Lightweight Components Maximize Payload Capacity

Sept. 28, 2010

International PayStar 5000 Series concrete mixer truckInternational brings back the PayStar name for 5000 Series mixer trucks. PayStar trucks feature a Cummins ISL engine with 330 horsepower. The engine's lightweight design and 12-inch frame provide a 7.5-percent payload increase to 10 yards for the PayStar 5500 model. The PayStar 5600 can haul 11 yards legally.

International brings back the PayStar name for 5000 Seriesmixer trucks. PayStar trucks feature a Cummins ISL engine with 330 horsepower. The engine's lightweight design and 12-inch frame provide a 7.5-percent payload increase to 10 yards for the PayStar 5500 model. The PayStar 5600 can haul 11 yards legally. For additional weight savings, the mixers use a McNeilus Revolution barrel, which weighs about 2,000 pounds less than other barrels, says International. Other features include a set-back axle for manueverability and load distribution, and an aluminum cab that resists corrosion and paint oxidation. Estimated list price: $147,000.