International Loadstar
The International Loadstar is a series of trucks that were produced by International Harvester from 1962 to 1978. The first product line of the company developed specifically as a medium-duty truck, the Loadstar was slotted between C-Line pickup trucks and the heavy-duty R-series. Following the discontinuation of the R-series, the Loadstar was slotted below the Fleetstar and Transtar conventionals.
| International Loadstar | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester (1962-1978) |
| Production | 1962-1978 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Class 6-7 |
| Body style | Truck (bonneted cab) |
| Layout | 4x2, 4x4, 6X4, 6X6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Gasoline *154–210 hp (115–157 kW) Diesel *113–200 hp (84–149 kW) |
| Transmission | 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10-speed manual 4 and 6-speed automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | International Harvester R-Series |
| Successor | International Harvester S-Series |
Produced primarily as a straight truck, the Loadstar was developed primarily for applications such as local delivery, construction, and agriculture. Along with fire truck applications, the Loadstar was offered as a "Schoolmaster" cowled school bus chassis.
In 1978, International introduced the medium-duty S-Series, consolidating the Loadstar and Fleetstar into a single model family.