# 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 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.

## 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 | 18,000 lb (8,200 kg) | 23,000 lb (10,000 kg) | 41,000 lb (19,000 kg) | 3208 | 13 spd. |
| F5050 6x4 | 18,000 lb (8,200 kg) | 38,000 lb (17,000 kg) | 33,560 lb (15,220 kg) | 3208 | 13 spd. |
| 5050 6x6 | 18,000 lb (8,200 kg) | 38,000 lb (17,000 kg) | 56,000 lb (25,000 kg) | 3208 | 5 spd. |
| 5070 4x4 | 19,720 lb (8,940 kg) | 23,000 lb (10,000 kg) | 42,720 lb (19,380 kg) | NTA 400 | 13 spd. |
| 5070 6x4 | 19,720 lb (8,940 kg) | 53,440 lb (24,240 kg) | 73,160 lb (33,180 kg) | 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.

### 2004 models

| Model | Max. front GAWR | Max. rear GAWR | Max. GVWR |
| 5500 4x4 | 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) | 30,000 lb (14,000 kg) | 50,000 lb (23,000 kg) |
| 5500 6x4 | 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) | 70,000 lb (32,000 kg) | 78,000 lb (35,000 kg) |
| 5500 6x6 | 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) | 70,000 lb (32,000 kg) | 66,000 lb (30,000 kg) |
| 56000 4x4 | 22,000 lb (10,000 kg) | 30,000 lb (14,000 kg) | 53,000 lb (24,000 kg) |
| 5600 6x4 | 22,000 lb (10,000 kg) | 70,000 lb (32,000 kg) | 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) |
| 5600 6x6 | 22,000 lb (10,000 kg) | 70,000 lb (32,000 kg) | 69,000 lb (31,000 kg) |
| 5900 4x2 | 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) | 23,000 lb (10,000 kg) | 36,000 lb (16,000 kg) |
| 5900 6x4 | 20,000 lb (9,100 kg) | 58,000 lb (26,000 kg) | 78,000 lb (35,000 kg) |
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 | 22,000 lb (10,000 kg) | 65,000 lb (29,000 kg) | 80,000 lb (36,000 kg) | | |
| 5900 8x6 | 22,000 lb (10,000 kg) | 78,000 lb (35,000 kg) | 80,000 lb (36,000 kg) | | |

## Gallery

* 5050 Fire engine (First generation)
* 5070 Semi-tractor (first generation)
* 5500 Roll-off container (Second generation)
* 5600 Concrete mixer (second generation)
* 5600 Chassis-cab (Third generation)
* 5900 Chassis-cab (Third generation)