“Every customer has a unique business need and it’s our goal as their partner to provide the best options to maximize uptime and profitability,” says Kelly Gedert, director of product marketing, Freightliner Trucks and Detroit Components. “These additions to our powertrain offerings, together with our industry-leading Cascadia, create a winning combination for weight-conscious segments.”
From Cummins’ Integrated Power portfolio, the X12 and Endurant combination is expected to be the lightest powertrain available for the Class 8 on-highway market, weighing 2,700 lb. Driver-friendly features such as smooth shifting and quiet engine performance contribute to a comfortable in-cab environment, while Optimized Urge to Move and Creep Mode make maneuvering in low-speed environments easier, Freightliner says.
“The availability of the Cummins X12 in the new Freightliner Cascadia 116-in. BBC day cab has opened the door to the X12 engine in regional haul applications — this is a new market for the X12,” says Amy Boerger, vice president, engine business sales, Cummins. “We’re particularly excited that the X12 will be available with the Eaton Cummins Endurant transmission for a fully integrated and lightweight powertrain that’s ideal for customers looking to maximize their payload.”
The Cummins X12 engine with its simplified aftertreatment design was developed to help customers stay on the road longer and get back on the road faster with longer maintenance intervals contributing to increased uptime, the company says. The Cascadia’s sleek design and aerodynamic enhancements, along with the new X12 and Endurant Integrated Power option from Cummins, contribute to smooth and fuel efficient performance. The 116-in. BBC day cab Cascadia with the Cummins X12 and Eaton Cummins Endurant begin production mid-2020.
The Freightliner Cascadia is also available with the Cummins X15 engine and the Eaton Cummins Endurant in the 126-in. BBC day cab and sleeper models.
