Cummins Inc. unveiled its new B7.2 diesel engine at NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, an update to the B-Series engine platform. This engine is the next in the B series Cummins HELM™ platform, following the B6.7 Octane engine, and is designed for various medium-duty and vocational applications.
The B7.2 diesel engine features a slightly higher displacement, increasing to 7.2L, which allows for a wider range of torque offerings and flexibility for different applications. It will provide 240 to 340 hp and 650 to 1,000 lb.-ft of torque, improving unrestricted top-end performance ratings.
The new engine will be automatic engine shutdown and stop-start capable for improved greenhouse gas emissions and will be equipped with Cummins’ full suite of digital technologies, including Acumen®. Full production in North America is slated to begin in 2027 at the Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina.
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