Cummins Registration Statement Becomes Effective

    COLUMBUS, Ind.--Dec. 14, 2001--Cummins Inc. announced today that the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (file No. 333-68592) of Cummins Capital Trust I and Cummins Inc. was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 13, 2001. This registration Statement relates to the registration of 6,000,000 7% Convertible Cumulative Quarterly Income Preferred Securities of Cummins Capital Trust I being sold by the selling securityholders named therein.
    A copy of the prospectus that forms part of the registration statement can be obtained by sending an e-mail request to investor_relations@cummins.com or by contacting Karen Battin c/o Cummins Inc., Mail Code 60115, 500 Jackson Street, Box 3005, Columbus, Indiana 47202-3005.

    Cummins, headquartered in Columbus, IN, 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 New on Demand (toll free) at 888-329-2305. Cummins home page on the internet can be found at http://www.cummins.com.