MONTREAL — Navistar International Corp. unveiled updated versions of its International 9900i and PayStar 5900 SBA heavy-haul and severe-service models with the Cummins ISX15 engine using selective catalytic reduction technology.
The company made the announcement on Thursday at Expocam, a biennial national truck show here.
The unveiling event in the Expocam exhibit hall for journalists and show attendees was accompanied by loud music by the famed Canadian rock band Rush. As a curtain was pulled off of the trucks, Mark Belisle, president of Navistar Canada, labeled the 9900i as having “an in-your-face design with the power that has made it a leader in the heavy-haul market.”
“We are ready for the next generation of heavy haul,” said Belisle, who has held his current position since February 2011.
Belisle said Navistar has sold about 7,000 of the vehicles over the past decade in Canada.
Likewise, the 5900 model “can haul mountain-sized loads in rugged environments,” and is a strong fit for Canada’s oil fields and construction sites.
He said production of both vehicles is under way and deliveries are planned for the summer.
The 9900i is available exclusively with the ISX15, while the PayStar also will be available with the MaxxForce 13. The ISX15 offers a horsepower ratings range from 400 to 600 hp with 1,450 to 2,050 pound-feet of torque.
