Equipment

International to offer 11- & 13-liter engines in '07

March 1, 2006

International Truck and Engine Corp. recently announced that it would initially launch two big bore engine models in the fall of 2007, an 11-liter and a 13-liter model. The new models will be offered exclusively in the International ProStar linehaul tractors, 8600 regional haul tractors and 7000 Series severe-service Internationals. The new, single overhead-cam design engine is the first product to

Wendy Leavitt

International Truck and Engine Corp. recently announced that it would initially launch two big bore engine models in the fall of 2007, an 11-liter and a 13-liter model.

The new models will be offered exclusively in the International ProStar linehaul tractors, 8600 regional haul tractors and 7000 Series severe-service Internationals.

The new, single overhead-cam design engine is the first product to result from a previously announced agreement between International and the German manufacturer MAN Nutfahrzeuge to collaborate on the design, development, sourcing and manufacturing of components and systems for commercial trucks and diesel engines.

The engine's compacted graphite iron engine block, which has been used in NASCAR racing, is 70% stronger and 40% stiffer, with double the fatigue limit of gray iron, according to International, properties that are expected to result in weight savings of hundreds of pounds while still providing the desired durability.

The high-pressure, common-rail electronic fuel system, as well as a unique ribbed design on the block and pad-mounted accessories are expected to help make this new big bore extremely quiet, too. Horsepower ratings will range from 300 to 450-plus.

International will continue to offer Cummins and Caterpillar alternatives in its Class 8 vehicles.
www.internationaldelivers.com

About the Author

Wendy Leavitt

Wendy Leavitt joined Fleet Owner in 1998 after serving as editor-in-chief of Trucking Technology magazine for four years.

She began her career in the trucking industry at Kenworth Truck Company in Kirkland, WA where she spent 16 years—the first five years as safety and compliance manager in the engineering department and more than a decade as the company’s manager of advertising and public relations. She has also worked as a book editor, guided authors through the self-publishing process and operated her own marketing and public relations business.

Wendy has a Masters Degree in English and Art History from Western Washington University, where, as a graduate student, she also taught writing.