On November 5, 2024, Cummins grandly released the new generation of F2.5 and F3.0 light engine platforms at the Wuhan Cummins East Asia R&D Center. The new generation of light engine platform released this time not only meets the regulations on National VI B and the four-stage fuel consumption regulations, but also achieves a comprehensive improvement in technological innovation, reliability, fuel saving and power, injecting new vitality into the light truck industry!
Innovative technology brings an upgraded experience

Cummins’ new generation of F2.5 and F3.0 light engine platforms have shown many highlights in terms of technological innovation.
Unique Smart Brain (CBM2.0) technology achieves the optimized integration of engine and after-processing through closed-loop control of thermal management and emissions, thereby accurately controlling fuel consumption and emissions, achieving a win-win situation in fuel economy and environmental protection. The technology also provides power chain integrated control technology, with intelligent modules such as predictive cruising and predictive maximum speed management. These modules can optimize the driving experience and further reduce cruising fuel consumption.
The new platform adopts a high-explosion pressure design, and the peak pressure in the cylinder is increased from 165 bar to 200 bar, which helps to fully burn fuel and improve combustion efficiency; the engine weight is 266 kg (F2.5) and 274 kg (F3.0) respectively. The lightweight design reduces the weight of the vehicle and helps to reduce fuel consumption. Through the precise coordination of smart brain technology and the IAT air intake throttle valve, precise control of fuel consumption is achieved, and the fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced by 15%.
In terms of reliability and durability, the new platform engine has undergone 25,000 hours of bench test and more than 3 million kilometers of road tests. It has also undergone multiple rounds of strict high-temperature, high altitude, low temperature and other extreme working conditions. The total duration reaches 1,200 hours of ultra-explosive pressure experimental verification ensures its excellent reliability and durability.
In terms of remote intelligent services, the new generation of Cummins remote intelligent service system has been integrated to improve attendance through active service and remote diagnosis, further enhancing the reliability and maintenance convenience of the engine.
The improvement in power is also a highlight of the new platform engine!
Engine Parameter Introduction
The output power of the F2.5 engine covers 96~136 kW, and the peak torque covers 320~550 N·m; the output power of the F3.0 engine covers 110~155 kW, and the peak torque covers 400~650 N·m. Such power output is at the leading position among similar products. The peak torque range of 1200~2900 rpm ensures that the engine can output strong power for a long time and meet the needs of various complex operating conditions.
According to Cummins Engineering Director, in order to increase torque and reduce fuel consumption, Cummins has optimized the intake and exhaust system of the light engine, greatly improving the inflation efficiency. Simply put, the engine can inject more air to spray more oil, the power can be higher, and the fuel consumption can be lower. Variable displacement oil pump technology, which is rarely used in small engines, has also been used this time. This technology can provide an optimized oil volume at any time during the engine operation, so that the engine not only ensures sufficient fuel injection, but also reduces friction losses, thereby effectively reducing fuel consumption.
In addition, Cummins also matches the light engine with straight-tube after-treatment, which is more conducive to user maintenance and maintenance and makes the operating mileage longer. At the same time, Foton Cummins provides users with a wide range of customized options, including customized support for accessories systems, digital systems, braking systems, power chain integrated control modules and oil change cycles, and even the power curve can be customized.
The technical characteristics of Cummins’ new platform reflect its profound background and forward-looking vision in engine technology innovation. It not only meets increasingly stringent emission regulations, but also provides users with more efficient, reliable and economical power solutions. These technical features will help Cummins continue to maintain a leading position in the light commercial vehicle market and bring users a better car experience.
The Product Information About Cummins’ New Generation F2.5 and F3.0 Light Engine Series:
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Engine Model | Rated Power | Peak Torque | Engine Model | Rated Power | Peak Torque | ||
F2.5NS6B130-I | 83 HP @ 1800 RPM | 330 N.m @ 1000 RPM | F2.5NS6B130-II | 91 HP @ 1800 RPM | 360 N.m @ 1000 RPM | ||
F2.5NS6B150 | 101 HP @ 1800 RPM | 400 N.m @ 1000 RPM | F2.5NS6B170 | 117 HP @ 1800 RPM | 400 N.m @ 1000 RPM | ||
F2.5NS6B175 | 131 HP @ 1800 RPM | 400 N.m @ 1000 RPM | F2.5NS6B180 | 131 HP @ 1800 RPM | 400 N.m @ 1000 RPM | ||
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Engine Model | Rated Power | Peak Torque | Engine Model | Rated Power | Peak Torque | ||
F3.0NS6B150 | 101 HP @ 1800 RPM | 400 N.m @ 1000 RPM | F3.0NS6B175 | 117 HP @ 1800 RPM | 450 N.m @ 1000 RPM | ||
F3.0NS6B185 | 138 HP @ 1800 RPM | 450 N.m @ 1000 RPM | F3.0NS6B195-I | 142 HP @ 1800 RPM | 450 N.m @ 1000 RPM | ||
F3.0NS6B195-II | 142 HP @ 1800 RPM | 450 N.m @ 1000 RPM | F3.0NS6B200 | 157 HP @ 1800 RPM | 450 N.m @ 1000 RPM | ||
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Industrial Layout Enhances Market Competitiveness
With the development of the global economy and the prosperity of the logistics industry, light engines are becoming more and more widely used in light trucks, buses, construction machinery and other fields, and engine technology is developing towards a more efficient, environmentally friendly and intelligent direction.
Driven by the dual-carbon goal, the light truck industry is undergoing profound changes in power transformation. Although the sales of new energy light trucks continue to rise, diesel-powered light trucks still occupy a place with their unique advantages in certain specific scenarios and applications, such as mountain transportation, heavy-duty operations, and efficient cold chain logistics. Especially in the context of the current continuous increase in sales of new energy light trucks, traditional diesel-powered light trucks still have irreplaceable advantages in certain specific scenarios and applications.
As a leading enterprise in the engine field, Cummins has accelerated the research and development of light engines and launched new products and new technologies that are more in line with market demand, which can better meet market demand and enhance product competitiveness. Cummins’ new generation F2.5 and F3.0 light engine platforms will play an important role in complex and changeable transportation scenarios with their excellent power, reliability and fuel saving.
After the launch of the new generation of F2.5 and F3.0 light engine platforms, Cummins has further improved its product spectrum in the field of light engines, and can provide users with engine choices from 2.5L to a larger displacement range to meet different market segments and application scenarios.
In particular, Cummins has customized the development of these two engines for the blue brand light truck market and cold chain, live live livestock transportation, special vehicles and other segments, making the engine more practical and efficient in specific scenarios, meeting the diversified and customized needs of regional users, and bringing higher economic benefits to users.
At the same time, the release of the new generation of F2.5 and F3.0 light engine platforms also marks a new breakthrough for Foton Cummins in the domestic light commercial vehicle market. In terms of market layout, Foton Cummins relies on its vehicle product matrix in the light truck field to apply these two engines to Foton models, thus expanding its market coverage, allowing Foton Cummins to provide users with more comprehensive and diversified power solutions, helping Foton Cummins continue to maintain a leading position in the light engine market, laying a solid foundation for its future continued growth.
In the future, Cummins will continue to be committed to innovative research and development to meet the ever-changing market demand and user expectations. Through digital transformation, Foton Cummins will reach the upstream and downstream ecological chains and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises. At the same time, Foton Cummins will also launch more new technologies and new changes to bring more efficient, environmentally friendly and sustainable power solutions to the Chinese market. In the light commercial vehicle market, Foton Cummins will continue to lead the power upgrade trend and bring a more excellent product experience to the majority of users!