Navistar International 5000 series

   The International 5000 series tractor trucks were developed by Navistar Defense. The 5000-MV is a militarized version of commercial design. These vehicles are used to haul vehicles, armament, heavy equipment and construction materials.

   The International 500 series tractor trucks can haul loads with a maximum weight of 30-35 t, depending on the version.

   In 2008 the US Army awarded Navistar a contract to provide the heavy equipment transporter and trailer combination to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense. About 40 tractor and trailer combinations were delivered by 2010. These vehicles will be used to transport Iraqi Army heavy equipment, including the T-72 tanks.

   Cab of this vehicle can be easily uparmored.

   The Navistar International 5000 series trucks use the same platform as commercial dump trucks. Vehicle is powered by a MaxxForce 8.7-liter turbocharged diesel, developing 330 hp. Vehicles built for Iraqi Army are powered by the proven Caterpillar C-15 diesel engine, developing 475 hp. Other engine options are available. These tractor trucks are proposed with manual or automatic transmissions. Central tyre inflation system and self-recovery winch are proposed as options.