New Sloped Hood Option for International®
WorkStar® Provides Superior
Front- and Side-Visibility, Ideal for Construction Sites and Other
On-/Off-Highway Applications
New Dramatically Refined Interior Adds Comfort, Convenience for
Vocational Truck Operators
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
At a press event at this week's CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction industry
trade show, Navistar today introduced several new features for its
International® WorkStar® line of severe service
trucks. Along with an all-new high visibility sloped hood option, the
new WorkStar model will also include a completely refined interior with
ergonomic enhancements and improved driver comfort features.
"With the new sloped hood, WorkStar is now available in a comprehensive
range of specifications to meet the diverse needs of our vocational
truck customers," said Jim Hebe, Navistar's senior vice president, North
American sales operations. "Together with the improved visibility and
interior enhancements, the WorkStar provides an added level of comfort
and convenience that allows these vocational truck drivers to do their
jobs safely and effectively."
The new sloped hood option on WorkStar provides best-in-class visibility
for the driver. In addition, a strong vocational "mega-bracket" design
inspired from the International PayStar® 5900 Set-Back Axle
(SBA) supports the radiator and front-end. Following are the key product
features for the International WorkStar 7600 with high visibility sloped
hood option:
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113" BBC for maximum maneuverability on the worksite
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Provides best-in-class visibility for the driver
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Features heavy-duty 150,000-pound tow hooks
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Available in 4x2 and 6x4 axle configurations
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Will also be available for REPTO and transmission mounted PTO
applications
In addition to the high visibility sloped hood option, the International
WorkStar also features a completely redesigned and refined interior
designed with the construction customer in mind. The new WorkStar
interior features:
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Easy-to-read ivory gauges or chrome bezel black gauges on instrument
panel
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Premium rosewood trim on the dashboard and instrument panel
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An ergonomic center panel for easy access to auxiliary truck and body
control switches
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Hands-on steering wheel controls for enhanced driver safety
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Easy-to-clean vocational floor mats and vinyl interior panels
throughout the cab to improve durability
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A new back-wall pocket provides additional storage for the driver
"From our no-hassle MaxxForce Advanced EGR emissions technology and new
products like the TerraStar™ and TerraStar 4x4 to the
integration of Continental Mixers, we continue to focus on meeting the
needs of construction customers," Hebe added. "We are committed to
delivering innovative, best-in-class products that move the construction
market forward."
Navistar, Inc.'s International® brand commercial trucks rank
"Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Vocational Segment Class 8
Trucks and Heavy-Duty Truck Dealer Service"—the only two categories
recognizing the Class 8 truck industry this past year—according to the
J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction
Study (SM) released last summer. The 2010 Heavy-Duty Truck Customer
Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 1,682 primary maintainers
of 2009 model-year Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. The study was fielded in
February and March 2010. For more information about the study, visit the
J.D. Power and Associates press releases at http://businesscenter.jdpower.com/news/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2010102.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company
whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International®
brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel
engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco®
RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand
chassis for motor homes and step vans. The company also provides truck
and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.
Navistar
Media contact: Steve Schrier, 630-753-2264
Investor
contact: Heather Kos, 630-753-2406
Web site: www.navistar.com
Source: Navistar
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