International Truck in September said it is bringing its S13 integrated powertrain to its HV Series vocational trucks. The Scania-inspired and Alabama-built S13 engine and T14 automated manual transmission offer notable improvements to drivability and lower noise levels while operating in dusty off-road environments. The addition of the S13 powertrain to the redesigned HV also eliminates the exhaust gas recirculation cooler and diesel oxidation catalyst from the aftertreatment system, meaning drivers no longer must stop to perform active regens.
The International HV 615 is a severe-duty dump truck with an S13 powertrain and up to 515 horsepower. International offers several transmission options for this truck, including various Allison transmission choices and a manual International transmission. Regarding axles, International offers 4x2 and 6x4 configurations depending on the end user's needs. Under the hood, there is no EGR cooler and all the daily fluid checks, including the fuel water separator, are easily accessible. The air dryer has multiple placement options depending on the configuration of the truck, including the option to place a shield around it for extra protection.
