International Truck expands HV lineup for vocational sector

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Fleet Owner  /   January 23, 2018

LAS VEGAS. International Truck has unveiled new HV mid-range diesel models, as well as a bridge formula truck for the concrete industry.

"The HV Series raises the bar for vocational trucks and it is designed to meet the grueling demands of vocational applications," said Mark Stasell, vice president of vocational truck business for Navistar Inc.

The debut of the HV507 and HV607 models took place at the World of Concrete show. The initial HV models were introduced last September, and are six inches longer than the new models. They can be ordered with an International A26 or Cummins engine.

International also introduced the HV507 bridge formula model. The chassis includes a set forward front axle, and a rear-engine power take off (REPTO) suited for vocational applications, especially concrete placement.  

Every HV truck can be equipped with OnCommand Connection as an option. The HV series features redesigned cab doors with a lower bottom glass edge, mirrors that require less heading turning by drivers, and an all-new dash.

The company also announced additional assurance programs. They are part of the ongoing “Uptime” message that is aimed at putting additional distance between the company and the engine issues they suffered through at the start of the decade.

Under the A26 engine assurance program for vocational models, if a customer experiences a warrantable failure within its two-year warranty period, and faces downtime greater than 48 hours, they will receive a $250 card for future parts and service purchases at an International dealership.

A new vocational confidence warranty package offers powertrain coverage for HX and HV models with the A26 engine ordered by June 30. The four-year, 100,000-mile warranty offers total powertrain and drivetrain coverage.

Another new program states that if a customer experiences an A26 warrantable failure resulting in barrel damage, International will cover that damage for the truck’s first four years in service.

"Bottom line, we are positive that the International A26 will perform reliably in our HX series and HV series concrete mixer trucks," said Stasell.

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International Truck Unveils HV Series Mid-Range Diesel Trucks

Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT)  /  January 23, 2018

International Truck rolled out its new International HV Series Mid-Range Diesel (MRD) HV507 and HV607 truck models at the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas.

The two International HV Series models join the HV513 and HV613 severe-service vocational trucks launched at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show back in September.

The HV507 and HV607 models are powered by a choice of the Cummins B6.7 or L9 engines and have a 107-inch BBC dimension, which makes them shorter than the HV513 and HV613 models they complement.

The new HV507 and HV607 models are available to order now from International dealers with availability pegged for March.

In addition, every HV Series can be equipped as an option with OnCommand Connection, the company's remote diagnostics system, and Over-the-air (OTA) programming. OTA, available through the nine-pin International LINK device, enables drivers or fleet managers to utilize a mobile interface to initiate authorized engine programming at the customer's facility over a safe, secure Wi-Fi Connection. The service offers drivers and fleets an easy, secure means of updating engine control modules to reflect the latest manufacturer-approved calibrations, without the necessity of visiting a dealer or other service facility.

The  International HV Series is suitable for numeous applications. Customers can order the specific chassis configuration needed for a given application up front, which can substantially reduce the time and expense involved to upfit the vehicle.

To improve driver productivity and safety, the HV Series features Diamond Logic, an advanced electrical system that streamlines chassis and body equipment integration and allows customers to program automated tasks.

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International introduces new vocational models, warranty packages

James Menzies, Truck News  /  January 24, 2018

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Navistar International has expanded its line of HV vocational trucks, and introduced additional warranty coverage for it’s A26 engine.

The company introduced at World of Concrete new HV507 and HV607 models. The trucks feature a shorter 107-inch BBC configuration. The HV507 comes with a set-forward axle, while the 607 is a set-back axle configuration. The trucks are six inches shorter than the original HV launched at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta last fall.

“They really complete this transition we have from our current WorkStar products to the current HV series,” said Mark Stasell, vice-president of International’s vocational truck business.

International also announced greater support for its A26 engine. It is now extending the Customer Uptime Assurance program to its HX and HV vocational models. If a customer experiences a failure on an A26 engine within the two-year warranty period and the downtime exceeds 48 hours after diagnosis, the customer will receive a $250 gift card to be used towards future parts and service purchases. The program was initially available only on LT and RH models.

International also extended the warranty on the A26 in HV and HX models, to four years or 100,000 miles.

“Vocational customers don’t travel as many miles, and they wanted a longer period of coverage,” explained Stasell.

The Vocational Confidence Warranty Package covers the powertrain, as well as emissions system. The plan is available on HV and HX models with the A26 engine, ordered before June 30.

International also announced a new A26 Barrel Protection Plan, which will compensate customers if an A26 engine breakdown leads to concrete hardening in the barrel. International will cover the removal of the concrete or the replacement of the barrel, if necessary. The new plan covers the first four years of the truck.

“We want to reassure our concrete customers that their time-sensitive deliveries will be on time, every time,” Stasell said. The protection plan applies to new International mixer trucks ordered by June 30.

Stasell also said International’s new Uptime Command Center, which provides remote support to truck operators, now covers the HX and HV series vocational trucks. It initially supported only the LT and RH series trucks. Its mission is to have 80% of customer vehicles that encounter a problem back on the road within 24 hours, and 100% within 48 hours.

The command center locates an available service bay, finds the nearest required parts, and expedites their delivery so the repair can be completed faster.

“Our Uptime Command Center is live, and we’re keeping a close eye on the performance of your truck,” Stasell assured.

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