Cummins Brazil has announced the introduction of the new QSF 4.5 engine, boasting 210 horsepower at 2300 revolutions per minute (rpm), specifically tailored for the Off-Highway segment.
This 4-cylinder engine represents the pinnacle of power density in the Brazilian market. Start of production at the Guarulhos plant is scheduled to begin this April. The QSF 4.5 is a homegrown project designed by Brazilian engineers to cater to domestic market demands. It is derived from the F 4.5 engine used in the automotive sector by Cummins.
The new 4-cylinder QSF engine offers a combination of lightweight construction, compact design, and modern features. Its design prioritizes high performance at elevated rpm levels, while ensuring minimal fuel consumption and enhancing equipment uptime.
Notably, the QSF 4.5 engine boasts an extended maintenance interval of 500 hours, a significant advantage. Certified to meet MAR-1 standards and compatible with Biodiesel blends up to B20, the QSF 4.5 engine incorporates a newly developed fuel pump system exclusively engineered for industrial applications.
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PSR Analysis. Cummins targets the off-highway segment with interesting perspectives of growth in Brazil and South America. The off-highway segment has a large variety of models in smaller production volumes by model, where a non-captive engine design and production is the most common choice, especially when combined with local content requirements as it is for Brazil. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director Business Development South America for Power Systems Research
