Cummins showcases the latest innovations in its next-generation X15, which helps deliver performance to off-highway original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
With more than 20 ratings from 400-700hp (298-522kw) and peak torque up to 2360lb/ft (3200Nm), Cummins’ next-generation X15 helps off-highway OEMs deliver higher performance in a lighter, more compact 13-litre-sized engine.
The latest X15 offer up to 10 per cent improved fuel economy versus its predecessor at comparable duty cycles. High-efficiency fuel injection enables precise combustion control at ultra-high pressures, while the optimised HE550 Wastegate turbocharger enhances response and altitude capabilities – supported by upgraded materials for durability.
With less maintenance required and the removal of the EGR system contributing to lower total cost of ownership, the platform is built for longevity, offering a longer life before overhaul and greater productivity over time.
Service intervals of up to 1000 hours minimise distributions and a redesigned architecture allows the fuel filter and oil drain to be replaced – streamlining maintenance planning.
The X15 can intergrate advanced telematics, supporting remote diagnostics, real-time alerts, and over-the-air (OTA) updates. These digital features reduce technician callouts and unplanned stops while ensuring timely, secure software updates. A compatible OEM gateway and participating telematics provider are required.
The X15 is part of the Cummins HELM fuel-agnostic platform, developed to power heavy-duty equipment like wheeled loaders, cranes, excavators, and air compressors.
Using a shared base engine with tailored fuel and air-handling, it’s compatible with current and future fuels – hydrogen included.
Next-generation innovation
The X15 engine from Cummins delivers more than just power and drivability for offroad machines. It offers reliability and operating cost reductions through a proprietary, prognostic-based, maintenance monitoring system, according to the manufacturer.
Millions of miles of testing data has been analysed by Cummins’ engineering experts to allow the new engine to deliver life remaining forecasts on engine consumables including oil, oil filter, stage two fuel filter, DPF, and urea filter.
Cummins says that the new engine offers the longest service intervals in the industry. The engines come with first-fit connectivity from the point of sale through Acumen, Cummins’ smart computing hardware or via an OEM telematics device.
The first-fit devices offer immediate access to Cummins’ Connected Solutions, a full suite of digital capabilities.
There is also remote diagnostics with real-time monitoring of fault alerts and predictive insights for Cummins engines to reduce uplanned downtime.
Meanwhile, OTA programming allows optimisation of the engine’s performance by updating software and parameters.
When there is downtime, Guidanz is Cummins’ all-in-one digital servicing technology suite. It helps increase service bay productivity, repair speed and workflow management.
To help drivers operate more efficiently, the X15 Performance Series offers EX powertrain features such as predictive shifting and dynamic power with endurant transmission to give operators the best of both worlds when it comes to perfomance and efficiency.
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