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Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cummins developing electric powertrain; Cat-powered Monterra cabovers; Prinoth updates Panther T16; Seppi M. intros Maxisoil 350; International Fabco offset axle for WorkStar

Cummins developing fully-electric powertrain: “We are not just a diesel company” In an effort to diversify its commercial transportation product portfolio beyond diesel and natural gas-powered engines, Cummins announced it will introduce a fully electrified powertrain solution for the urban transportation market by 2019 and a range-extended electrified powertrain by 2020. The company said electric […]

June 27, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cummins developing fully-electric powertrain: “We are not just a diesel company”

In an effort to diversify its commercial transportation product portfolio beyond diesel and natural gas-powered engines, Cummins announced it will introduce a fully electrified powertrain solution for the urban transportation market by 2019 and a range-extended electrified powertrain by 2020. The company said electric powertrain solutions for pickup and delivery and material handling applications would […]

June 19, 2017

Trucks

For first time, Cummins recommends fuel additives for its diesel engines

Fuel additives usually bring to mind late night TV infomercials. But no less than Cummins, after substantial research and testing, has come out and endorsed two for its brand of engines. The diesel fuel additives are Power Service Diesel Kleen + Cetane Boost and Diesel Fuel Supplement + Cetane Boost. Cummins says that the questionable […]

June 11, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cummins launches oil analysis program, connectivity features for X15 engines

Cummins is launching several new features in its effort to optimize maintenance procedures and lower cost of ownership for its fleet customers. Cummins OilGuard, first mentioned at the launch of the company’s new X15 heavy-duty engine last summer, is now available. The engine oil analysis program is offered free of charge for customers that sign up […]

April 21, 2017

Construction Equipment

Cummins introduces 2017 updates to midrange, natural gas engines

Cummins recently introduced several improvements to its lineup of midrange engines for the 2017 model year. Jeff Caldwell, Executive Director of North American Truck OEMs, says the company’s market-leading B6.7 is seeing an average improvement that exceeds the program’s 7 percent initial target. “Today’s 6.7 is the B Series’ most efficient engine to-date,” Caldwell says, noting the […]

April 13, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Updates from Cummins, Ditch Witch and Deere and a visit to Bauma China

Cummins intros unlimited mileage warranty on B6.7 engine Cummins is introducing a complete 3-year/unlimited mile base warranty for its medium-duty B6.7 engine, which applies to 2017 B6.7 engines in on-highway trucks in North America. “Cummins has more experience with the B6.7 than any other engine, as well as extensive knowledge on the B6.7 duty cycles. These […]

December 12, 2016

Construction Equipment

Cummins intros unlimited mileage warranty on B6.7 engine

Cummins is introducing a complete 3-year/unlimited mile base warranty for its medium-duty B6.7 engine, which applies to 2017 B6.7 engines in on-highway trucks in North America. “Cummins has more experience with the B6.7 than any other engine, as well as extensive knowledge on the B6.7 duty cycles. These factors have allowed us to confidently offer the […]

December 9, 2016

Pickups

At odds over defective emissions system, FCA and Cummins now fighting Ram owners as defendants in class action suit

Both Cummins and FCA have announced that they will vigorously fight a class action lawsuit filed this week alleging that both companies backed an effort to conceal emissions violations on diesel-equipped Ram pickups. The news follows FCA’s decision last month to sue Cummins for $60 million over a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system that both the U.S. […]

November 18, 2016

Construction Equipment

Hoping to impress ‘low-spec’ skeptics, LiuGong steps up its game with new H-Series wheel loaders

If “low spec” is the first thing that pops into your mind when you hear about a Chinese machine, LiuGong would like you to take a second look. With the introduction of its new Tier 4 Final wheel loaders, the Chinese equipment manufacturer is bringing North American and European customers six of its most technologically […]

October 19, 2016

Pickups

Cummins hit with $60M lawsuit by FCA over defective emissions system in Ram pickups

FCA is suing Cummins for $60 million over a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system that both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board say is defective and can lead to an increase in emissions. EPA and CARB have been pushing for a recall on 2013-2015 Ram 2500 pickups with a 6.7-liter […]

October 17, 2016

Vocational

Peterbilt to offer Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero engine on select work trucks

Peterbilt Motors Company is making available the Cummins Westport ISL-G Near Zero NOx emissions natural gas engine on Model 567, 520 and 320 trucks. The ISL-G Near Zero engine uses a unique three-way catalyst in the after-treatment, advanced engine calibration and a closed crankcase ventilation system (CCV) to achieve emissions that the company says are 90 percent lower […]

September 5, 2016

Construction Equipment

Cummins intros 2 new torque ratings for ISX12

Cummins is adding two new torque ratings to its 450-hp ISX12, the company announced Thursday. The engines—featuring 450 horsepower with 1650 lbs.-ft. of peak torque and 450 hp with 1450/1650 lbs.-ft. of peak torque, respectively—are designed for linehaul and regional-haul truck markets. The 450 hp with 1650 lbs.-ft. of peak torque provides performance on the […]

September 1, 2016