At the recently held Truck World event held April 21-23, 2022, in the International Centre in Mississauga, just outside of Toronto, International Trucks showed off its MV 607 series medium-duty truck.
Formed in 1902, International Trucks is a leading producer of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks and severe-service trucks, sold via a network of nearly 1,000 dealer outlets in the US, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico.
Per International, the MV series is available in three configurations: delivery truck, dump truck, and towing truck, and can be ordered with a daycab, extended cab, or crew cab depending on a fleet’s needs to ensure appropriate interior room during daily operations.
Some of the key features of the MV 607 model include its steering column—tilting and telescoping—as well as air suspension for the cab rear to accommodate mid-cab height. The trucks also come with a 4x2 BrandFX utility body.
The MV607 trucks vary in weight, from 21,500 lbs – 44,700 lbs, but at a maximum of 37,000 lbs if utilizing a Cummins Inc. B6.7 engine, one of the most dependable and durable medium-duty engines available.
The Cummins B6.7 engine provides 300 HP @ 2,600 RPM, and 660 lb-ft of torque for lots of power.
Features:
- Length - 267” /22’-3”;
- Wheelbase of 152”;
- BBC: 107”;
- BA: 40”;
- CA: 85”;
- GVWR: 33,000 lbs
The truck utilizes an Allison 500 RDS 5th generation control transmission, with Wide Ratio, 6-speed with double overdrive, and with PTO Provision.
Its front axle is a Meritor MFS-12-122A I Beam-type, with 12,000 lb capacity, while the rear axle is a Dana Spicer 21060D single reduction, with 21,000 lb capacity.
Front suspension is Parabolic taper-leaf steel spring system, shackle type for 12,000 lb capacity, with shock absorbers; while the rear suspension: 23,500 lb capacity using Vari-Rate springs.
Meritor brakes are used. Front brakes: Meritor 15X4 Q-Plus CAST Air S-Cam type; Rear Brakes: Meritor 16.5X7 Q-Plus CAST Air S-Cam type.
Company information on International Trucks is available at: https://www.internationaltrucks.com.