 International L-112 pickup at American Truck Historical Society Central Valley Chapter show, Kirkland Ranch, Plymouth, California, 2004 | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester Co. |
|---|---|
| Introduced date | 1950 |
| Discontinued date | 1952 |
| Preceding model | KS-1 |
| Superseded by | R-112 |
| Production locations | Springfield, Ohio |
| Capacity tons/GVW/GCW | ¾-ton, 4800 lb GVW |
| Engine | |
| Make | International |
| Model | Silver Diamond SD-220 |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Cooling | water |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement ci / L | 221 ci |
| Power HP @ rpm | 100 @ 3600 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox make (model) | International |
| Gearbox type | syncromesh |
| Gears (forward speeds) | 3 (optional 4-speed in show truck) |
| Axles & drive | |
| Wheels/drive | 4x2 |
| Rear Axle Make (Model) | International hypoid |
| Tires standard/optional | 6.00-16 6-ply / 7.00-16 6-ply (on show truck) |
| Other | |
| Shipping weight | 3445 lb |
| List price | $1438 (1950) |
International replaced the outdated light-duty KB-series with the all-new L-series for 1950. The new models featured the wide “Comfo-Vision” cab and attractive modern styling highlighted by a full-width grille. The ancient Green Diamond L-head engines of the KB-series, which dated back to the Willys-built 1933 D1, were replaced with new Silver Diamond ohv sixes. The Silver Diamond engines appeared to be a redesign of the larger Blue Diamond ohv engines, which continued to be used in top models of the medium-duty L-series.
The L-110 series included three specific models with model numbers: L-110, L-111, and L-112. All three models had the same specifications. The L-112 had a maximum GVW rating of 4800 lb set for relatively favorable operating conditions, the L-111 model had a lower GVW rating set for less favorable conditions, and the L-110 model had the lowest 4200 lb GVW rating for unfavorable conditions. In a sense, the “0” model was the heavy-duty version. This rating system causes quite a bit of confusion for truck historians. In practice, the L-110 ½-ton, for example, was usually treated as the light-duty model of the series and usually seen with a standard 3-speed transmission and standard 6.00-16 tires. The L-112 was considered the heavy-duty model, called a ¾-ton by dealers, and usually equipped with a 4-speed gearbox and 7.00-16 tires. In 1951 the GVW rating of the L-112 was increased to 5,400 lb.
See also[]
- International KB-1 Truck
- International R-110 Series
- 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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