trucks, and its S-series is perhaps the most famous as pertains to vehicles customized as a dump truck. The 1986 International dump truck was a part of this series, most commonly use for deliveries. As a Class 6 medium duty truck it had no equal in terms of performance and durability. International Harvester also developed a number of larger vehicles ranging up to 80,000 GVW.
Excellent Quality Then And Now
The medium duty Class 6 and Class 7 trucks produced by International Harvester in the 1980s were built with special chassis designs for the express purpose of handling a flatbed or box compartment. This S-series of International dump trucks had a conventional bonneted cab design, was available either as a 4 X 2 or 6 X 4 layout and powered by either a gasoline or diesel engine. Persons interested in an International dump truck for sale will note the various model numbers denoting custom cab and chassis builds. Through the 1980s these models included the S-1900 and S-2000, and in 1986 the series became known as Navistar, with the models bearing the numbers 4600-4900.
Today the medium duty dump trucks available from International come under the name DuraStar. They are classified as 26,000 GVW and under, and are available in both the 4300 and 4400 models. The rear dump bodies are from 8-10 feet in length and the vehicles are typically used for transport of sand, gravel, dirt and farm seed. International markets these trucks for paved and dirt road use, but not for driving over extremely rugged terrain.
Heavy Duty Power From International Trucks
The larger, more rugged International dump truck comes in a variety of designs with accommodations for several different dump beds. These severe condition vehicles are equipped with the MaxxForce® DT Diesel engine and can be configured to exacting standards required by the owner. The huck-bolted chassis and double-sided steel cab are very resistant to corrosion and wear. The newer models have an advanced electronic vehicle monitoring system that performs constant engine diagnostics. These models are listed as the 7000 series and buyers wanting the finest in heavy duty cabs fitted to flatbeds or dump boxes will note the custom design options built into each of the series numbers. The 7600 is the top of the line and features a big bore engine, wide track axles, self-calibrating panel gauges and the latest in ergonomically placed driver pedals and control knobs.
Buying With Confidence
The International series of dump trucks is one of the longest-lasting in this vehicle segment and therefore they retain their value quite well. Although International has changed its models considerably over the years and even gone though ownership buyouts the vehicles themselves remain as reliable as ever. Buyers looking at the various models listed will want to check each truck's specifications carefully as the company has designed a huge number of custom-built chassis over the years.
Interested buyers should also compare the load weight restrictions and engine power on the various models listed here. Each was built to perform a specific duty, meaning the perfect vehicle for the job is likely to be found when reviewing the available models.
Used International Dump Trucks For Sale
