International 4700 / 4900 (4000 Series)
InternationalClass 6–7

International 4700 / 4900 (4000 Series)

The DT466-powered medium-duty backbone that just won't die.

The 4700/4800/4900 carried the legendary DT466 inline-six — an engine International built over 2 million of and famous for being nearly impossible to kill — before the line was replaced by the next-generation 4000 series (later DuraStar 4300/4400) in 2001–2002.

Maker
International Motors, LLC (Traton SE / VW Group)
Years
1989–2002
Body
Medium-Duty
Rating
Up to 33,000 lb GVWR
Power
175–300 hp
Applications
Box truck, Dump, Tow, Crane, Municipal
Engines
International DT466International DT530

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3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

3030HNTRX

3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

OTR10143

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

5-808330

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

370036A

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

348-4195

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

5008414PGBXW

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

11444

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

15W40 OIL

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

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