Navistar reveals new Class 8 regional haul tractor

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Fleet Owner  /  April 20, 2017

International RH Series to be mated with OEM’s new 12.4-liter A26 engine.

Navistar is introducing a new regional haul Class 8 tractor this week: the International RH Series, which will be spec’d with the OEM’s new 12.4-liter A26 engine – unveiled back in March – as its standard power plant.

"The new International RH Series continues our commitment to build trucks that lead the industry in uptime," said Bill Kozek, president of truck and parts for Navistar, in a statement. "We are confident this truck will continue to build on our momentum and be successful in the regional haul market.”

He added that Navistar is now taking orders for this new truck, with plans to begin production in early June.

New features on the RH Series include:

• Multiple cab configurations, including day cab, 56-in. low roof sleeper, 56-in. hi-rise sleeper, day cab with roof fairing, and 56-in. hi-rise sleeper with roof fairing.
• The Bendix Wingman Advanced Collision Mitigation system as standard equipment.
• An inside wheel cut of up to 50 degrees delivering a curb-to-curb turning radius of just 27-ft. 10-in. for better maneuverability in tight city streets or cramped loading docks.
• Aerodynamic improvements, reduced weight, and driveline enhancements make the RH Series up to 6% more fuel-efficient versus previous regional haul models.
• Those aerodynamic improvements also yielded a four-Sone decrease in wind noise for improved driver comfort.
• Ergonomically designed service points under the hood and around the chassis for easier and safer access, with many components engineered with longer intervals between required maintenance.
• Cab wiring with all-new harnesses connected to an in-cab power distribution module that is located inside the truck for more protection from the elements.
• A new dashboard display that offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges, with the air horn relocated back to its traditional “intuitive” position over the driver door.
• A new single-canister after-treatment system that is 60% smaller, 40% lighter, and simplified for quicker servicing.

Navistar added that drivers will benefit from the redesigned side windows and mirrors on the RH Series, which provide enhanced side visibility.

The OEM also noted  that it developed the interior of the RH Series based a study of interaction points between the driver and truck – everything from what a driver sees to how he moves and reacts in virtually any situation.

That resulted in design features such as a large swept-back windshield, more optimized mirror placement, plus an aerodynamic sloped hood for a clearer view.

"We drew upon the expertise of drivers to ensure that the RH Series is the most driver-centric Class 8 regional haul vehicle we've ever built," explained Denny Mooney, senior vice president for global product development at Navistar, in a statement.

"Many of our customers tell us that their number-one challenge is attracting and retaining drivers, which is why we put so much effort into understanding and responding to drivers' needs,” he pointed out. “These improvements also contribute to increased driver ease of use that will boost the vehicle's productivity."

International RH website - https://www.internationaltrucks.com/trucks/rh-series

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International Reveals RH Regional Tractor; Designed with Driver Input

Heavy Duty Trucking  /  April 20, 2017

MONTREAL --  International Trucks rolled out its RH Series, a new Class 8 regional-haul tractor here on April 20 at the ExpoCam truck show. The OEM said the RH was designed with driver input to help improve uptime, visibility, and fuel economy over similarly equipped models.

RH Series trucks will be powered by the International A26 12.4L engine and will feature design improvements aimed at improving uptime, including reliability and serviceability enhancements. These features include:

• Cab wiring with all-new harnessing and an in-cab power distribution module that is inside the truck, away from the elements.

• All key service points under the hood, inside the cab, and around the vehicle are ergonomically designed for easy access and servicing, and many components have been engineered with longer intervals between required maintenance.

• The new single-canister aftertreatment system is not just 60% smaller and 40% lighter, but is also simplified for quicker servicing

"The new International RH Series continues our commitment to build trucks that lead the industry in uptime," said Bill Kozek, president, truck and parts, Navistar. "We are confident this truck will continue to build on our momentum and be successful in the regional haul market."

The A26 engine is built from the MAN D26 engine crankcase and it produces up to 450 horsepower and 1,750 lb.-ft. of torque from a design that's 600-700 pounds lighter than a traditional 15L big bore engine, according to International.

The engine's components have been engineered to deliver improved uptime and fuel efficiency, reduced weight, and quiet operation. International said the A26 is well suited for beverage, bulk haul, and other regional-haul applications.

The RH was also designed with driver visibility in mind with new windows and mirrors to improve side visibility.

The interior is designed around how a driver will interact with the truck from the inside. Features like a large swept-back windshield, optimized mirror placement, and an aerodynamic sloped hood for a clearer view, were aimed at improving visibility in the RH.

The interior also features a premium gauge cluster with a digital driver display that places everything within reach of a driver, while offering real-time monitoring of fuel economy and other important alerts. The new display also offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges. Additionally, the air horn was relocated back to its "traditional, intuitive position" over the driver door in response to overwhelming driver feedback.

Maneuverability was also improved in the RH. An inside wheel cut of up to 50 degrees provides a curb-to-curb turning radius of 27 feet, 10 inches to help drivers navigate city streets.

“We drew upon the expertise of drivers to ensure that the RH Series is the most driver-centric Class 8 regional haul vehicle we've ever built," said Denny Mooney, senior vice president, global product development, Navistar. "Many of our customers tell us that their number-one challenge is attracting and retaining drivers, which is why we put so much effort into understanding and responding to drivers' needs. These improvements also contribute to increased driver ease of use that will boost the vehicle's productivity."

Aerodynamic improvements in the RH Series have decreased wind noise to improve driver comfort in the cab while also yielding up to a 6% improvement in fuel efficiency, according to International.

In addition, weight reduction was achieved by leveraging such technologies as a single- canister aftertreatment device, the International Ride Optimized Suspension, and aluminum fuel tank hangers, as well as the lighter A26 engine.

From a safety standpoint, the Bendix Wingman Advanced Collision Mitigation system comes standard in the RH Series – an industry first in the regional haul market, according to International.

The RH Series will be offered in multiple configurations, including day cab, 56-inch low roof sleeper, 56-inch hi-rise sleeper, day cab with roof fairing, and 56-inch hi-rise sleeper with roof fairing. 

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International introduces RH Series regional haul truck

Truck News  /  April 20, 2017

MONTREAL, Que. — International Truck today launched its new RH Series regional haul tractor at ExpoCam.

The Class 8 tractor is powered by the new International A26 12.4-liter engine.

“The new International HR Series continues out commitment to build trucks that lead the industry in uptime,” said Bill Kozek, president, truck and parts, with Navistar. “We are confident this truck will continue to build on our momentum and be successful in the regional haul market.”

New features include: cab wiring with all-new harnessing and an in-cab power distribution module that’s inside the truck, away from the elements; ergonomic placement of key service points; and a single canister aftertreatment system that’s 60% smaller and 40% lighter for easier servicing.

Drivers will appreciate redesigned side windows and mirrors, which contribute to better visibility. The truck also features a large swept-back windshield and aerodynamic sloped hood for better forward visibility. The truck provides an inside wheel cut of up to 50 degrees and a curb-to-curb turning radius of just 27 feet, 10 inches, the company says.

Hundreds of drivers were interviewed when designing the truck.

“We drew upon the expertise of drivers to ensure that the RH Series is the most driver-centric Class 8 regional haul vehicle we’ve ever built,” said Denny Mooney, senior vice-president, global product development with Navistar. “Many of our customers tell us that their number one challenge is attracting and retaining drivers, which is why we put so much effort into understanding and responding to drivers’ needs. These improvements also contribute to increased driver ease of use that will boost the vehicle’s productivity.”

The RH Series will be offered in configurations including: day cab; 56-inch low-roof sleeper; 56-inch high-rise sleeper; day cab with roof fairing; and 56-inch high-rise sleeper with roof fairing. The company is taking orders now and production will begin in June.

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International debuts new regional tractor

Jason Cannon, Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ)  /  April 20, 2017

International Truck on Thursday continued its product update cycle with the launch of the new International RH Series Class 8 regional haul tractor.

The truck, which made its debut at ExpoCam in Montreal, will be the first new model to get International’s new 12.4 liter A26 engine as standard.

Navistar will begin taking orders for the RH Series next month.

For the RH Series, Navistar engineers redesigned side windows and mirrors to provide enhanced side visibility. The RH Series provides an inside wheel cut of up to 50 degrees delivering a curb-to-curb turning radius of only 27 feet 10 inches. The RH Series is a replacement for the ProStar 113-inch BBC model and the TranStar 107.

Like its LT Series truck, the interior for the RH was conceived from a study of interaction points between the driver and truck – everything from what a driver sees to how he moves and reacts in virtually any situation, Navistar says. Features like a large swept-back windshield, optimized mirror placement and an aerodynamic sloped hood for a clearer view, all contribute to greater visibility, the company notes.

“We drew upon the expertise of drivers to ensure that the RH Series is the most driver-centric Class 8 regional haul vehicle we’ve ever built,” says Denny Mooney, senior vice president, Global Product Development, Navistar. “Many of our customers tell us that their number-one challenge is attracting and retaining drivers, which is why we put so much effort into understanding and responding to drivers’ needs.”

The redesigned interior features a new premium gauge cluster with a digital driver display that places everything within comfortable reach, while offering drivers real-time monitoring of fuel economy and other important alerts in clear sight. The new display also offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges. In addition, the air horn was relocated back to its traditional, intuitive position over the driver door in response to overwhelming driver feedback.

Serviceability

The cab wiring includes all-new harnessing and an in-cab power distribution module that is inside the truck, tucked away from the elements.

All key service points under the hood, inside the cab and around the vehicle are ergonomically designed for easy access and servicing, and many components have been engineered with longer intervals between required maintenance.

The new single-canister after-treatment system is 60 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter and also offers faster servicing.

The same aerodynamic improvements that boosted the RH Series’ fuel efficiency also yielded a four-Sone decrease in wind noise, which eliminates noise harshness for improved driver comfort. Together, aerodynamic and driveline improvements make the RH Series up to 6 percent more fuel-efficient.

The RH Series will be offered in a 56-inch low roof sleeper, 56-inch hi-rise sleeper, day cab with roof fairing, and 56-inch hi-rise sleeper with roof fairing. Bendix Wingman Advanced Collision Mitigation system comes standard in the RH Series.

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Bullseye. An American truckmaker impresses.

[Dirtymilkman]

On 4/26/2017 at 6:19 PM, kscarbel2 said:

Bullseye. An American truckmaker impresses.

I disagree. I'm not a fan of their cab or interiors. 

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Around and inside Navistar's RH regional haul tractor

Aaron Marsh, Fleet Owner  /  May 9, 2017

It was hard to miss one of Navistar's new RH regional haul tractors on display at the National Private Truck Council's (NPTC) 2017 Annual Conference (and Fleet Owner certainly didn't). The RH will feature as standard the OEM's new 12.4L A26 diesel engine.

Navistar unveiled the RH on April 20 in Montreal, and production is slated to begin in June. Come with us and take a look around, under the hood and inside the new tractor, which on the company noted it developed "based a study of interaction points between the driver and truck — everything from what a driver sees to how he moves and reacts in virtually any situation."

Photo Gallery - http://fleetowner.com/equipment/around-and-inside-navistars-rh-regional-haul-tractor#slide-0-field_images-218071

[BillyT]

I'm not a fan of any of the "space age" styled truck designs, although I kinda liked the styling  of the Lone star, too dramatic to ignore! I'm sure this truck will attract the type of driver the major carriers are looking to attract! I can envision some sort of fold down cushion to go where that troublesome shift lever used to go to make the cab a sleeper! It's probably wide enough to qualify as a legal sleeper berth! I seem to recall some provision in the DOT rules that say to legally log "sleeper berth" the cab had to be a certain width,I forget what that width was!