WHITE Truck Operator Manual PDF
In 1859, Thomas H. White founded his company in Cleveland, Ohio as White Sewing Machine Co., later to become White Consolidated Industries (WCI), now owned by AB Electrolux. His three sons (Windsor, Rollin and Walter) joined their father in this sewing machine factory.
In 1898, his son Rollin Howard White, made a tour of Europe to observe the automobile industry. He was particularly impressed by the first instant steam boiler invented by Leon Serpollet. And when he returned, he began working on a modified version, which he installed in the first White steam car.
Then in 1901, they founded the White Motor Company as a separate entity and then the firm started producing automobiles. And prototype steam trucks for 3 and 5 tons payload were built but not marketed.
Their first automobile, offered to the public in 1900, had a chain drive, a steering wheel for driving and was powered by a two-cylinder, steam engine mounted under the floor of the vehicle. White automobiles grew in size and power.
Then the company began offering chassis for light buses and other larger vehicles. In 1901, White built his first utility, a light truck on a car chassis dubbed the Pie Wagon. In 1909, White began a parallel production of petrol-powered automobiles powered by gasoline, making White the largest and most important manufacturer of gas and steam cars. The last steam cars produced by White were in 1911.
The company then turned to the production of heavy vehicles. White completely ceased production of light automobiles after 1918, although they remained deliverable on order for some time.
Today there are only about 150 of the more than 10,000 Steam cars in the White from 1900 to 1920. White produced more steam cars than any other manufacturer, including the Stanley.
In 1911, White began manufacturing the 3-ton GTA with a 30-horsepower engine and a chain drive. Lighter models of 1.5 tonnes also appeared.
In 1912, the 5 tons TC was introduced. The GTA and TC were produced until 1918. During the First World War, the US Army ordered military trucks for Allied forces in Europe, so White participated in this effort, building Liberty trucks.
In 1928, the model 59 appeared with a gasoline engine of 6 cylinders for 3 to 4 tons of payload. Three-axle variants of the model were introduced in 1930 for a payload of 10 tonnes.
In 1932, Brockway Motor Trucks Co. sold Indiana Trucks Corp., of Marion, Indiana, to White and moved the production to Cleveland.
From 1932 to 1934, White teamed up with Studebaker Pierce-Arrow, and assembled trucks in Cleveland for them.
In 1935, a first truck with advanced cab was produced, the 730 for heavy work with a 7.6-liter horizontal engine, 12 cylinders opposed pistons, and an optional 8.3 liters. Despite these impressive specifications, the model did not sell much.
In 1937, White carried out advanced aerodynamic studies. The result was a new model, the 800 with a 6-cylinder in-line engine. With an advanced tilting cab, with a highly developed design with a curvaceous bodywork and flowing lines and integrated wheel fairings, this model was designed by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky.
Two White Ruxtall 922 trucks carry repaired Crusader tanks to the front of the Desert War on July 23, 1942.
During the Second World War, White's production was largely military vehicles, including 6x4 and 6x6 trucks.
In 1940, the WA replaced the 730 and 800 series, and just after the war the WBs succeeded the WA models.
In 1949, appeared the WC, with an optional berth cabin, another development of the previous two models and this hooded range would become one of the best selling White during the 1950s. The following model of White was the 3000 with its futuristic style, the advanced bulbous cab was equipped with a motorized rocker system, and a 5-speed transmission. These trucks were made to be equipped with gasoline engine, named Mustang, the diesels of the time had cooling problems. But the manufacture and maintenance of the cabin was expensive. They were replaced by the 1500 series.
In 1951, White signed an agreement (which lasted until 1977) with Freightliner LLC Corporation to sell and maintain its trucks under the name White-Freightliner.
In 1966, a new model of long-haul truck was produced under the name 4400 series. And also the Xpeditor an advanced cab truck.
In 1967, White formed Western Star to serve the West Coast market and build a new plant in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
In 1970 White tried to convert diesel engines to gasoline, but it was a failure. the firm bought engines at Detroit Diesel, Cummins and Caterpillar to supply its engine needs.
In 1972, the Road Commander was built, an advanced cab truck with integrated berth.
In 1974, two new plants were inaugurated, one in Ogden, Utah, to increase production of the Autocar and later one in New River Valley, Virginia,
In 1978, a new model appeared, the Road Boss with integrated bunk. This tractor was configured as follows: 3 axles with a transmission of 13 speeds forward and 2 speeds of reverse.
In 1980, there were also major investments in a range of new models with new factories in office. These commitments, associated with a decline in the market, led to financial difficulties.
In 1981, White had to file for bankruptcy and was absorbed by Volvo Trucks under the name Volvo White Trucks Corporation. But this buyout did not include Western Star which was taken over by two companies from Calgary, Alberta,
In 1983 appeared the long hooded White Conventional, successor to the Road Boss. The Road Commander 2 was rejuvenated, becoming the White High Cabover. The grids of these trucks had diagonal bars. This is the hallmark of Volvo.
In 1986, Volvo Trucks bought the GMC truck division. And for a short time, the trucks are signed Volvo White GMC.
In 1987, the new company pulled out a truck named Aero, and an enlarged sleeper cab for the conventional long hood. With the growing influence of Volvo, its engines and transmissions were introduced, and also on the Autocar brand.
In 1995, the names of White and GMC disappear and from all trucks are signed Volvo except for Autocar.
In 2001, Volvo sold Autocar and now the company specializes in the production of municipal trucks and public works.
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