With the 2007 emissions standards for diesel engines coming into play, International Truck has developed a new hood design on its International WorkStar trucks to increase the capacity of the 2007 Environmental Protection Agency engine-cooling requirements. The new-look WorkStar was introduced Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas.
As a result of the EPA requirements, International says it decided not to relocate the larger radiator down between the frame rails so that the trucks still will be able to provide direct front-engine PTO options for even the most demanding stationary applications such as well-drilling, oil field, remote power generators and field service pumpers. Additionally, the design allows for other nonstationary applications, including concrete mixers, refuse trucks and snowplows, the company says.
“Not only will the International WorkStar have a more robust hood, we are still able to provide customers with the option for direct front PTOs,” says John Wadden, director of severe service marketing for International Truck. “With the high demands of construction, municipal and waste industries, maintaining the front PTO option is an important feature to our customers. The new hood design provides easy access to the engine compartment for maintenance and continues with the bold look of the International WorkStar.”
International’s new hood design includes a multi-piece layout with the purpose of only having to replace one of the pieces in the event of any damage. This helps the customer avoid paying for an entirely new hood, when they have the option to replace just the damaged portion of the hood at a significantly lower cost, according to International. All of the parts for the new hood design will be available at the more than 900 International dealer locations across North America.
In addition to the enhanced hood design, International says the new look of the WorkStar will include dual air intakes, rounded headlights, hood hatch (suited for snowplow applications), sturdy front-fender extensions, larger bold chrome grille and a new interior.
The new design will accommodate International engines and engines from CAT and Cummins. In late 2007, the WorkStar will debut MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 big-bore engines. International says its trucks will be fully compliant with the EPA’s 2007 mandates. The hood of the International PayStar Series – the OEM’s other line of severe service trucks – will remain the same.
International also made other announcements at the World of Concrete:
