International TranStar
Thanks to incredible maneuverability and clear sight lines, the International® TranStar® can take you anywhere your business needs to go. With a setback axle and 50-degree wheel cut, TranStar boasts the tightest turning radius in the business. Powered by the Cummins Westport ISL G or MaxxForce 13 engine, TranStar gets around effortlessly and reliably. When you're on the job, you're constantly turning tight corners and navigating streets. That's why the International® TranStar® offers the shortest BBC in the industry, an incredibly tight turning radius up to 12' better than any truck in its class. Plus, superior handling and best-in-class view. In short, TranStar offers your business plenty of advantages to help it run at its best.
Gross vehicle weight
- 35,000 – 52,000 lbs.
Models/BBC/BA
- 107"
- 107.5" BBC/46.5" BA
Cab Configuration
- Day
- Extended
Wheelbase Options
- 136 - 315" 4x2
- 146 - 293" 6x4
Axle Configurations
- 4x2
- 6x4
Rear Axles SINGLE REAR AXLE (4x2)
- Meritor: 23,000 lbs.
- Dana Spicer: 23,000 lbs.
Rear Axles TANDEM REAR AXLE (6x4)
- Meritor: 40,000 lbs.
- Dana Spicer: 40,000 lbs.
Front Axles
- Hendrickson: 12,000 – 14,000 lbs.
- Dana Spicer: 12,000 – 14,000 lbs.
- Meritor: 12,000 – 14,000 lbs.
Frame Rail
- Heat Treated Alloy Steel 120,000 PSI
Front Suspension
- Spring Parabolic Taper Leaf: 12,000 – 14,000 lbs.
- Monoleaf: 12,000 lbs.
Rear Suspension SINGLE
- Meritor: 23,000 lbs. Air Single
- International: 20,000 lbs.
Rear Suspension TANDEM
- International: Multileaf 40,000 lbs
Rear Suspension AIR TANDEM
- International: 40,000 lbs.
Tires
- Continental, Bridgestone, Michelin, Hankook, Goodyear
Electrical System ALTERNATORS
- Bosch: 12 Volt and 160 Amp.
Electrical System BATTERY SYSTEMS
- International: 12 Volt 1950 CCA
- Exide: 12 Volt 1950 – 3000 CCA
- JCI: 12 Volt 2100 – 2800 CCA
Exhaust System
- Switchback Horizontal Aftertreatment Device, Frame Mounted Right Side Under Cab; Includes Single Short Horizontal Tail Pipe or Single Vertical Tail Pipe, Frame Mounted Right Side Back of Cab
Brakes
- Air Brake ABS with Full Vehicle Wheel Control System
- Air Drum Brakes with ABS with Optional Electronic Stability Control, Roll Stability and Traction Control
Steering
- Sheppard Power
Engines
- Cummins Westport ISL G Natural Gas Engine: 320 hp and 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque
Transmissions
- Allison: 3000 Series (HS) Automatic 6-Speed, with double overdrive
Fuel Tanks
- 4x2 CNG Fuel Tank, 75 Diesel Gallon Equivalent; Mounted Under Cab
- 6x4 CNG Fuel Tank, 75 Diesel Gallon Equivalent; Mounted Back of Cab
The N13 big bore engine delivers outstanding fuel economy, excellent power characteristics, and exceptionally smooth and quiet ride, and high strength without added weight.

Engine Type | Diesel, 4-Cycle | |
Configuration | Inline 6-Cylinder | |
Displacement | (758 cu. in.) | 12.4 L |
Bore & Stroke | (12.6cm & 16.6cm) | 4.96 in. & 6.54 in. |
Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 |
The Cummins ISL G is the industry leader in alternative-fuel engine technology. Sharing a number of parts and components with its diesel cousins, the heavy-duty ISL G is the natural choice for a variety of different applications.

Engine Type | Natural Gas, 4-Cycle | |
Configuration | Inline 6-Cylinder | |
Displacement | (540 cu. in.) | 8.9L |
Bore & Stroke | (11.4cm & 14.45cm) | 4.49 in. & 5.59 in. |
Compression Ratio | 12:1 |