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Cummins Announces S29 Engine for Mining Applications

Business Wire•10/11/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤S29 targets 90- to 120-ton haul trucks and 150- to 220-ton excavators
  • ➤S29 delivers up to 1300hp at 2100rpm
  • ➤S29 targets best-point BSFC of 180 g/kW.hr
  • ➤Global availability planned for late 2027 in specified emissions configurations
  • ➤S29 supports diesel, HVO, biodiesel blends up to B50, and future alternative fuels

Expert Statements

Jenny Bush, Vice President and President, Power Systems at Cummins

“Today, we’re not just introducing a new engine — we’re setting a new benchmark for mining power”

Jenny Bush, Vice President and President, Power Systems at Cummins

“The Cummins S29 brings together innovations in fuel economy, reliability and power density to deliver exceptional performance, exceptional total cost of ownership and the flexibility to adapt as mining operations evolve.”

Gbile Adewunmi, Vice President – Industrial Markets, Power Systems at Cummins

“Mining customers are under relentless pressure to move more material, lower operating costs and improve efficiency,”

Gbile Adewunmi, Vice President – Industrial Markets, Power Systems at Cummins

“We’re excited to provide the next generation of mining power with the S29, a truly world-class platform purpose-built to help turn those pressures into more productive, profitable operations.”

Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) recently unveiled the highly anticipated Cummins S29 mining engine at a celebratory launch event at the Chongqing Cummins Engine Plant in Chongqing, China. This announcement builds on the preview shared during Cummins 2026 Analyst Day in May.

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