June 2009

South Africa is being targeted for a new range of trucks currently under development by Navistar and Caterpillar. 

The two companies are currently working on a full line up of Cat-branded trucks that combine Navistar’s Internationalbrand chassis and MaxxForce engines utilising Caterpillar components, including transmissions and cooling systems.

The line-up will feature three Cat-branded 11 litre, 13 litre, and 15 litre diesel engines, which are expected to be used in International trucks as well. 

The 11 litre and 13 litre engines were jointly developed by Navistar with MAN of Germany and are currently being developed to meet 2010 emissions standards. The 15-litre engine is a Caterpillarbased unit and combines the Cat C15 block with Navistar’s fuel and emission systems. 

The first models are scheduled for introduction in late 2010, with full production commencing in 2011. 

Global markets, including but not limited to Australia, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, and Turkey, have been identified as locations where Navistar and Caterpillar are looking to insert new commercial trucks, under Cat and International brand names. Conventional and cabover- engine designs will be available, with initial availability as early as the third quarter of 2009.