1910 International Auto-Wagon High Wheel
As one of America’s first work trucks, the International Auto-Wagon was built from 1908 until early 1912 with a practical high-wheel design. Large-diameter buggy wheels fitted with solid rubber tires allowed the vehicle to traverse mud and rutted farm roads where conventional automobiles often struggled.
Power came from an air-cooled, horizontally-opposed two-cylinder engine producing 18 horsepower, connected to a two-speed planetary transmission with reverse. The chain-driven system carried all major mechanical components mounted beneath the body for simplicity and durability.
The Auto-Wagon rode on 42-inch rear wheels and 38-inch front wheels, giving it the ground clearance needed for rough terrain. It was rated to carry loads of around 1,000 pounds (454 kg), making it especially useful for farmers, tradesmen, and small businesses that needed a dependable work vehicle.
International Harvester had been formed in 1902 through the merger of several major agricultural equipment manufacturers. The Auto-Wagon evolved from the company’s 1907 Auto-Buggy passenger car, but by 1912 International had abandoned automobile production to focus exclusively on trucks, a decision that helped establish its long-term reputation in the commercial vehicle market.
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