 International 1928 Six-Speed Special stake at Hays Antique Truck Museum Old-vs-New show, Woodland, California, 2001 | |
| Model Details | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester Co. |
| Introduced date | 1928 |
| Discontinued date | 1930 |
| Preceding model | Special Delivery |
| Superseded by | B-2 |
| Production locations | Springfield, Ohio |
| No built | 35301 (1928-29) |
| Capacity tons/GVW/GCW | 1-ton |
| Engine | |
| Make | Waukesha |
| Model | XA L-head |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Cooling | water |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement ci / L | 173 ci |
| Power HP @ rpm | 30 @ 2700 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox type | sliding gear |
| Gears (forward speeds) | 3 |
| Axles & drive | |
| Wheels/drive | 4x2 |
| Rear Axle Make (Model) | Eaton 2-speed |
| Tires standard/optional | 30x5 (32x6 in photo) |
| Other | |
| Shipping weight | 2513 lb |
| List price | $820 (1928) |
The International Six-Speed Special was a 1-ton truck built by the International Harvester Corporation between 1928 and 1930 at the Springfield, Ohio plant in America.
Model history[]
International had not had a 1-ton truck in its line since the S of 1926. This gap was filled in 1928 with the “Six-Speed Special”. The new truck was similar to the ¾-ton Special Delivery, but it had a bigger frame and larger tires. Its most notable feature was an Eaton 2-speed rear axle which, when combined with the 3-speed transmission, gave a total of 6 forward speeds and 2 in reverse. The Six-Speed Special was an instant hit and over 14,000 were built the first year, accounting for about a third of International’s total production for the year. The Six-Speed Special was moved by the underpowered but economical Waukesha XA L-head 4-cylinder engine. In 1931 the B-2 replaced the Six-Speed Special.
Preservation[]
Add details of any surviving examples:
- One known example is shown in photo above, with the engine shown below. (reg or serial number ?)
Waukesha XA engine in an unrestored 1929 International Six-Speed Special
See also[]
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, Woodland, California
- Heidrick Ag History Center, Woodland, California
- American Truck Historical Society
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