International DS-300 Truck

International DS-300

International 1940 DS-300 garbage truck working in San Francisco, California (Don Wood Collection, Hays Antique Truck Museum)
Manufacturer	International Harvester Co.
Introduced date	mid-1937
Discontinued date	1940
Preceding model	International CS-300 Truck
Superseded by	KS-5COE
Production locations	Springfield, Ohio
No built	259 (1940)
Capacity tons/GVW/GCW	1½-2 ton, 13300 lb GVW
Engine
Make	International
Model	HD-232A
Fuel	gasoline
Cooling	water
Cylinders	6
Displacement ci / L	233 ci
Power HP @ rpm	81 @ 3200
Transmission
Gearbox make (model)	International H-4A
Gearbox type	sliding gear
Gears (forward speeds)	4
Axles & drive
Wheels/drive	4x2
Rear Axle Make (Model)	International R-2200 2-speed
Tires standard/optional	30x5 front, 32x6 rear / 7.50-20 dual rear (7.50-20 8-ply dual rear in photo)
Other
Shipping weight	3285 lb
List price	$830 (1940)

The 1936 1½-ton C-300 was International’s first COE (cab-over-engine) model. The forward placement of the cab increased the cargo space, decreased the turning circle, and improved visibilty for city driving. In mid-1937 the 1½-2 ton D-300 replaced the C-300. The D-300 had slightly more rounded styling and partially recessed headlights to reduce the bug-eyed look of the C-300. The DS-300 was the same as the D-300 except for its 2-speed rear axle.

See also

• International CS-300 Truck
• International D-300 Truck
• International Trucks
• International Harvester
• Navistar International

References / sources

• Crismon, Frederick W. (1995). International Trucks. Motorbooks International, Osceola, Wisconsin.
• Mroz, Albert (1996). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Trucks and Commercial Vehicles. Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin.
• Rice, Gini. Relics of the Road #3: Impressive International Trucks 1907-1947. Truck Tracks, Inc., Lake Oswego, Oregon.

External links

• Hays Antique Truck Museum
• Heidrick Ag History Center
• American Truck Historical Society

International 1940 DS-300 garbage truck, Don Wood Collection, Hays Antique Truck Museum