MONTREAL, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Truck today launched the International® RH™ Series, its
new Class 8 regional haul tractor powered by the new International
A26 12.4L engine, designed to deliver best-in-class uptime,
improved visibility, and outstanding fuel economy.
"The new International RH Series continues our commitment to
build trucks that lead the industry in uptime," said Bill Kozek, President, Truck and Parts,
Navistar. "We are confident this truck will continue to build on
our momentum and be successful in the regional haul market."
Many of the new features of the RH Series were designed to
improve uptime including reliability and serviceability
enhancements. For example:
- 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 components have been engineered with longer
intervals between required maintenance.
- The new single-canister after-treatment system is not just 60%
smaller and 40% lighter, but is also simplified for quicker
servicing.
The RH Series was also designed to provide a visible difference
in safety and productivity for the driver. Drivers will benefit
from the redesigned side windows and mirrors which provide enhanced
side visibility. The interior was conceived from a study of
interaction points between the driver and truck – everything from
what a driver sees to how he moves and reacts in virtually any
situation. Features like a large swept-back windshield, optimized
mirror placement and an aerodynamic sloped hood for a clearer view,
can all contribute to greater visibility and an improved ride in
the RH Series.
The RH Series was engineered to offer optimal maneuverability
that enables drivers to navigate through tight city streets or
cramped loading docks. The RH Series provides an inside wheel cut
of up to 50 degrees delivering a curb-to-curb turning radius of
only 27' 10", helping drivers negotiate the tightest city
streets.
In keeping with the company's DriverFirst™ product design
philosophy, International undertook extensive research with truck
drivers, including driver clinics that gathered input from hundreds
of drivers. International used this data to design an all-new
interior, and identified multiple new and improved features that
enhance driver appeal. The redesigned interior features a new
premium gauge cluster with a digital driver display that places
everything within comfortable reach, while offering drivers
real-time monitoring of fuel economy and other important alerts in
clear sight. The new display also offers up to 15 customizable
digital gauges. In addition, the air horn was relocated back to its
traditional, intuitive position over the driver door in response to
overwhelming driver feedback.
"We drew upon the expertise of drivers to ensure that the RH
Series is the most driver-centric Class 8 regional haul vehicle
we've ever built," said Denny
Mooney, senior vice president, Global Product Development,
Navistar. "Many of our customers tell us that their number-one
challenge is attracting and retaining drivers, which is why we put
so much effort into understanding and responding to drivers' needs.
These improvements also contribute to increased driver ease of use
that will boost the vehicle's productivity."
The same aerodynamic improvements that boosted the RH Series'
fuel efficiency also yielded a four-Sone decrease in wind noise,
which eliminates noise harshness for improved driver comfort.
Together, aerodynamic and driveline improvements make the RH Series
up to 6 percent more fuel-efficient. Reducing the weight of the RH
Series helps to boost productivity and improve efficiency without
compromising strength and durability. Among the weight saving
technologies like the single canister after-treatment device, the
International Ride Optimized Suspension, and aluminum fuel tank
hangers, the lighter, durable International A26 engine
significantly reduces the overall weight of the RH Series.
The RH Series is powered by the new International A26 engine, a
12.4-liter engine designed to provide industry-leading uptime to
the Class 8 market. Built from the proven MAN D26 engine crankcase,
the A26 produces up to 450 horsepower and 1,750 lb.-ft. of torque
from a design that's 600-700 lbs. lighter than a traditional 15L
big bore engine. Its components have been carefully engineered to
deliver uncompromising uptime as well as class-leading fuel
efficiency, reduced weight and quiet operation. The A26 is well
suited for the beverage, bulk haul and other regional haul
applications.
The RH Series will be offered in multiple configurations,
including day cab, 56" low roof sleeper, 56" hi-rise sleeper, day
cab with roof fairing, and 56" hi-rise sleeper with roof fairing.
From a safety standpoint, the Bendix®
Wingman® Advanced™ Collision Mitigation
system comes standard in the RH Series – an industry first in the
regional haul market.
The company is taking orders and will begin production in early
June. For more information visit
https://www.internationaltrucks.com/RHSeriesMedia.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation
(NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates
produce International® brand commercial and military
trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus™ brand
school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and
diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at
www.Navistar.com.
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