International KBS-8 Truck

International KBS-8

International KBS-8 tractor at American Truck Historical Society show, Reno, Nevada, 2001
Manufacturer	International Harvester Co.
Introduced date	mid-1947
Discontinued date	1949
Preceding model	KS-8
Superseded by	L-185
Production locations	Fort Wayne, Indiana; Emeryville, California
No built	17230 (1947-48)
Capacity tons/GVW/GCW	3-4 ton, 20000 lb GVW
Engine
Make	International
Model	Red Diamond RED-361
Fuel	gasoline
Cooling	water
Cylinders	6
Displacement ci / L	361 ci
Power HP @ rpm	126 @ 3000
Transmission
Gearbox make (model)	International F-51 (Fuller 5A330)
Gearbox type	sliding gear
Gears (forward speeds)	30 (5-speed main x owner-installed 3-speed auxiliary x 2-speed axle)
Axles & drive
Wheels/drive	4x2
Rear Axle Make (Model)	Eaton 2-speed
Tires standard/optional	9.00-20 10-ply dual rear / 10.00-20 12-ply dual rear (on show truck)
Other
Shipping weight	7095 lb
List price	$3708 (1948)

In 1941 the K-8 replaced the International D-50, and in mid-1947 the slightly upgraded KB-8 replaced the K-8. The KB-8 had a 20,000-26,000lb GVW rating depending upon how it was ordered. The engine was the 126-hp Red Diamond RED-361 6-cylinder with a RED-401 6-cylinder optional. When fitted with a 2-speed axle, the KB-8 became the KBS-8.

See also

• International KS-8
• International KB-8
• International KBR-8
• 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