Sam Memmolo
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International Truck and Engine Unveils World’s Biggest Production Pickup Truck
WARRENVILLE, Ill. – What hauls 6 tons, can seat a football team’s offensive line and, for kids over 20 who miss playing with trucks in the sandbox, is the ultimate toy for extreme work and play? The International® CXT, the world’s biggest production pick-up truck for commercial business owners and the newest truck from International Truck and Engine Corporation. International, the operating company of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) and a leading truck manufacturer, officially unveiled the International CXT on Thursday, Sept. 16, at its plant in Garland, Texas.
Born out of a 20-ton hauler and other International severe service trucks used by the construction, government and waste industries, the International CXT is built on the same truck platform as dumps and snowplows. As a result, it is a vehicle unrivaled in capability, size and appearance. It hauls 3 times the payload of consumer pick-up trucks, is all-wheel drive, uses air brakes for unmatched stopping ability and offers towing, dumping and tilt bed capability. Additionally, it features a spacious interior with crew cab design that seats 5 and can be customized to meet owners’ specific needs – from paint color to air seats to flat screen TVs. For example, for people who want to make a statement while driving in luxury, try a customized black International CXT with ghosted green flames that has a leather interior with wood grain trim, reclining captain chairs, a fold-down bench that can be used as a bed, an overhead compartment with drop-down DVD, an XM satellite premium radio system and a rear-mounted camera for increased visibility behind the vehicle. “The International CXT is a truck for businesses that want to promote themselves as much as perform,” said Rob Swim, director, vehicle center marketing strategy, International Truck and Engine Corporation. “While there is nothing tougher or more extreme on the market than the International CXT, it is as much a statement of success as it is performance.” In terms of performance, the International CXT features the International DT 466 diesel engine with a horsepower rating of 220 hp and 540 lb.-ft. of torque capable of hauling or towing pretty much anything you can put into or behind it. Other horsepower ratings are also available. With an electronically controlled turbocharger and four valves per cylinder, the engine delivers responsiveness, acceleration, outstanding fuel efficiency, extended serviceability and long-term durability. Additionally, despite the tough appearance and powerful engine, there is a smooth side to the International CXT. A smooth-shifting Allison® 2000 Series automatic transmission and standard cab air-suspension (with standard front air seats) provide a comfortable ride.
There's more on www.InternationalDelivers.com/cxt International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV). The company produces International brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC brand school buses and is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets.
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Among businesses for whom the International CXT is ideal: construction, lawn
care businesses, lawn and garden stores, brick or stone contractors, home
builders, carpenters, landscape designers, roofers, home improvement companies,
auto body repair or custom paint shops, commercial boating businesses and boat
racers.