FROM CONCRETE TO CURBSIDE:
WHY INTERNATIONAL VOCATIONAL
TRUCKS RULE THE JOBSITE

When you’re running a business in the utility, construction, government or refuse industries, finding the right truck for your work is essential. You need a vocational/work truck that’s tough, reliable, versatile and, most importantly, specifically tailored to the unique needs of the job. It all starts with choosing the right chassis platform.

Any commercial truck comparison begins with one question: Is this truck capable of doing my work and can it be customized easily?

The upfit-ready International® medium-duty and severe-duty lineup—MV™ Series, HV™ Series, and HX® Series—are built with vocational compatibility in mind. They’re ready to be spec’d out to handle the demands of whatever your work throws at them, no matter what job you perform or industry you serve.

We know you don’t have time for delays. That’s why International trucks are designed to make integrating your equipment smooth and simple. You’ll find upfit-friendly features like:

• Pre-drilled mounting points on the frame that let chassis cab upfitters easily bolt on accessories and equipment from Truck Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs)
  
  
• Modular wiring harnesses that directly integrate with your truck
  
  
• Orderable optional features like remote power modules, switches, and functions tailored to your vocation

Sometimes a job requires more than a routine upfit. International Specialty Centers provide expert solutions for complex chassis packaging and integration issues. They make sure that modifications made by an integration/chassis upfitter satisfy both your tough job requirements as well as strict regulatory requirements—like axle load limits and safety standards—without compromising the truck's core design.

The Diamond Logic® electrical system from International comes standard on HX, HV and MV Series vehicles. This smart, streamlined system provides direct links to vehicle controls, allowing for seamless connectivity between upfit equipment and the truck. This eliminates the need to install expensive, messy and complex aftermarket wiring harnesses. It all adds up to faster upfitting, lower lifecycle costs and greater productivity.

The customizable switches in the cab enable you to link directly to body functions and control equipment without leaving the driver’s seat. Diamond Logic makes it easy to program automated tasks and safety interlocks to implement safety measures that protect your equipment and crew, such as preventing the transmission from shifting gears when a boom is deployed.

Let’s dive into how our three vocational truck lines help you get more done:

The HX Series Class 8 construction truck is ready to tackle the hardest jobs on the worksite. With a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of up to 92,000 lb., this severe-duty machine is ready to build, haul and dump without ever breaking a sweat.

• Excellent Durability: Whether you’re working a rock quarry or building a new highway, the HX Series nimbly handles all the off-road abuse you can throw at it. This Class 8 truck features an extreme-duty, high-strength galvanized steel cab with anti-corrosion finishes like ChemGuard, it’s perfect for the constant abrasion and corrosive materials of construction and heavy-haul applications.

• Make Yourself Comfortable: The HX Series interior keeps drivers comfortable and alert on long, rough rides.
  
  • Best-in-category Door Opening Width makes getting in and out of the cab easy.
  • The available premium level Diamond Elite seat includes a built-in shock absorber, active seat ventilation, and adjustments to fit every body type.

• Stay Alert Longer: The HX Series helps reduce driver fatigue with the quietest interior sound levels for the vehicle class at both idle and at governed RPM.

• Visibility Equals Safety: Safety starts with seeing. The HX Series gives drivers a commanding view of worksites and the road, providing the best specs in the following visibility categories:
• Driver Side Rear
• Driver Side Forward
• Forward Left Side
• Forward Right Side

• Ready to Mix It Up: Turning the HX Series into the perfect mixer is easy with features like a cross-member location to install PTO pumps and factory-installed transition brackets to mount after-frame inverted cross members for booster axle ram clearance.

• Crane-Capable Design: Includes customized frame ladder and component locations to meet body packaging requirements, available integral front frame extensions, and high strength single ½” thick, 3.5 million RBM straight rail for high-capacity applications.

• Dump Trucks That Deliver: Built to haul with a ½” thick, 3.5 million RBM single rail, the HX Series is ready for your load with factory-installed lift axles and many chassis packaging options to fit your needs.
  
   

The HV Series is the go-to severe-duty platform for municipal government and construction applications like refuse collection, concrete mixing, snow plowing and heavy utility truck work.

• Equipped for Anything: The powerful HV Series is the perfect Class 7/8 truck for plows, mixers, booms, and cranes. The upfit-friendly Diamond Logic electrical system allows you to program automated tasks and control equipment directly from the dashboard, making operating equipment safer and more intuitive.
  
  
• See More and Stay Safe: The sloped hood and panoramic windshield of the HV Series gives drivers a comprehensive view of the worksite and road ahead, enabling them to spot people and obstacles. Covering 1,909 square inches, the spacious windshield is the largest in the vehicle category.
  
  
• Keep Things Clear, Comfy and Quiet: The best-in-class HVAC system in the HV Series clears fogged windows faster, giving drivers a safe view, no matter what the weather brings. The HV Series also helps reduce noise stress for drivers with the quietest interior sound level at Governed RPM for any vehicle in its class.
  
  
• Easy In, Easy Out: The Door Opening Width of the HV Series is the largest in its class, which makes entering and exiting the cab easier on drivers.
  
  
• Built to Outlast Corrosion: Like the HX Series, the HV Series uses high-strength galvanized steel panels, ChemGuard, an optional spray in liner and an optional stainless-steel oil pan to endure the highly corrosive environments often seen in municipal and refuse applications.
  
  
• Factory-Installed Equals Faster Delivery: By having PTOs and lift axles installed at the factory and integrated with the electrical system, the HV Series simplifies upfitting and registration, ensuring that job-ready vehicles are delivered faster, saving time and preventing frustration.