Cummins Declares Common Stock Dividend

    COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 9, 2001--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $ .30 per share, payable on December 14, 2001, to shareholders of record on November 30, 2001.
    Cummins, headquartered in Columbus, Ind., is the world's largest producer of commercial diesel engines above 50 horsepower. The company provides products 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 http://www.cummins.com.