Uncovering the Roots of Cummins Engines
The Early Years Clessie Lyle Cummins founded the company that would eventually become Cummins Engines in 1919. Initially, the company focused on manufacturing and distributing diesel fuel pumps and injectors for use in the rapidly growing diesel engine market. In the early years, Cummins produced a range of engines, including the Model E, which was a 2-cylinder engine that produced around 20 horsepower. This engine was revolutionary for its time, offering improved efficiency and reliability compared to earlier gasoline-powered engines....