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'''Navistar''' (formerly International Harvester) started in [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]], [[United States]], which produced [[agriculture|agricultural]] machinery, construction equipment and vehicles. It was the result of a [[1902]] merger between the [[McCormick Harvesting Machine Company]] and [[Deering Harvester Company]], along with three smaller agricultural equipment firms:  Milwaukee; Plano; and Warder, Bushnell, and Glessner (manufacturers of Champion brand).  International Harvester changed their corporate name to [[Navistar International]] Corporation in [[1986]].  Current headquarters are in [[Warrenville, Illinois]].
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'''Navistar''' (formerly International Harvester) started in Chicago, United States, which produced agricultural machinery, construction equipment and vehicles. It was the result of a 1902 merger between the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and Deering Harvester Company, along with three smaller agricultural equipment firms:  Milwaukee; Plano; and Warder, Bushnell, and Glessner (manufacturers of Champion brand).  International Harvester changed their corporate name to Navistar International Corporation in 1986.  Current headquarters are in Warrenville, Illinois.
==Agriculture==
The first major product from International Harvester was the 10-20 and 15-30 [[tractor]].  Introduced in [[1915]], the tractors were primarily used as traction engines to pull large [[plow]]s and for belt work on [[threshing machine]]s.  Between the time that the McCormick and Deering companies merged and the early 1920's, the dealerships kept their original brands unique, with Mogul tractors sold at McCormick dealers and Titan tractors at the Deering dealerships.  Therefore, there is little difference between a Mogul 10-20 and a Titan 10-20.
 
In [[1924]], International Harvester introduced the [[Farmall tractor]], a smaller general-purpose tractor, to fend off competition from the [[Ford Motor Company|Ford Motor Company's]] [[Fordson tractor]]s.  The Farmall was the first tractor in the [[United States]] to incorporate a [[tricycle]]-like design (or row-crop front axle), which could be used on tall crops such as [[cotton]] and [[maize|corn]].
 
In addition to its line of farm equipment, International Harvester produced [[plow]]s, construction equipment, household appliances, [[M1 Garand]] military rifles, [[jet engine]]s, [[truck]]s and [[school bus]] chassis


==Passenger vehicles==
==Passenger vehicles==
===Light duty===
===Light duty===
[[Image:1911 International Wagon.JPG|right|thumb|250px|1911 International Harvester wagon]]
 
IH (International Harvester) is often remembered as a maker of relatively successful and innovative “light” line of vehicles, competing directly against the [[Big 3]]. The most common were pickup [[truck]]s. International Harvester made light trucks from 1907 to 1975. The final Light Line truck was made on May 5, 1975. The [[Travelall]] was similar to a [[Chevrolet Suburban]]. The [[Travelette]] was a crew cab, available in [[2 wheel drive|2]] or [[4 wheel drive]]. It was available starting in 1961, and was the first 6 passenger, 4 door truck of its time. The [[International Harvester Scout|Scout]] was a small, 2 door SUV, similar to a [[Jeep]] in 1972 the Scout became the Scout II, and in 1974 [[Dana Corporation|Dana]] 4x4 axles, power steering and power disk brakes became standard. after the trucks, and Travelall were discontinued in 1975, The Scout Traveler, and Terra became available, they were longer than a standard Scout II.  
IH (International Harvester) is often remembered as a maker of relatively successful and innovative “light” line of vehicles, competing directly against the [[Big 3]]. The most common were pickup [[truck]]s. International Harvester made light trucks from 1907 to 1975. The final Light Line truck was made on May 5, 1975. The [[Travelall]] was similar to a [[Chevrolet Suburban]]. The [[Travelette]] was a crew cab, available in [[2 wheel drive|2]] or [[4 wheel drive]]. It was available starting in 1961, and was the first 6 passenger, 4 door truck of its time. The [[International Harvester Scout|Scout]] was a small, 2 door SUV, similar to a [[Jeep]] in 1972 the Scout became the Scout II, and in 1974 [[Dana Corporation|Dana]] 4x4 axles, power steering and power disk brakes became standard. after the trucks, and Travelall were discontinued in 1975, The Scout Traveler, and Terra became available, they were longer than a standard Scout II.  


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===School and commercial bus chassis===
===School and commercial bus chassis===
Although based upon truck chassis, IHC also became the leading manufacturer of the chassis portion of body-on-chassis conventional (type C) [[school bus]]es. IHC successor [[IC Corporation]] is the 21st century market leader in both types C & D school bus production in the United States [[as of 2006]].
Although based upon truck chassis, IHC also became the leading manufacturer of the chassis portion of body-on-chassis conventional (type C) [[school bus]]es. IHC successor IC Corporation is the 21st century market leader in both types C & D school bus production in the United States as of 2006.


==Home lawn and garden==
Most of International Harvester's agricultural assets were purchased by Tenneco, and merged with their subsidiary Case Corporation (now CNH Global) in 1985, who continue to produce tractors, combines, and equipment under the Case IH brand.  The truck and engine businesses remained and in 1986 International Harvester changed their corporate name to Navistar International Corporation. The Cub Cadet line was purchased by MTD Products. The [[International Harvester Scout|Scout]] & Light Truck Parts Business was sold to Scout/Light Line Distributors,Inc. in 1991.  
It also branched out into the home lawn and garden business in the [[1960s]] with its line of [[Cub Cadet]] equipment, which included [[lawn mower]]s and [[snow blower]]s.


[[Image:International 1920 tractor.JPG|thumb|left|An International Harvester tractor built in 1920.]]
Today, '''''“Power Stroke” Diesel''''' is a trade name of [[Ford|Ford Motors]] for the six and eight cylinder [[diesel engines]] made by [[International Truck and Engine Corporation]] for use in Ford vans, trucks, and SUVs.
Most of International Harvester's agricultural assets were purchased by [[Tenneco]], and merged with their subsidiary [[Case Corporation]] (now [[CNH Global]]) in [[1985]], who continue to produce [[tractor]]s, combines, and equipment under the [[Case IH]] brand. The truck and engine businesses remained and in 1986 International Harvester changed their corporate name to [[Navistar International Corporation]]. The Cub Cadet line was purchased by MTD Products. The [[International Harvester Scout|Scout]] & Light Truck Parts Business was sold to Scout/Light Line Distributors,Inc. in 1991.
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Today, '''''“Power Stroke” Diesel''''' is a [[trade name]] of [[Ford Motors]] for the six and eight cylinder [[diesel engines]] made by [[International Truck and Engine Corporation]] for use in Ford vans, trucks, and SUVs.
===Trucks===
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*[[International Harvester Auto-Buggy|Auto-Buggy]]
*[[International Cargostar|Cargostar]]
*[[International Harvester Eagle|Eagle]]
*[[International Harvester Emeryville|Emeryville]]
*[[International Fleetstar|Fleetstar]]
*[[International Harvester Loadstar|Loadstar]]
*[[International LoneStar|LoneStar]]
*[[International Metro Van|Metro Van]]
*[[International Newport Series COE|Newport Series COE]]
*[[International Paystar|Paystar]]
*[[International Prostar|Prostar]]
*[[International S-Series|S-Series]]
*[[International Harvester Scout|Scout]]
*[[International Harvester Transtar|Transtar]]
*[[International Transtar II|Transtar II]]
*[[International Travelall|Travelall]]
*[[International Travelette|Travelette]]


==See also==
==See Also==
*[[Farmall tractor]]
{{International Harvester}}
*[[List of International Harvester vehicles]]


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.navistar.com Navistar Corporate Website]
*[http://www.navistar.com Navistar Corporate Website]
*[http://www.digest.net/ihc International Harvester Digest]
*[http://www.digest.net/ihc International Harvester Digest]
*[http://www.binderbulletin.org/ The Binder Bulletin: all IH light trucks technical resource website]
*[http://www.binderplanet.com/ BinderPlanet: all IH light trucks technical resource website. Formerly The Binder Bulletin]
*[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/ihc McCormick - International Harvester Collection]
*[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/libraryarchives/ihc McCormick - International Harvester Collection]
*[http://www.ihcubcadet.com IH Cub Cadet owners club]
*[http://www.ihcubcadet.com IH Cub Cadet owners club]
*[http://www.tractordata.com/td/ih.html International Harvester information]
*[http://www.tractordata.com/td/ih.html International Harvester information]
*[http://www.oldihc.org A club for International Harvester truck enthusiasts]
*[http://www.oldihc.org A club for International Harvester truck enthusiasts]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/19/nevermind-ford-its-the-international-lonestar-harley-davidson/ Nevermind Ford, it's the International LoneStar Harley-Davidson Special Edition]


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[[Category:Emergency services equipment makers]]
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[[Category:Bus manufacturers]]
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[[Category:Truck manufacturers]]
[[Category:Truck manufacturers]]
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Navistar (formerly International Harvester) started in Chicago, United States, which produced agricultural machinery, construction equipment and vehicles. It was the result of a 1902 merger between the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and Deering Harvester Company, along with three smaller agricultural equipment firms: Milwaukee; Plano; and Warder, Bushnell, and Glessner (manufacturers of Champion brand). International Harvester changed their corporate name to Navistar International Corporation in 1986. Current headquarters are in Warrenville, Illinois.

Passenger vehicles

Light duty

IH (International Harvester) is often remembered as a maker of relatively successful and innovative “light” line of vehicles, competing directly against the Big 3. The most common were pickup trucks. International Harvester made light trucks from 1907 to 1975. The final Light Line truck was made on May 5, 1975. The Travelall was similar to a Chevrolet Suburban. The Travelette was a crew cab, available in 2 or 4 wheel drive. It was available starting in 1961, and was the first 6 passenger, 4 door truck of its time. The Scout was a small, 2 door SUV, similar to a Jeep in 1972 the Scout became the Scout II, and in 1974 Dana 4x4 axles, power steering and power disk brakes became standard. after the trucks, and Travelall were discontinued in 1975, The Scout Traveler, and Terra became available, they were longer than a standard Scout II.

IH would abandon sales of passenger vehicles in 1980 to concentrate on commercial trucks and school buses. Today the pickups and Scouts are minor cult orphaned vehicles. All were available as rugged four-wheel drive off-road vehicles. Models and toys of IH vehicles are very difficult to find, though Micro Machines made a 70s Travelall with a camping trailer. They had a major presence in East Idaho.

School and commercial bus chassis

Although based upon truck chassis, IHC also became the leading manufacturer of the chassis portion of body-on-chassis conventional (type C) school buses. IHC successor IC Corporation is the 21st century market leader in both types C & D school bus production in the United States as of 2006.

Most of International Harvester's agricultural assets were purchased by Tenneco, and merged with their subsidiary Case Corporation (now CNH Global) in 1985, who continue to produce tractors, combines, and equipment under the Case IH brand. The truck and engine businesses remained and in 1986 International Harvester changed their corporate name to Navistar International Corporation. The Cub Cadet line was purchased by MTD Products. The Scout & Light Truck Parts Business was sold to Scout/Light Line Distributors,Inc. in 1991.

Today, “Power Stroke” Diesel is a trade name of Ford Motors for the six and eight cylinder diesel engines made by International Truck and Engine Corporation for use in Ford vans, trucks, and SUVs.

Trucks

See Also

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References

External links

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