THE LONG-HOOD FILE / INTERNATIONAL
Compare model references, catalogue options and the dimensions that matter.
01 / FIND YOUR REFERENCE
Choose a model and dated publication, then explore its listed equipment options.
Options help you research a truck; only its build record confirms an ordered combination. Selecting equipment does not calculate dimensions or capacity.
April 2013 card. Published option ranges are not a VIN-specific build. This card prints 124 in BBC; the 2002 page prints 120 in. The difference is retained by source and is not a confirmed redesign boundary.
Navistar 9900i specification card · April 2013, p. 2DIMENSION GUIDE / A–H
Select a measurement to highlight its endpoints and see what the chosen publication confirms.
9900i · 2013 · Navistar specification card · 3 published / 5 to verify
Front bumper to the back of the driving cab, excluding the sleeper. This is not the tractor’s overall length.
Published for this reference; confirm the individual build.
April 2013 card. Published option ranges are not a VIN-specific build. This card prints 124 in BBC; the 2002 page prints 120 in. The difference is retained by source and is not a confirmed redesign boundary.
9900i-inspired illustrative views · not a configuration-specific build drawing. Sleeper, exhaust, accessories and axle positions vary by build. The illustration does not establish transport clearance or trailer compatibility.
Selected reference: Navistar 9900i specification card · April 2013, p. 2. Published values remain tied to this edition.
View the complete dimension table ↓02 / THE MEASUREMENTS
9900i · 2013 · Navistar specification card
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Bumper to back of cab (BBC) | 124 in3,150 mm | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. |
| Bumper to front axle (BA) | 30 in762 mm | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. |
| Wheelbase · published range | 197–270 in5,004–6,858 mm | Cab-specific wheelbase combinations are not supplied. |
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Cab / body exterior width | Not verified | Measure the widest fixed bodywork; the selected source does not supply this dimension. |
| Width across mirrors | Not verified | Measure with mirrors in the intended travel position. This is a separate dimension. |
| Overall tractor length | Not verified | Measure bumper to rearmost equipment. BBC and wheelbase are not overall length. |
| Overall height | Not verified | Measure the highest roof, stack, fairing or accessory at operating ride height. |
| Fifth-wheel height | Not verified | Record laden and unladen height, tyre size, suspension and slider position. |
Dimension source: Navistar 9900i specification card · April 2013, p. 2
Request measured exterior and mirror widths, overall length, highest point and actual weight. Bunk width is an interior dimension and cannot establish transport fit.
03 / UNDER THE SKIN
Cummins ISX15. Published ranges cover available ratings; a truck’s engine plate, transmission model and axle tags identify its actual equipment.
| Measurement | Reference value | Scope / how to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power · catalogue range | 450–600 hp336–447 kW | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. |
| Engine torque · catalogue range | 1,550–2,050 lb-ft2,102–2,779 N·m | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. |
| Published GVW range | 52,000–60,000 lb23,587–27,216 kg | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. |
| Front axle options | 12,000–14,000 lb5,443–6,350 kg | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. |
| Rear tandem options | 40,000–46,000 lb18,144–20,865 kg | Published in the selected manufacturer reference. |
Option and rating source: Navistar 9900i specification card · April 2013, p. 2.
BUYER RESEARCH · REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
The 9900 family URL covers the original identity and separately attributed i and ix editions. The April 2013 9900i card was rechecked September 9, 2026; archival 2002/2017 values remain tied to their existing references.
| Question | Documented reference | Buyer interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 9900i geometry | 124 in BBC; 30 in BA; 197–270 in wheelbase | 3,150 mm; 762 mm; 5,004–6,858 mm. This family range does not map a sleeper to a wheelbase. |
| 2013 engine and gearbox | Cummins ISX15; Eaton manual or UltraShift Plus | 450–600 hp and 1,550–2,050 lb-ft are catalogue ranges, not the rating of every truck. |
| i versus ix | The retained 2002 references distinguish 120 and 130 in BBC | Do not resolve the 2013 124 in discrepancy by silently changing the early i value or declaring a redesign year. |
For a 9900i candidate, photograph the VIN and certification label, engine dataplate, gearbox tag and sleeper identity before selecting a reference. Request dated records for replaced engines, wiring work, frame alterations and fifth-wheel installation. The 2013 card’s 52,000–60,000 lb GVW range cannot answer tractor-only scale weight. For transport planning, use a fresh uncoupled scale ticket and physical measurements of the installed truck.
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04 / MODELS, YEARS & CHANGES
Manufacturer evidence now reaches back to the original 1998 introduction. The later references are dated snapshots; they do not establish continuous generation ranges.
Navistar’s 1998 annual report identifies the Eagle 9900 as a model introduced that year. This confirms a launch milestone; exact production boundaries and non-i dimensions still need separate evidence.
1998 Navistar annual report ↗The archived i page lists a 120 in BBC; the ix lists 130 in. Both list four sleeper options. Eagle is a trim designation; the ix page specifies Eagle only.
2002 manufacturer source ↗A later factory card lists Cummins ISX15 power and Eaton manual or UltraShift Plus options. Its dimensional values belong to that card, including the BBC discrepancy flagged above.
2013 manufacturer source ↗The archived page changes the published power and wheelbase ranges and adds a GCW range. It also describes Premium and Eagle interiors. Trim does not establish hauling capacity.
2017 manufacturer source ↗The original model’s 1998 introduction is now supported by Navistar’s annual report. A complete non-i specification, day-cab option matrix and production end dates remain to be verified. Send a dated factory brochure or VIN-linked build sheet to help close those gaps. A registration year, production date and engine emissions year can describe different things.
05 / PUTTING IT TO WORK
The period manufacturer pages identify highway, tanker and heavy-hauling applications. Suitability still depends on the individual build. Start with these HighwayTrailers.ca guides, then compare the complete combination.
Application reference: International’s archived 9900i page.
Start with deck length, load placement, axle distribution and cab-to-trailer clearance.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CACompare deck height, gooseneck geometry and the loaded combination’s height.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CACheck neck compatibility, fifth-wheel loading, wet-kit requirements and the complete axle layout.
Read the guide HIGHWAYTRAILERS.CAReview the tractor, coupling, trailer, tyres and load as one combination.
Read the guideConfirm the truck’s combination rating, axle and tyre limits, fifth-wheel vertical and drawbar ratings, kingpin compatibility, clearances, brakes and required connections. A component’s rating does not rate the complete truck.
SAF-HOLLAND coupling applicationsGVW describes the loaded truck. GCW describes the loaded combination. Neither is a trailer payload allowance. Actual weights, component limits and the intended route still matter.
Record actual transport weight, exterior and mirror widths, overall length, highest point, wheelbase and ground clearance. Give those measurements to the carrier before choosing a deck.
Assess loading access, breakover, loaded height and securement with the carrier. A painted illustration or catalogue wheelbase cannot establish transport fit.
Deck height & loaded heightThe selected reference does not establish a combination rating for a specific truck. Obtain the build-specific ratings and scale weights before calculating available load.
06 / FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Reviewed September 6, 2026. Manufacturer publications provide the dated specifications; metric values are conversions. Buying and trailer-matching notes are editorial guidance.
Next evidence needed: original 9900 technical literature; remaining production and model-year boundaries; exterior widths; cab-specific dimensions and weights; fifth-wheel configurations. Conflicting catalogue values remain attributed to their own edition.