SubscribeCummins Euro 4 ISBe engines will be exhibited at the C.V. Show in Birmingham today.
Launched during 2005, these engines are now in full production and ready well in advance of the October 2006 emissions implementation date.
Simon Guest, Cummins Euro Certified Product Leader says, "This advance availability allows manufacturers and operators alike to benefit from the substantial savings in operating costs. To date, Cummins ISBe Euro 4 products in UK operation are showing a 7% or greater fuel economy improvement over comparable Euro 3 products."
The ISBe had established an excellent reputation for performance and fuel economy at Euro 3, and it gets even better from Euro 4 onwards. These engines have been improved in key areas, benefiting operators with higher performance and lower operating costs. Torque and power are increased, allowing the ISBe engines to move up to new application classes traditionally associated with engines of higher displacement.
A new block design has increased displacement from 3.9 to 4.5 litres (4-cylinder) and 5.9 to 6.7 litres (6-cylinder). Growing displacement allows the 4-cylinder ISBe to move up to 185ps and 700Nm peak torque which is traditional 6-cylinder engine territory. The 6-cylinder ISBe moves up to 300ps and 1100Nm peak torque, which reflects a massive 17% increase in torque versus Euro 3.
"Alongside the fuel economy benefits of the latest ISBe engines, customers have provided extremely positive feedback on responsiveness and performance," adds Mr Guest.
The ISBe engines 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, filters out particulate matter and saves space in the installation. 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 vehicle builders the complete engine to exhaust pipe solution all warranted by Cummins.
"The backing for SCR products is growing, as operators see the cost benefits to their businesses," continues Mr Guest, "The initial reaction to Adblue is that drivers are getting used to filling up the tanks. Usage is relatively low, with replenishment every four or five days. The Adblue network is growing, with new stations opening every month."
Cummins Euro 4 SCR solution is designed so that minimal changes are required to meet Euro 5 and beyond. SCR is the only solution which has proven its capability to meet Euro 5, with the only Euro 5 heavy duty diesel products being sold today use SCR.
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)