<page_title> International S series (bus chassis) </page_title> <section_title> Powertrain </section_title> <table> <cell> 4-speed manual (S-1723 only) 5-speed manual (optional on S-1723, standard on S-1753, S-1823/1853 4-speed automatic (optional all) <col_header> International S series "Schoolmaster" powertrain details </col_header> <col_header> Transmission </col_header> </cell> <cell> International Harvester 9.0L V8 <col_header> International S series "Schoolmaster" powertrain details </col_header> <col_header> Engine </col_header> </cell> <cell> Diesel <col_header> International S series "Schoolmaster" powertrain details </col_header> <col_header> Fuel </col_header> </cell> <cell> International Harvester DT466 <col_header> International S series "Schoolmaster" powertrain details </col_header> <col_header> Engine </col_header> </cell> <cell> Caterpillar 3208 <col_header> International S series "Schoolmaster" powertrain details </col_header> <col_header> Engine </col_header> </cell> </table>
The S1853 was powered by diesel engines, with 9.0L V8, DT466, and Caterpillar 3208.