International LoneStar vs Kenworth W900
Two sleeper rigs compared spec for spec: the LoneStar (2008–2023, Up to 605 hp) against the W900 (1961–2024, Up to 605 hp). Same data we keep on every truck in the encyclopedia — and Mike on hand if the answer depends on your routes and loads.
LoneStar
Retro-styled showpiece inspired by the 1930s.
W900
A six-decade legend. The long-nose icon.
| Spec | International LoneStar | Kenworth W900 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | International Motors, LLC (Traton SE / VW Group) | PACCAR |
| Class | Class 8 | Class 8 |
| Body type | Sleeper | Sleeper |
| Years | 2008–2023 | 1961–2024 |
| Rating | Up to 80,000 lb GCWR | Up to 80,000 lb GCWR |
| Power | Up to 605 hp | Up to 605 hp |
| Engines | Cummins X15, International A26 | PACCAR MX-13, Cummins X15, Cummins ISX |
| Applications | Owner-operator, Long-haul | Owner-operator, Show truck |
About the International LoneStar
Unveiled at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show -- billed as the largest road vehicle ever shown at the event -- the LoneStar was Navistar's premium flagship, its swept-back grille and hood styled as an "Advanced Classic" inspired by the late-1930s International Harvester D-series. After a run spanning the 2009 to 2024 model years, the final LoneStar (the 7,077th unit built) rolled off the Chatham, Ontario line in December 2023 and was delivered to a Canadian carrier that had helped develop the truck.
About the Kenworth W900
Introduced in 1961, the W900 (the 'W' honors Kenworth co-founder Edgar Worthington) defined the long-hood American conventional and pioneered bulkhead-style doors with full-length hinges that rivals later copied. The 1990 W900L added 10 inches of hood, and after a 63-year run Kenworth confirmed in 2025 that the legendary truck would end production in 2026.
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