After months of collaboration between engineers at both Miller Industries and Navistar as to the proper frame, suspension and power train requirements, Navistar rolled out a new day cab LoneStar equipped with a CENTURY© 25 ton integrated towing and recovery unit at the recent American Towman Exposition in Baltimore, Maryland. Since its recent introduction, several LoneStars have been previously outfitted with towing and recovery units but the chassis required extensive modifications for mounting of the equipment. Vince Tiano, Miller Industries V.P. and Director of Chassis, said, “The initial feedback from towers about the new LoneStar was very positive, and now with the right specifications, given International’s strong market share in the class 6 chassis, we felt the LoneStar would be a natural fit in the Class 8 market. They have placed additional orders for the towing and recovery spec’d LoneStars that are available through Miller Industries distributor network.” The new day cab LoneStar specifications provide a 309” wheelbase with a 14,600 lb. front axle and springs along with 46,000 lb. Hendrickson rear air suspension and 40,000 lb. rear axles. The chassis is powered by a Cummins ISX-500 horsepower engine with an impressive 1650 lb-ft torque and a Fuller 18-speed transmission. Jesse Averhart, Vocational Marketing Manager for Navistar said, “The traffic was brisk throughout the entire show with towers asking questions and taking pictures of the new LoneStar and is confident that it will be successful in gaining class 8 market share in the towing and recovery industry.
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To learn more about the LoneStar, visit www.internationaltrucks.com or to order a new LoneStar with a CENTURY© or VULCAN© towing and recovery unit, visit your local Miller Industries distributor.