 International 1947 KB-7 flatbed at American Truck Historical Society show, Reno, Nevada, 2001 | |
| Manufacturer | International Harvester Co. |
|---|---|
| Introduced date | mid-1947 |
| Discontinued date | 1949 |
| Preceding model | K-7 |
| Superseded by | L-170 |
| Production locations | Fort Wayne, Indiana; Chatham, Ontario |
| No built | 33250 (1947-48) |
| Capacity tons/GVW/GCW | 2-3 ton, 16500 lb GVW |
| Engine | |
| Make | International |
| Model | Blue Diamond BLD-269 |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Cooling | water |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement ci / L | 269 ci |
| Power HP @ rpm | 100 @ 3000 |
| Transmission | |
| Gearbox make (model) | International F-51 (Fuller 5A330) |
| Gearbox type | sliding gear |
| Gears (forward speeds) | 15 (5-speed main x optional 3-speed auxiliary) |
| Axles & drive | |
| Wheels/drive | 4x2 |
| Rear Axle Make (Model) | International R-1560 spiral-bevel |
| Tires standard/optional | 7.50-20 8-ply dual rear / 9.00-20 10-ply dual rear (on show truck) |
| Other | |
| Shipping weight | 5515 lb |
| List price | $2440 (1947) |
The K-7 replaced the International D-40 in 1941. In mid-1947 the International K-7 became the KB-7. The only external changes were moving of the triple-diamond badge from the front of the nose to the top of the grille plus adding the model designation to the hood sides. The KB-7 had a basic rating of 2-3 tons and a GVW rating of 16,500 lb. The engine was the 100-hp Blue Diamond BLD-269, putting its power through a standard 5-speed transmission and spiral-bevel rear axle. When equipped with a 2-speed rear axle the KB-7 became the KBS-7.
International Blue Diamond BLD-269 engine
See also[]
- International K-7
- International KBS-7
- 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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