Cummins Unveils B7.2 Diesel Engine for Medium-duty Applications
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has unveiled its new B7.2 diesel engine at NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, expanding its B-Series HELM™ platform. The engine features increased displacement to 7.2L and delivers 240 to 340 hp with 650 to 1,000 lb.-ft of torque.
The B7.2 is designed for medium-duty and vocational applications, including bus, pickup & delivery, utility trucks, refuse, and towing. Key features include automatic engine shutdown, stop-start capability for improved emissions, compression release engine brake, and extended oil drain interval options.
The engine integrates Cummins' digital technologies through Acumen® smart computing hardware, offering predictive capabilities and over-the-air features. Production will begin in 2027 at the Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) ha presentato il suo nuovo motore diesel B7.2 durante la NTEA Work Truck Week a Indianapolis, ampliando la sua piattaforma B-Series HELM™. Il motore ha una cilindrata aumentata a 7.2L e offre 240 a 340 hp con 650 a 1.000 lb.-ft di coppia.
Il B7.2 è progettato per applicazioni di media capacità e professionali, inclusi autobus, veicoli per consegne, camion per servizi pubblici, raccolta rifiuti e traino. Tra le caratteristiche principali ci sono l'arresto automatico del motore, la funzionalità start-stop per migliorare le emissioni, il freno motore a rilascio di compressione e opzioni per intervalli di cambio dell'olio estesi.
Il motore integra le tecnologie digitali di Cummins attraverso l'hardware di calcolo intelligente Acumen®, offrendo capacità predittive e funzionalità over-the-air. La produzione inizierà nel 2027 presso lo stabilimento di Rocky Mount in Carolina del Nord.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) ha presentado su nuevo motor diésel B7.2 en la NTEA Work Truck Week en Indianápolis, ampliando su plataforma B-Series HELM™. El motor cuenta con un desplazamiento aumentado a 7.2L y ofrece 240 a 340 hp con 650 a 1,000 lb.-ft de par.
El B7.2 está diseñado para aplicaciones de media capacidad y vocacionales, incluyendo autobuses, vehículos de entrega, camiones de servicios públicos, recolección de basura y remolque. Las características clave incluyen el apagado automático del motor, la capacidad de arranque y parada para mejorar las emisiones, el freno de motor de liberación de compresión y opciones de intervalos de cambio de aceite extendidos.
El motor integra las tecnologías digitales de Cummins a través del hardware de computación inteligente Acumen®, ofreciendo capacidades predictivas y funciones over-the-air. La producción comenzará en 2027 en la planta de motores de Rocky Mount en Carolina del Norte.
커민스 주식회사 (NYSE: CMI)는 인디애나폴리스에서 열린 NTEA 워크 트럭 주간에서 새로운 B7.2 디젤 엔진을 공개하며 B 시리즈 HELM™ 플랫폼을 확장했습니다. 이 엔진은 배기량이 7.2L로 증가했으며 240에서 340마력, 650에서 1,000 lb.-ft의 토크를 제공합니다.
B7.2는 중형 및 직업용 애플리케이션을 위해 설계되었으며, 버스, 픽업 및 배송 차량, 유틸리티 트럭, 쓰레기 수거 및 견인에 사용됩니다. 주요 기능으로는 자동 엔진 정지, 배출가스를 개선하기 위한 정지-시작 기능, 압축 해제 엔진 브레이크, 연장된 오일 교환 주기 옵션이 있습니다.
이 엔진은 Acumen® 스마트 컴퓨팅 하드웨어를 통해 커민스의 디지털 기술을 통합하여 예측 기능 및 OTA(Over-the-Air) 기능을 제공합니다. 생산은 2027년에 노스캐롤라이나주 록키 마운트 엔진 공장에서 시작될 예정입니다.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) a dévoilé son nouveau moteur diesel B7.2 lors de la NTEA Work Truck Week à Indianapolis, élargissant sa plateforme B-Series HELM™. Le moteur dispose d'un déplacement augmenté à 7,2L et délivre 240 à 340 ch avec 650 à 1 000 lb.-ft de couple.
Le B7.2 est conçu pour des applications de moyenne capacité et professionnelles, y compris les autobus, les véhicules de livraison, les camions de services publics, la collecte des déchets et le remorquage. Les caractéristiques clés comprennent l'arrêt automatique du moteur, la fonction start-stop pour améliorer les émissions, le frein moteur à décompression et des options pour des intervalles de vidange d'huile prolongés.
Le moteur intègre les technologies numériques de Cummins via le matériel informatique intelligent Acumen®, offrant des capacités prédictives et des fonctionnalités en ligne. La production commencera en 2027 à l'usine de moteurs de Rocky Mount en Caroline du Nord.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) hat seinen neuen B7.2 Dieselmotor auf der NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis vorgestellt und damit seine B-Series HELM™ Plattform erweitert. Der Motor hat ein erhöhtes Hubraumvolumen von 7,2L und liefert 240 bis 340 PS mit 650 bis 1.000 lb.-ft Drehmoment.
Der B7.2 ist für mittelschwere und berufliche Anwendungen konzipiert, einschließlich Bus, Lieferfahrzeuge, Versorgungsfahrzeuge, Müllabfuhr und Abschleppen. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören die automatische Motorabschaltung, die Start-Stopp-Funktion zur Verbesserung der Emissionen, die Druckentlastungsbremsanlage und Optionen für verlängerte Ölwechselintervalle.
Der Motor integriert die digitalen Technologien von Cummins über die intelligente Computerhardware Acumen® und bietet prädiktive Fähigkeiten sowie Funktionen über das Internet. Die Produktion beginnt im 2027 im Rocky Mount Motorenwerk in North Carolina.
- New engine offers improved power specifications (240-340 hp)
- Enhanced digital connectivity features through Acumen® platform
- Maintenance Monitor capability reduces operational costs
- Improved emissions control with auto shutdown and stop-start features
- Production start delayed until 2027
Insights
Cummins' announcement of the B7.2 diesel engine represents a strategic extension of their core product line with production slated for 2027. This engine builds upon their 40-year legacy B-Series platform while introducing incremental technological improvements.
The increased displacement to 7.2 liters enables wider torque ranges (650-1,000 lb-ft), expanding application versatility across medium-duty vehicles. Key innovations include automatic shutdown and stop-start capabilities that address emissions requirements, important for meeting increasingly stringent regulations that will be in effect by the 2027 launch timeframe.
The integration of Cummins' Acumen digital platform reflects the industry's shift toward connected powertrains, with over-the-air updates and predictive maintenance capabilities that can reduce total cost of ownership for fleet operators. These features transform the engine from a pure hardware product into a hybrid hardware-software offering with potential for recurring revenue streams through digital services.
Manufacturing at the Rocky Mount facility maintains Cummins' domestic production footprint, though the announcement's emphasis on a "global platform" suggests this product will support international markets as well. The deliberate investment in next-generation diesel technology indicates Cummins sees continued medium-term demand for internal combustion engines in commercial applications, even as the broader industry navigates powertrain transitions.
Cummins' B7.2 announcement signals continued commitment to internal combustion refinement while the industry gradually transitions to alternative powertrains. The timing is particularly noteworthy – a 2027 production target positions this engine to coincide with the next wave of emissions regulations while extending Cummins' diesel technology runway into the next decade.
The performance specifications (240-340 hp) place this squarely in the medium-duty sweet spot where electrification adoption remains challenging due to duty cycles and infrastructure limitations. The digital connectivity features represent Cummins' acknowledgment that software differentiation is becoming as important as hardware reliability in the commercial vehicle sector.
The "Maintenance Monitor" capability addresses a key fleet management pain point by potentially reducing unplanned downtime and optimizing service intervals. Combined with the extended oil drain interval option, these features directly target total cost of ownership – the primary decision metric for commercial fleet purchasers.
By leveraging the reputation of their "legendary" B-Series platform, Cummins is balancing innovation with continuity, minimizing adoption resistance from conservative commercial customers. This product development strategy maintains Cummins' core medium-duty market position while they simultaneously develop alternative powertrain solutions, creating a bridge between current revenue streams and future technologies rather than an abrupt technology pivot that could disrupt their business model.
Part of the B series Cummins HELM™ platform
Cummins B7.2 Diesel Engine for Medium-duty Applications (Photo: Business Wire)
“Our B engine is a legend known around the world. We are proud to unveil the newest version, the B7.2 diesel engine, right here in our backyard,” said Brett Merritt, Vice President and President – Engine Business. “The B7.2 brings the latest technology and advancements to one of our most proven platforms. Combined with the rest of our medium-duty lineup, our customers will have the right engine choices to fit their business needs, with the power and dependability they have come to expect from Cummins.”
The B7.2 diesel is the next engine in the B series Cummins HELM™ platform, following the B6.7 Octane engine, and will bring state-of-the-art technology and continue to serve a variety of medium-duty and vocational applications, including bus, pickup & delivery, utility trucks, refuse, towing, and more.
The new engine will feature a slightly higher displacement, increasing to 7.2L, and is designed to be a global platform which allows customers to ensure their vehicles are ready for what’s to come, without sacrificing performance or durability. A higher displacement also allows for a wider range of torque offerings, creating flexibility for different applications and duty cycles.
“Our customers have used the B-Series engine for more than 40 years and rely on it every day to meet their needs,” said Jose Samperio, Vice President – North America On-Highway. “It was important that we offer the reliability and performance that they have come to expect, while also creating an engine that is built to last for the future.”
The B7.2 will improve unrestricted top-end performance ratings, providing 240 to 340 hp and 650 to 1,000 lb.-ft of torque.
Additionally, the new engine will be automatic engine shutdown and stop-start capable for improved greenhouse gas emissions and will offer a compression release engine brake and extended oil drain interval pan option.
It will also be equipped with Cummins’ full suite of digital technologies, which help enhance performance, maximize uptime and reduce total cost of ownership. The B7.2 provides digital connectivity and immediate access to a range of applications and capabilities through Acumen®, Cummins’ smart computing hardware, and OEM first-fit solutions. Customers can utilize digital tools that enhance driver experience, including predictive capabilities (prognostics) and advanced over-the-air features. B7.2 is also Cummins Maintenance Monitor capable, reducing shop visits and minimizing cost of operation.
The B7.2 engine will be manufactured at Rocky Mount Engine Plant in
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, is comprised of five business segments – Engine, Components, Distribution, Power Systems, and Accelera by Cummins – supported by our global manufacturing and extensive service and support network, skilled workforce and vast technological expertise. Cummins is committed to its Destination Zero strategy, which is grounded in the company’s commitment to sustainability and helping its customers successfully navigate the energy transition with its broad portfolio of products. The products range from advanced diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, valvetrain technologies, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, axles, drivelines, brakes, suspension systems, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen production technologies and fuel cell products. Headquartered in
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