The Cummins ISF2.8 engine has proven itself to be a reliable and efficient powerhouse for many businesses. Here are a few examples of customers who have seen great results from installing the ISF2.8:
Smith Trucking is a medium-sized trucking company that operates a fleet of 20 trucks hauling goods between various cities. Previously, their trucks were powered by a different diesel engine that required frequent maintenance and burned through fuel. After doing some research, the owners decided to upgrade 10 of their trucks to the cummins ISF2.8.
"We're really impressed with the fuel economy and reliability of the Cummins ISF2.8 engines," said John Smith, owner of Smith Trucking. "Our maintenance costs have gone way down since installing them. We used to have engine issues come up every few months that required expensive repairs. But it's been over a year now with the ISF2.8 engines and we haven't had any issues at all."
Smith estimated that the improved fuel efficiency of the Cummins engines has saved his company over $20,000 in fuel costs per year. With lower maintenance expenditures as well, the engines paid for themselves within the first two years of use. Impressed by the results, Smith plans to upgrade the remaining trucks to ISF2.8 engines when their current engines are due for replacement.
As a medium-sized construction company, Reliable Builders relies on efficiency and productivity from its fleet of excavators, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment. However, frequent breakdowns of the diesel engines in some machines led to lost time and revenue.
"Engine failures would cause downtime that could delay entire projects," explained the service manager. "We decided to try the Cummins ISF2.8 engine in a few of our excavators to see if it improved reliability. The results have been outstanding."
The Cummins engines installed in the excavators 18 months ago have logged over 3,000 hours with no issues at all. Reliable Builders estimates this lack of downtime saved them well over $50,000 in delays and lost productivity. Impressed with the durability and performance, they are now standardizing on Cummins ISF2.8 engines for all new equipment purchases and any engine rebuilds.
As a leading crane rental company, reliability and capability are crucial. Previously, many of their cranes were powered by older diesel engines that were showing their age. One 120-ton crawler crane in particular was struggling to lift its rated capacity due to the worn engine.
The company decided to perform an engine rebuild, and chose to upgrade to the turbocharged Cummins ISF2.8. "The power increase from the upgraded engine was immediately apparent," said the operations manager. "It can now easily lift its rated 120-ton loads without straining. Our customers have certainly noticed the improved performance."
In addition, they found the ISF2.8 engine to burn 15-20% less fuel than the previous engine. Over the course of a year powering their busy crane fleet, this adds up to substantial savings. Reliability has also been excellent with no downtime due to the Cummins engine since it was installed 18 months ago.
As a manufacturer of stationary generator sets for industrial and commercial use, Cummins engines are a popular choice due to their reliability and availability of ISF2.8 parts. However, one supplier was using an alternative engine brand that was proving troublesome.
"We were having issues with premature failures on the other engines we were using," said the engineering manager. "It was causing poor reliability and warranty claims for our generator sets. After switching over our product line to the Cummins ISF2.8, we've had much better results."
He noted the build quality and durability of the Cummins engine is a cut above. And with the large network of Cummins distributors worldwide, sourcing ISF2.8 parts or service is simple compared to the alternative brand. Thanks to the switch, their generator sets now have a reputation for high reliability that has boosted sales.
As these success stories illustrate, the Cummins ISF2.8 engine has delivered substantial benefits to many different types of businesses. Its fuel efficiency, power, and most importantly reliability have translated into meaningful cost savings through reduced downtime, maintenance expenditures, and warranty claims. No matter the application - from trucks to construction equipment to generators - the ISF2.8 is a top performer.
Customers appreciate being able to source ISF2.8 parts and service conveniently from Cummins' vast global network of parts suppliers. It gives peace of mind that necessary components or repairs can be obtained wherever their equipment operates. Overall, switching to Cummins' ISF2.8 engines has paid off for these businesses in lowered operating costs and maximized productivity.
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