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 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 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.

1972-1986 models Table covers the 1972-1974 Paystar range. Model Max. front GAWR Max. rear GAWR Max. GVWR Engine Trans 5050 4x4 320813 spd.F5050 6x4320813 spd.5050 6x632085 spd.5070 4x4 NTA 40013 spd.5070 6x4NTA-37013 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.

2004 models Model Max. front GAWR Max. rear GAWR Max. GVWR Engine Trans5500 4x4 5500 6x4 5500 6x6 56000 4x4 5600 6x4 5600 6x6 5900 4x2 5900 6x4

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 Model Max. front GAWR Max. rear GAWR Max. GVWR Engine Trans 5900 6x4 5900 8x6

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External links International Harvester PayStar (IMCDB.com)