Cummins Case Studies

Today, Clermont produces around 12 million tonnes of high energy thermal coal a year, its mining fleet including 32 Komatsu 930E and 830E haul trucks and seven Hitachi excavators, all Cummins-powered. Clermont was the first mine in Australia to use the Cummins QSK78, a 78-litre V18 rated at 3,500 hp which was specified in the Komatsu 930E-4SE trucks to ensure good ramp speed out of the pit whic

In a modern world where media notoriety and public prominence can appear to be the pursuit of many companies and individuals, the John L. Pierce fuel haulage company stands like a pillar of profoundly private enterprise. Despite a highly visible and impeccably presented fleet of around 150 trucks, and a reputation as one of the most professional fuel haulage operations on Australia’s eastern se

Steber International is a family-owned boat building business, operating from a 4-acre site in Taree on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The business was founded in 1946 by Bruce and Beryl Steber, operating from their back yard in Brookvale on the northern beaches of Sydney. From those humble beginnings building timber clinker hull boats for the local market, the company quickly grew so began loo

Queenland's first domestic-only gas project, the Atlas Gas Project Located approximately 20km South-West of Wandoan, Queensland’s first domestic-only gas project, the Atlas Gas Project, saw the completion of the 60km pipeline which connects the Wallumbilla gas pipeline to the East Coast gas market. The Atlas Project is on 58 square kilometres of land the Queensland Government granted for domest

When Warwick Wilshier bought a second-hand White Road Boss to go logging as an owner-driver in 1982, he wasn’t exactly planning to build the business that today is one of the stand-out names in New Zealand’s timber industry. Williams & Wilshier – Garry Williams is no longer a partner in the Rotorua-based business – operates 68 company log trucks while also having 20 fulltime owner-drivers.

A family business with over 50 years of success Emerald Carrying Company was established back in 1965 by Bill and Joan Haylock, based in Emerald, Qld. Today, the business is still within the Haylock family, owned by Peter and Karen, along with Greg, the Managing Director, and Debbie. Since those early beginnings, the family business has continued to grow from their Queensland home in Emerald

Fifty-four years ago, O’Neil Transport had its humble beginnings in Wallace in country Victoria. While interstate linehaul today accounts for around 50% of the company’s revenue versus 40% for regional transport and 10% for intermodal container transport, the O’Neils – Tony and wife Anne-Maree – still consider themselves very much a country carrier at heart. “We’ll always be a country or reg

QSB6.7 propels interdiction vessel Somewhere, just over the horizon, an interdiction vessel is apprehending another criminal enterprise at sea. A great chase begins, frequently ending with Coast Guard Cowboys literally jumping from their rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) onto some partially submerged submarine, forcing open the hatch for takeover. Built to be fast, versatile and powerful i

Enforcing the law doesn’t just happen on land; it is also essential at sea. With record interdiction using tough, lightweight aluminum patrol boats, the success of the National Security Cutter program at apprehending criminals is remarkable. The 11M Long Range Interceptor II is just such a vessel, designed to pursue high-speed target craft for vessel board and seizure, rescue, and recovery. Eng

With the regulated catch quotas of contemporary fisheries, design versatility for a fishing boat can be important. A new 19.81 by 7.31-meter (65X24-foot) combination crab trap and groundfish trawler designed by NAVANEX for building by Chantier Naval Forillon, both of Gaspé, Quebec, Canada is a fine example of this. Owners, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, anticipate accepting delivery in April of 2022

With excellent fuel economy for long-range cruising coupled with dependability and endurance proven through thousands of hours of reliable commercial and trawler operation, the new Cheoy Lee 107 explorer yacht is powered by twin Cummins QSL9’s. Expected for delivery in 2022, this long-range cruising yacht is a fuel-miser capable of voyaging anywhere in the world. The 107 is an expedition vessel

With the most prolific big game fishing on the planet, Costa Rica is a stunning destination for the avid angler. During peak season, the best sportfishing boats in the world migrate to Costa Rica’s Los Sueños South America Puntarenas. Whiskey Blues stands out in the fleet. This 2008 47 Convertible Maximus American Marine Boatworks sportfishing classic was a custom one-off created by hardcore fishe

Challenge:  Provide sustainable power capabilities for Myanmar to reach 100% electrification by 2030. Solution: A fully integrated off-grid solution in remote Kyaw, Myanmar with eight HSK78G natural gas generator sets supported by Cummins Power Generation from conceptualization to commissioning. Result: Energy efficient and cost-e

“Builders choose Onan generators because of the ease of using Onan, and it is backed by Cummins, so the supply chain should be better, too." Fishermen appreciate quiet Onan gensets Custom-built pleasure crafts represent the ultimate vessel in luxury design, naval architecture and craftsmanship. As the epitome and vision of a discriminating, private yacht owner, one-off dreamboats demand pr

"I’m a big believer in Cummins products, and I’ve never had a problem getting Cummins parts." — Capt. Norm Bekoff Do the math: Counting on Cummins cuts fuel costs in half! Several variables impact the success of a commercial fisherman with a charter operation. There’s the unpredictable weather, identifying a hot fishing spot and getting potential customers to choose your boat – it’s a com

License to Thrill Always moments away from leaping aboard a classy powerboat and then driving it like he stole it, the fictional James Bond would gravitate to the Technohull Omega 47 for his next dramatic, implausibly long, high-speed boat chase from some nefarious villain headquartered in a remote island compound. The Technohull Omega 47 luxury RIB is a Bond-inspired, high-performance speed

Challenge:  Digea required standby power for more than 45 digital television broadcast sites around the country, which was essential to keep the sheltered equipment running, and transmissions on-air, in the event of a grid failure. Solution: Cummins distributor Ergotrak supplied back-up systems for the 45 plus sites, deploying three types of Cummins g