 International 1948 KB-5 flatbed/stake at American Truck Historical Society show, Fontana, California, 2004 | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester Co. |
|---|---|
| Introduced date | mid-1947 |
| Discontinued date | 1949 |
| Preceding model | K-5 |
| Superseded by | L-150 |
| Production locations | Springfield, Ohio, Chatham, Ontario |
| No built | 75832 (1947-48) |
| Capacity tons/GVW/GCW | 1½-ton, 13500 lb GVW |
| Engine | |
| Make | International |
| Model | Green Diamond GRD-233 |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Cooling | water |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement ci / L | 233 ci |
| Power HP @ rpm | 93 @ 3400 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox make (model) | International H-41B (Warner T-9) |
| Gearbox type | sliding gear |
| Gears (forward speeds) | 4 |
| Axles & drive | |
| Wheels/drive | 4x2 |
| Rear Axle Make (Model) | International R1360 spiral-bevel |
| Tires standard/optional | 6.50-20 6-ply dual rear / 8.25-20 10-ply dual rear (7.50-20 10-ply on show truck) |
| Other | |
| Shipping weight | 4100 lb |
| List price | $1455 (1948) |
The 1941 K-5 and the 2-speed rear axle KS-5 replaced the D-30 and DS-30. The K-5 series had a basic rating of 1½ tons, but could be rated as low as ¾-ton or as high as 2-tons depending upon operating conditions. The GVW rating of the K-5 was up slightly to 13,500 lb from 13,200 for the D-30. The HD-232 engine was replaced by a redesigned Green Diamond GRD-233. Horsepower was up substantially from 81 at 3,200 to 93 at 3,400, replacing the K-5 among the more powerful 1½-ton trucks in 1941. In mid-1947 the K-5 was updated slightly with a new grille and became the KB-5. The KB-5 was International’s best-selling model. With a 2-speed rear axle it was named the KBS-5, and more modern looking than the Dodge B-Series Medium-Duty (1948-1950) and the 1948-1950 Ford F-5, if not quite as sleek as the new Studebaker E-Series or Chevrolet Advance Design Loadmaster (1947-1950).
See also[]
- International K-5
- International KBS-5
- 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.
External links[]
- Hays Antique Truck Museum
- Heidrick Ag History Center
- American Truck Historical Society
- International Trucks
- Navistar
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