Cummins Power Generation Expands its Line-up of Low and
Medium Range Generator Sets
New models target diverse applications around the world
March 29, 2012 — Cummins Power Generation has announced two new internationally styled and designed diesel generator set ranges for global markets. Both ranges are powered by proven Cummins engines and are maintenance-friendly. CE-certification and compliance with international standards make them ideal for a wide variety of applications around the world, including in remote locations.
The new low range 40 – 75 kVA generator sets deliver quieter, fuel-efficient power. They feature the rugged and reliable Cummins S3.8 Series engine, already proven in the field. The new medium range 90 – 125 kVA generator sets offer robust design and utilise Cummins proven 6BTA5.9 Series engine.
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION EXPANDS ITS LINE-UP OF LOW AND MEDIUM RANGE GENERATOR SETS
Both ranges offer a wide range of features, plus options including sound attenuating enclosures and double-walled fuel tanks.
‘These new ranges are ideally suited to diverse applications such as small business, commercial property, residential, healthcare and agriculture – and in the case of the low range, telecoms applications too,’ said Antonio Leitao, Vice President Power Products.
Quiet and Robust Power
Offering reduced operating costs, the new low range sets are a step forward in quieter, dependable power. The 150 litre fuel tank delivers 12 hours of performance at 75% load. Next-generation control technology is provided in the form of the PowerCommand® 0500 system which includes an easy-to-use operator interface and navigation, plus remote start capability and alarm display.
The new medium range generator sets offer robust design and extended fuel autonomy of over 12 hours thanks to a larger fuel tank capacity of 350 litres. These generator sets are particularly robust, offering greater durability and ruggedness for long hours of operation in prime power applications. The state-of-the-art PowerCommand® 1.2 controller features user-friendly interface and navigation, remote start capability and message status display.
‘Both ranges feature reduced operating costs and offer a number of benefits including improved serviceability, lower noise levels and AS3000 compliance,’ said Alok Joshi, Director Power Products EMER.
About Cummins Power Generation
Cummins Power Generation, a subsidiary of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), is a global leader dedicated to increasing the availability and reliability of electric power around the world. With more than 90 years’ experience, its global
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION EXPANDS ITS LINE-UP OF LOW AND MEDIUM RANGE GENERATOR SETS
distributor network in over 190 countries delivers innovative solutions for any power need – commercial, industrial, recreational, emergency and residential.
Products include alternators, generator-drive engines and pre-integrated power systems, combining generator sets and power control and transfer technologies. Services range from system design, project management, operations and maintenance contracts to development of turnkey power plants.
About Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 6,000 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1.0 billion on sales of $13.2 billion in 2010. Press releases can be found on the Web at cummins.com or cumminsengines.com. Follow Cummins on Twitter at http://twitter.com/cumminsengines and YouTube at http://youtube.com/cumminsengines
