The International Paystar (also known as 5000i and PayStar) is a series of trucks that was manufactured by

International Harvester The International Harvester Company (often abbreviated by IHC, IH, or simply International ( colloq.)) was an American manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment, automobiles, commercial trucks, lawn and garden products, household e ...

and its successor,

Navistar International Navistar, Inc is an American holding company created in 1986 as the successor to International Harvester. Navistar operates as the owner of International-branded trucks and diesel engines. The company also produces buses under the IC Bus br ...

. Produced from 1972 to 2016 across three generations, the Paystar replaced the long-running 210/230 and M-series. Developed for both on and off-road use, the Paystar was the largest commercially-marketed product range sold by International, intended for vocational applications (primarily construction-related). For 2017 the Paystar underwent a substantial redesign, becoming the International HX series.

History

The PayStar was introduced by

in January 1972 as a construction-specific version of the conventional Transtar. From 1972 through 1980, it was offered in two ranges: the 5050 with mid-range engines and the 5070 with heavy duty engines. Available in 4×4, 6×4, and 6×6 configurations, they were usually straight trucks but most offered trailer brake options. Semi tractors were also available.

1972-1986 models

Table covers the 1972-1974 Paystar range. The second generation trucks increased weight capacity and engine power. The plate fenders and butterfly hoods were replaced with a one-piece forward tilting hood. The 5500 had a forward front axle, the 5600 had a setback, and the 5900 was a semi tractor.

2004 models

By 2013, the PayStar was commonly a semi tractor although straight truck applications were still offered. Severe service straight truck applications were handled by the Workstar series, which offered no semi-tractors. In 2013 the PayStar is only offered as a 6×4 or 8×6 with high horsepower engines.

2013 models

Gallery

File:International Paystar P-18 of the Minnesota Air National Guard.jpg, 5050 Fire engine
(First generation) File:International (9175912255).jpg, 5070 Semi-tractor
(first generation) File:PayStar.JPG, 5500 Roll-off container
(Second generation) File:Argos Cement Mixer truck, Atlanta.JPG, 5600 Concrete mixer
(second generation) File:International Paystar 5600i 2007 (14400079182).jpg, 5600 Chassis-cab
(Third generation) File:International Paystar 5900 SBA.jpg, 5900 Chassis-cab
(Third generation)

Notes

References

External links

International Harvester PayStar (IMCDB.com)
{{International Truck International Harvester vehicles Navistar International trucks Vehicles introduced in 1972