SubscribeCummins is launching its Euro 4 ISLe engines to the UK commercial vehicle market at the CV Show, opening at Birmingham's N.E.C. today.
The ISLe has been enhanced with increased performance for Euro 4, providing a highly flexible power choice with a light weight, compact size and fuel efficient 8.9 litre configuration.
Versus equivalent Euro 3 engines, ISLe torque is increased by 150Nm, and power moves up by 50ps whilst maintaining a weight up to 150kg lighter than competitive engines. This benefits truck operators with higher performance, stronger acceleration and lower operating costs all with the reliability and durability expected from Cummins. The ISLe is rated for Euro 4 truck applications from 280 to 380 ps with a peak torque of 1700Nm.
The ISLe incorporates heavy duty design features such as roller followers and articulated pistons normally associated with larger engines. This enables Cummins to maintain high durability and reliability in a compact, light weight package.
Features and Benefits
Design enhancements include the Cummins High-Pressure Common-Rail (HPCR) fuel system, and combined engine/aftertreatment system Integrated Emissions Management (I.E.M.). These provide increased power and torque for Euro 4 without an adverse impact on running costs. In fact, compared to Euro 3, the fuel economy is improved by up to 7% with service intervals increased by up to 60% depending on duty cycle.
The ISLe engine features full authority electronic control with a high pressure common rail fuel system capable of generating extremely high injection pressures. This translates to refined and rapid power delivery, reduced noise, and improved cold start. With the new fuel system, maintaining peak injection pressure is no longer dependent on engine speed, load conditions or fuelling capability. Injection pressure can be virtually constant at all speeds, realizing greater flexibility and precision in controlling both injection rates and timing.
The ISLe engine will meet the Euro 4 emissions legislation with the IEM system using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. It is a fully integrated engine management and after-treatment system with all components available from Cummins Inc. It includes a catalysed filter which significantly reduces NOx emissions and at the same time filters out particulate matter. The whole system is controlled and monitored from the engine mounted ECM, which improves reliability, lowers cost and provides ease of installation. This single source approach offers coach and bus builders the complete engine to exhaust pipe solution all warranted by Cummins.
Lower maintenance costs are achievable thanks to a combination of long service intervals and a simpler design. Minimal maintenance intervention is required for the ISLe, valve set checks are way beyond industry standard intervals, while fuel injectors require no scheduled inspection. The water filter has been eliminated but is still available as an option. The auto-tensioning fan drive belt requires only visual inspection, easing the replacement.
Simon Guest, Cummins Euro Certified Product Leader says "The latest ISLe provides a compact low, weight package with excellent performance. It offers heavy duty durability and low operating costs for premium rigids, lightweight tractor units and high powered bus and coach installations."
Cummins Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of diesel engines. With over 28,000 employees, Cummins reported sales of $9.9 billion in 2005 and produced over 750,000 engines.
Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins serves customers in more than 160 countries through its network of 550 company-owned and independent distributor facilities and more than 5,000 dealer locations
A substantial manufacturing presence in Europe includes the mid-range engine plant at Darlington UK and the high horsepower engine plant at Daventry, UK.
Birmingham, UK (April 25, 2006)