Cummins 116-hp B3.9 Diesel Engine for Underground Mining Certified by CANMET and MSHA

    COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 27, 2001--Cummins Inc. announces the recent certification of its B3.9 116-hp engine by CANMET and MSHA for use in underground mining. This is the second in a series of Cummins engines approved for underground mining. The B3.9 provides the underground market with a proven fuel-efficient, durable and dependable power source.
    Used for personnel and service vehicles, air compressors, pumps and utility vehicles, the B3.9 is expected to take a strong foothold in underground mining. Built with advanced piston design, plateau-honed cylinders and a Bosch in-line fuel pump, the engine produces cleaner combustion and more power with less oil consumption.
    "Approval of the B3.9 is another step in establishing our presence in the underground mining market," said Joel Lerner, mining marketing director, Cummins. "The B3.9 joins other Cummins engines approved for underground mining, including the 24-Valve Turbo Diesel engine in the Dodge Ram and the 650-hp QSK19."
    Cummins has a significant presence in the open-pit mining engine market which is supported by the largest distributor service network in the world.
    The B3.9 116-hp engine also comes with Cummins unmatched service with QuickServe(R) to deliver parts and service whenever and wherever needed for Cummins customers in the U.S. and Canada.
    "Cummins distribution network and QuickServe offer an added value to the underground mines," stated Ed Claypool, general manager - mining business, Cummins. "We're confident that the B3.9 diesel engine will prove to be as reliable and dependable as our other engines which are currently serving the market."
    Cummins, headquartered in Columbus, Ind., is the world's largest producer of commercial diesel engines above 50 horsepower. The company provides products and services for customers in markets worldwide for engines, power generation and filtration. Cummins reported sales of $6.6 billion in 2000. Press releases by fax may be requested by calling News on Demand (toll-free) at 888/329-2305. Cummins home page on the Internet can be found at www.cummins.com.