International KB5
Built: 1949 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1949
International – other models: the collective page of pick-ups and vans outside the named ranges, from the K, L, R and S series to the Travelette cab, four- and eight-cylinder engines
International Harvester was formed in 1902 in Chicago from the merger of several farm-machinery makers, including McCormick and Deering, and from the century's first decade also built light and medium trucks; the commercial-vehicle division now trades as International (Navistar). This collective page gathers the models the register could not assign to a named range, including the K, L, R and S pick-up and stake-bed series of the 1940s to 1960s and the four-door Travelette cab for up to six people.
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The register lists 55 versions with four- to eight-cylinder engines from 3,273 to 7,439 cc, kerb weights from 1,241 to 3,320 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,766 to 3,500 kg and widths from 1,700 to 2,350 mm.
International pick-ups competed in North America with Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge for farm and trade customers, trading on the brand's reputation as a rugged maker of farm machinery and trucks; the Travelette is regarded as one of the first pick-ups with a four-door cab at all.
When buying a used example, check for rust in the frame, load bed and cab floor, the condition of the carburettor and ignition on the older petrol engines, and the availability of body panels, which can still be sourced through specialist vintage-parts dealers in North America but mean import effort in Europe; on four-wheel-drive versions, check the transfer case and hubs.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: International (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,350 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 4,050 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,640 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,315 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the International KB5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,640 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the International KB5?
3,315 kg.
What engine does the International KB5 have?
6 cylinders.
When was the International KB5 built?
Production years: 1949.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
1000
1000 A
1100
1100 B
1200 A
1200 D
1200 D 4X4
1200D
1310 PICK-UP
200 EIGHT P.U.
6-SPEED SPECIAL 1TON
908 B
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