| International PayStar | |
| Manufacturer: | International Harvester (1972–1986) Navistar International (1987–2017) |
| Production: | 1973–2017 |
| Predecessor: | International R-Series medium-duty |
| Successor: | HX Series |
| Class: | Severe Service Conventional |
The International Paystar (also known as 5000e and PayStar) is a series of trucks that was manufactured by International Harvester and its successor, Navistar International. Produced from 1973 to 2017 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.
The PayStar was introduced by International Harvester 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.
Table covers the 1972-1974 Paystar range.
| Model[1] | Max. front GAWR | Max. rear GAWR | Max. GVWR | Engine | Trans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5050 4x4 | 18000lb | 23000lb | 41000lb | 3208 | 13 spd. | |
| F5050 6x4 | 18000lb | 38000lb | 33560lb | 3208 | 13 spd. | |
| 5050 6x6 | 18000lb | 38000lb | 56000lb | 3208 | 5 spd. | |
| 5070 4x4 | 19720lb | 23000lb | 42720lb | NTA 400 | 13 spd. | |
| 5070 6x4 | 19720lb | 53440lb | 73160lb | NTA-370 | 13 spd. |
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.
| Model[2] | Max. front GAWR | Max. rear GAWR | Max. GVWR | Engine | Trans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5500 4x4 | 20000lb | 30000lb | 50000lb | |||
| 5500 6x4 | 20000lb | 70000lb | 78000lb | |||
| 5500 6x6 | 20000lb | 70000lb | 66000lb | |||
| 56000 4x4 | 22000lb | 30000lb | 53000lb | |||
| 5600 6x4 | 22000lb | 70000lb | 8000lb | |||
| 5600 6x6 | 22000lb | 70000lb | 69000lb | |||
| 5900 4x2 | 20000lb | 23000lb | 36000lb | |||
| 5900 6x4 | 20000lb | 58000lb | 78000lb |
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.
| Model[3] | Max. front GAWR | Max. rear GAWR | Max. GVWR | Engine | Trans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5900 6x4 | 22000lb | 65000lb | 80000lb | |||
| 5900 8x6 | 22000lb | 78000lb | 80000lb |