Cummins Unveils Integrated Powertrain
The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on Big Rigs.
These four paragraphs, describe what Cummins can offer to the world’s builders of large trucks.
In recent years, Cummins has gone through a remarkable transformation, becoming a genuine powertrain supplier – from engine to transmission to axles and brakes.
Now for the first time, Cummins will showcase its new integrated powertrain at the upcoming Brisbane Truck Show next month.
This world-first display will feature the integration of a Cummins X15 engine, Eaton Cummins 18-speed Endurant speed transmission, and Meritor driveline and axles.
Cummins’ acquisition of Meritor in 2022 was a critical step for the company to be able to roll out a completely integrated powertrain.
Note that the X15 engine has a hydrogen version numbered as X15H.
The Anonymous Widower 
The opportunity for a company to supply the ‘total system solution’ is one that is so beguiling to company managements and their marketing departments alike. At first sight this solution is attractive, yet it can be limiting.
In practise buying from one source can be commercially disadvantageous or be technically sub optimal.
In due course we shall see how Cummins strategy works out, for I’m sure that engine suppliers like Caterpillar, Volvo, PACCAR, Detroit Diesel/Daimler, and Deutz as well as transmission/driveline manufacturers like Allison, and ZF will want to maintain their market share.
Comment by fammorris | April 16, 2025 |