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FEATURE TRUCKS & COMPONENTS NAVISTAR INC. LOADSTAR CAB FORWARD Stepping into a new market segment, the company unveiled a low cab forward model, suited to concrete-pumping and refuse-haul- ing vehicles, at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. The LoadStar is equipped with a stainless steel cab to minimize corro- sion and increase durability; vocationally de- signed, variable-depth frame rails for durability, light weight, and ride character- istics; ergonomically designed cab interior; and, integrated powertrain with MaxxForce engine (10, 11 or 13L), featuring CleanBurn Emissions Technology or optional natural gas version (Cummins ISL-G, early 2013). "To fit driver needs, we optimized the space in the cab, increased seat and steer- ing wheel movement, and adjusted joystick placement to deliver an outstanding er- gonomic and customizable work environ- ment," said Jim Hebe, Navistar senior vice president, North American sales operations. LoadStar features the industry's first stain- less steel cab-over design, netting a high- strength, long-lasting and corrosion- resistant enclosure, he adds. A standard tilt/telescoping steering col- umn and 10-in. fore/aft and 6.5-in. up/down seat travel afford abundant belly room. A 90-degree door opening and easy 18-in. first step height provide drivers max- imum comfort in a vehicle with maneuver- ability underscored by up to 40-degree wheel cuts, Navistar engineers note. The truck also features the Diamond Logic sys- tem, which helps decrease downtime and improves productivity by enabling control of and communication between vehicle compo- nents and body equipment. LoadStar will be available for orders in October 2012 through U.S. and Canadian International dealers. EPA 2010 MaxxForce Engine hits shipment milestone Navistar announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show, that as of January, more than 100,000 2010 EPA-compliant MaxxForce diesel engines have been built, making it one of the most quickly adopted engines in the industry. "Customer demand and feedback for MaxxForce continues to be high because they provide the efficiency and technology modern fleets need to succeed," said Jim Hebe, Navistar's senior vice president of Northern American sales operations. "MaxxForce engines are conceptualized and built without compromise and provide performance, durability, and efficiency." MaxxForce engines provide a full range of power options, enabling fleets to pair strength with efficiency to conquer some of the most demanding applications, with an emissions technology company engineers contend is the most advanced in the indus- try. MaxxForce CleanBurn Emissions Technol- ogy uses an intelligent control system integrated with a proprietary high-pressure injector and combustion bowl for a more complete and cleaner burn, achieving cur- rent emissions compliance in-cylinder and eliminating the need for additional equip- ment, fluids or hassle. MaxxForce 13 continues to provide cus- tomers with a combination of lightweight, fluid-efficient power and is now available with up to 500 hp in LoneStar models. Leaders in weight savings and payload ad- vantages, MaxxForce 11 and MaxxForce 13 engines provide superior strength, less fa- tigue and years of reliable service. The com- pacted graphite iron (CGI) engine design offers up to 500 lb. of weight savings over traditional, big-bore, gray-iron engines, translating to greater payload capacity. WWW.CONCRETEPRODUCTS.COM MAY 2012 | 33