International · 1972–2016
International Paystar
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.
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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. 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.
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Specifications
- name
- International PayStar
- Manufacturer
- International Harvester (1972–1986), Navistar International (1986–2016)
- Production
- 1972–2016
- Predecessor
- International R-Series medium-duty
- Successor
- HX Series
- Class
- Severe Service Conventional
- Engine
- International DV-550B V8 diesel, International DT466 Cat 1160 V8, Cummins V555, Detroit Diesel 6V53N
- Transmission
- Allison automatic transmission, Eaton 18-speed UltraShift
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6052358CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_PaystarCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1364355110 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fire_engine_in_California.jpgCC BY 2.0 · Photo: John Martinez Pavliga · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.