The International Harvester Loadstar is a series of medium and heavy-duty trucks that were built by International Harvester from 1962 to 1979. The Loadstar was primarily used for local delivery, construction, and agricultural applications, as well as utility and fire trucks. It replaced the earlier R-series, which had been built in medium (and heavier) duty form until the Loadstar arrived.
It was widely recognizable by its grey grill and "butterfly" hood, but a one-piece tilting hood was available as option from 1972 onwards. Most had a medium-duty 4x2 chassis, but 4X4 and 6x4 models were also built. A four-door extended cab was also available.
Models included: 1600, Binder, 1700, 1750, 1800, and 1850, with the numbers indicating the size of the model. The 1750 and 1850 had mid-range diesels. The 1600 and 1700 were available with 4X4, the 1800 and 1850 with tandem rear axles.
The Schoolmaster 1603, 1703, 1803, and 1853 were cowl-chassis models used for school-bus type bodies, the 1853 was also available as a forward control bare chassis for flat-nosed bodies. The Schoolmaster had longer wheelbases available than the Loadstar, otherwise they were mechanically the same.
This series was replaced by the S-Series from 1978.
Video International Harvester Loadstar
1972-1974 Models
Maps International Harvester Loadstar
References
- American Truck & Bus Spotter's Guide: 1920-1985, by Tad Burness.
- International Trucks, by Frederick W. Crismon
- International Truck Specifications - Loadstar (Wisconsin Historical Society)
Further reading
- Foster, Patrick (2015). International Harvester Trucks, The Complete History. Motorbooks. ISBN 978-0-7603-4860-4.
External links
- International Harvester Loadstar (Internet Movie Cars Database)
- 1977 International Harvester Loadstar 1800 Photo Gallery
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- "IH Unveils Loadstar Line". International Trails: 3-5. 1962.
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