Cummins launches new range of engines to break into light duty market
April 1, 2010
Engine manufacturer Cummins has released its new range of engines, giving trucking operators more choice when looking at light duty trucks and vans.
Built at a new Chinese factory, the ISF engine range is available as a 2.8 or 3.8-litre engine.
Both use selective catalytic reduction to meet exhaust emission regulations.
Cummins South Pacific’s light-duty product manager, Ron Deane, says the new engines mark an exciting expansion of the Cummins range, allowing it to compete in the light commercial vehicle market for the first time.
The 2.8-litre ISF will initially be used in the new Foton Aumark light duty truck being imported by Western Star Trucks Australia.
It has a power output of 110kW and a peak torque of 360Nm.
“In addition to the Foton Aumark truck, we expect to see the ISF offered in a range of light-duty trucks from 4.5 tonnes to 10 tonnes GVM,” Deane says.
“It also allows us to broaden our engine offerings in the bus market and is ideal for light 20 to 27 seater buses for shuttle operators, clubs and community organisations.”
The engines use a high pressure common rail fuel system with electronic injectors for excellent starting ability, low noise, low emissions and fuel efficient performance.
There are also features to reduce engine noise, including a gear train at the rear of the engine and a composite oil pan and valve covers.
The ISF engines are designed for low weight and high power outputs, targeting best-in-class power to weight ratios.
Major engine components such as the cylinder block and head have 20 percent less mass than traditional designs with no reduction in strength.
It gives the engine a competitive engine weight (ISF3.8 at 280kg, ISF2.8 at 214kg) with no loss in durability.