X15 equipment and updated cab
The May 2018 sheet documents the X15-era specification. Earlier engines and cab equipment require an earlier publication.
International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗
THE ARCHIVED HIGHWAY FILE
International
LoneStar family
Explore the 132 BBC LoneStar with separate May 2018 day-cab and sleeper references.
01 / FIND YOUR REFERENCE
Choose a reference edition
Start with the model configuration, then choose a publication and explore its documented equipment.
Catalogue reference
Selecting equipment records your research choice. It does not calculate dimensions, establish an available combination or rate a truck.
About this edition & its evidence
May 2018. May 2018 X15 equipment. Cab and transmission options are catalogue choices, not an engine/transmission compatibility matrix.
DIMENSION GUIDE / A–H
Precision visual reference
Select a measurement to highlight its endpoints and see what the chosen publication confirms.
International LoneStar · LoneStar sleeper · May 2018 specification card · 3 published / 5 to verify
Published value Needs verificationSchematic · not to scale
A / SIDE VIEW
Bumper to back of cab (BBC)
Front bumper to the back of the driving cab. Excludes an additional sleeper; it is not overall tractor length.
132 in3,353 mm
Published for this reference; confirm the individual build.
Original illustrative views; not to scale, a certified drawing or a selected-build rendering. Endpoints explain the measurements. Published values come from the cited reference, never from the image.
Selected reference: International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018. Published values remain tied to this edition.
View the complete dimension table ↓02 / THE MEASUREMENTS
Published dimensions
LoneStar sleeper · May 2018 specification card
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Bumper to back of cab (BBC) | 132 in3,353 mm | Published in the selected manufacturer reference.International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗ |
| Wheelbase | 167–280 in4,242–7,112 mm | Published in the selected manufacturer reference.International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗ |
| Bumper to front axle (BA) | 41 in1,041 mm | Published in the selected manufacturer reference.International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗ |
5 dimensions still to verify · build record / measurement
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Overall tractor length | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
| Overall height | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
| Cab / body exterior width | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
| Width across mirrors | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
| Fifth-wheel height | Not verified | Build record / measurement required. |
Planning to transport the truck?
Measure fixed exterior width and mirror width separately, plus overall length, the highest accessory, fifth-wheel height and actual transport weight. Interior bunk width is not exterior width.
03 / UNDER THE SKIN
Powertrain & chassis
Cummins X15. 6x4 · set-forward steer axle. Read engine, gearbox and axle ratings together.
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| X15 power | 400–605 hp298–451 kW | Published in the selected manufacturer reference.International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗ |
| X15 torque | 1,450–2,050 lb-ft1,966–2,779 N·m | Published in the selected manufacturer reference.International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗ |
| Catalogue GVW range | 52,350–60,600 lb23,746–27,488 kg | Published in the selected manufacturer reference.International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗ |
| Front axle options | 12,350–14,600 lb5,602–6,622 kg | Published in the selected manufacturer reference.International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗ |
| Tandem rear axle options | 40,000–46,000 lb18,144–20,865 kg | Published in the selected manufacturer reference.International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗ |
Documented cab options
- 56 in Low Roof
- 56 in HiRise
- 73 in HiRise
- 73 in SkyRise
Documented transmissions
- Eaton 10 / 13 / 18-speed manual
- Eaton UltraShift PLUS 13 / 16 / 18-speed AMT
- Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed AMT
- Eaton Cummins Endurant 11 / 12-speed AMT
May 2018 X15 equipment. Cab and transmission options are catalogue choices, not an engine/transmission compatibility matrix.
04 / MODELS, YEARS & CHANGES
One badge.
Different reference points.
Publication dates and launch milestones do not establish continuous model-year ranges. Match the VIN, production date and equipment era.
Inspection and build evidence
Inspect hood and grille supports, external exhaust brackets, sleeper seals, fifth-wheel clearance and X15 aftertreatment history.
- VIN-linked factory build record and production date
- Engine and transmission identification plates
- Axle ratings, tyre ratings and fifth-wheel installation
- Physical measurements of the individual tractor
05 / PUTTING IT TO WORK
Match the trailer to the whole truck.
Compare the tractor’s actual axle, tyre, coupling and combination limits with the intended trailer. Sleeper length, tank packaging and fifth-wheel position affect clearance; model names do not establish payload.
HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CA
Flatbed
Start with deck length, load placement, axle distribution and cab-to-trailer clearance.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CAStep deck
Compare deck height, gooseneck geometry and the loaded combination’s height.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CARGN / equipment hauling
Check neck compatibility, fifth-wheel loading, wet-kit requirements and the complete axle layout.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CAHow trailer capacity works
Review the tractor, coupling, trailer, tyres and load as one combination.
Read the guidePulling a trailer
Confirm build-specific combination, axle, tyre and coupling ratings, kingpin and service connections, clearance and actual axle weights. GVW is the loaded truck; GCW is the loaded combination. Neither is trailer payload.
Moving the tractor as cargo
Give the carrier measured length, exterior and mirror widths, height, ground clearance and transport weight. Assess deck access, breakover, loaded height and securement together.
Deck height & loaded height ↗There is no single “LoneStar towing capacity”.
The model badge, artwork and catalogue option selectors cannot rate an individual combination. Obtain the actual build limits and scale weights.
06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & open questions
Reviewed September 7, 2026. Manufacturer figures remain tied to their stated reference; converted equivalents are rounded; original source units are retained. Application and inspection notes are editorial guidance.
- International LoneStar day cab · TAD17021 · May 2018 ↗
- International LoneStar sleeper · TAD17022 · May 2018 ↗
Reference-specific evidence needed
- Verify exterior body width and mirror width independently, plus overall length, accessory height and fifth-wheel height.
- Production-year boundaries and undocumented earlier variants need their own dated factory sources.
- Confirm emissions equipment, installed powertrain and axle ratios from the individual build.