 International 1962 R-202 tractor with lowbed semitrailer at American Truck Historical Society show, Reno, Nevada, 2001 | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester Co. |
|---|---|
| Introduced date | 1953 |
| Discontinued date | 1967 |
| Preceding model | L-202 |
| Superseded by | Fleetstar 1900 |
| Production locations | Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Capacity tons/GVW/GCW | 34000 lb GVW, 55000 lb GCW |
| Engine | |
| Make | International |
| Model | Red Diamond RD-450 |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Cooling | water |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement ci / L | 451 ci |
| Power HP @ rpm | 182 @ 3000 |
| Transmission | |
| Gears (forward speeds) | 15 (5-speed x optional 3-speed auxiliary) |
| Axles & drive | |
| Wheels/drive | 4x2 |
| Tires standard/optional | 10.00-20 12-ply dual rear (on show truck) / 11.00-22 dual rear |
| Other | |
| Shipping weight | 8405 lb |
The 1953 R-200/R-201/R-202 Standard models (26000-30000 lb GVW) and R-205 Roadliner tractor (30000 lb GVW and 55000 lb GCW) making up the R-200 series were almost unchanged from the L-200 series. The Standard models were powered by the 154-hp RD-406 engine and the Roadliner by the 162-hp RD-450. A 1955 update increased the power of the engines to 175 hp for the RD-406 and 182 hp for the RD-450. In 1956 the RD-450 was made optional in the R-200/R-201/R-202 and the 212-hp RD-501 became optional on these models plus the R-205. The maximum GVW for the R-200 series was increased to 32000 lb in 1960 and 34000 in 1962. In 1964 the R200-series was reduced to a single R-200 model while the GVW rating was increased again, to 35000 lb. Higher compression ratios in 1965 increased the power of the RD-406, RD-450, and RD-501 engines to, respectively, 193, 199, and 215 hp. The conventional-cab R-200 was eventually replaced by the short-conventional Fleetstar 1900, although production overlapped.
See also[]
- International L-200 Series
- International Fleetstar 1900
- 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, Woodland, California
- Heidrick Ag History Center, Woodland, California
- American Truck Historical Society
- International Trucks
- Navistar webpage
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