Cummins Every Time - Mining - Underground Turbo Diesel

Every underground mine site needs a big truck with big pulling power. And that's exactly what you get with every Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup equipped with a specially calibrated Cummins 175-hp Turbo Diesel. These trucks out-perform every other pickup at the mine site with their combination of low emission engine, maneuverability in tight, confined spaces and high payload.

No wonder it's the number one choice of underground coal mine operators in the U.S.

Our new 175-hp Turbo Diesel rating delivers unsurpassed performance and reliability with increased braking capacity, easy maintenance and a 5-year/100,000-mile (160,935 km) warranty. Best of all, it's the only pickup truck engine certified by MSHA for use in coal and metal/non-metal mining for all 50 states. By offering an emission reduction, the 175-hp Cummins will enable mine operators to reduce their annual expenditure on mine ventilation by $16,000 to $18,000 per year for each Dodge Ram vehicle in their fleet.

The Underground Dodge Ram equipped with the Cummins Turbo Diesel is also available to mine operators in Canada.

If you're already a Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel owner, there's a magazine written just for you: the Turbo Diesel Register. And be sure to sign up for our Turbo Diesel Newsletter to get the latest information about your engine online. Also, check out the Cummins PowerStore for Cummins apparel and merchandise.

Engine Model	Advertised hp	Peak Torquelb-ft	Governed Speed
Cummins Turbo Diesel 175	175	317 @ 1000	2900

Rating applicable for all underground mining altitudes.

Everyone wants higher performance, and the Cummins 175-hp Turbo Diesel delivers. The Cummins 5.9-liter Turbo Diesel develops peak torque at a very low 1000 rpm, ideally suited to underground driving conditions and speeds. This low-end torque provides better performance for high payloads and trailer towing along with better acceleration, throttle response and driveability. The vehicle is exclusively engineered to limit speed to 25 mph with an optional 40 mph calibration when mine speeds dictate the need.*

Every Cummins 175-hp engine gives you increased performance:

Enhanced High Pressure Common Rail fuel system, including large multiple injections for quieter combustion.
Exhaust system increased to four-inch diameter from turbo to tailpipe to reduce backpressure.
Higher flow design intercooler and engine-mount shroud for improved forced airflow and cooling.
Longer oil change intervals so you can go twice as long, reducing the cost of ownership.

* vehicle cannot be operated on public roads

You can rely on the Cummins 175-hp Turbo Diesel every step of the way. That's because it's not like other engines. The 5.9-liter underground mining engine is a recalibrated version of the renowned Cummins 610 Turbo Diesel with 30% fewer parts than competitive V8 diesel engines. With over 1,500,000 engines built for Dodge since 1988, the Cummins Turbo Diesel has earned its reputation for reliability, durability and quality. We often hear from customers with over 500,000 (804,672 km) and even 1,000,000 (1,609,344 km) miles on their Cummins-powered Dodge Rams.

Just like the 610 Turbo Diesel, the Cummins 175-hp Turbo Diesel builds upon its reliable reputation with:

Proven technology: most components are carryover, including the High Pressure Common Rail fuel system and electronic controls.
In-cylinder combustion and diesel oxidation catalyst solution requires no exhaust gas circulation components.
Premium high-strength Inconel exhaust valves and high-cobalt stelite exhaust valve seals for durability and long life-to-overhaul.
High-strength exhaust manifold with multi-layer gasket between head and manifold.
Forged-steel fracture-split connecting rods.

For every tough downhill run, you need an exhaust brake you can rely on without risking your engine or your power train warranty. You need the genuine Jacobs Exhaust Brake®.

It's built by the same people who make the famous Jake Brake® engine for big rigs. And it's the only factory-approved exhaust brake built for the Cummins Turbo Diesel.

Now for the 2006 model year, the Jacobs Exhaust Brake is also available for the Cummins-powered Dodge Ram equipped with an automatic transmission.

The new exhaust brake utilizes updated power train software to maximize torque converter lockup performance and to protect the Dodge Ram 48RE automatic transmission, and eliminates the need for an external lockup box. This results in high levels of retarding horsepower to provide enhanced vehicle control and increased service brake life.

Jacobs Exhaust Brake is jointly engineered and tested by the Heavy Duty experts at Dodge, Cummins and Jacobs Vehicle Systems to deliver superior performance. The benefits of getting the best brake for the best engine include:

Increased vehicle control, especially for peace of mind when towing.
Reduces brake wear. Your service brakes can last up to three times longer.
Helps your engine reach operating temperature twice as fast, while helping you conserve fuel after the warm-up process, when you start the engine and idle with the exhaust brake in the "on" position.
Has a shifter-mounted control switch which allows for easy fingertip control.
Includes a drilled and tapped port for installation of an optional pyrometer.
Compatible with vacuum-operated braking systems on many trailers.
When you order the Jacobs Exhaust Brake as a Mopar® dealer-installed option with your new Dodge Ram Turbo Diesel, you can spread the cost over the length of your loan.
Comes with a 3-year/100,000-mile (160,935 km) warranty on the exhaust brake assembly and a 3-year/36,000-mile (57,937 km) warranty on all other kit components.

For complete details, download our Exhaust Brake brochure. Visit your local Cummins distributor branch or Dodge dealer and get the Jacobs Exhaust Brake. For more details call us at 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357).

Jacobs Exhaust Brake and Jake Brake are registered trademarks of Jacobs Vehicle Systems.

Every Cummins 175-hp Turbo Diesel is designed for simple, easy maintenance. A single top-load fuel filter with heater and water-in-fuel sensor has 7,500-mile (12,000 km) change intervals which match the oil and oil filter change schedule required for the tough environmental conditions of underground mines. You have the option of using either CI-4 or CH-4 engine oils at the standard intervals.

For complete maintenance information, please consult your Owner's Manual or Operations and Maintenance Manual.

Every Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with the Cummins 175-hp Turbo Diesel engine comes with a 5-year/100,000-mile (160,935 km) warranty for first owners. You are also covered for 5 years/100,000 miles (160,935 km) if you are the second owner and have paid a transfer fee within 30 days of purchase.

Your Dodge dealer is fully trained and equipped to handle these engine repairs. To find the nearest location by zip code or city, use the Dodge Dealer Locator.

This coverage includes:

Cylinder block and all internal parts
Cylinder head assemblies
Core plugs
Fuel injection pump and injectors
Gaskets and seals for listed components
Intake and exhaust manifold
Oil pan
Oil pump
Timing gear drive belts and/or chains and cover
Turbocharger housing and internal parts
Valve covers
Water pump and housing

The Cummins Diesel Engine Warranty begins at the end of the Basic Limited Warranty, on the earlier of the following: the date your truck has been in service for more than 36 months; or the date you've put more than 36,000 miles (57,937 km) on the odometer. Towing costs to the nearest Dodge dealer are covered if your vehicle cannot be repaired on-site because a covered part has failed.

See your Dodge dealer for complete warranty details.

The 175-hp Turbo Diesel rating is the only pickup truck engine approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for use in coal and metal/non-metal mining applications, applicable in all 50 states.*

The low-emission 175-hp rating reduces engine vent rate from 13,000 to 9,000 cfm (cubic feet per minute). Based on $4.00 to $4.50 per cfm per year cost estimate to ventilate a mine, this offers savings of $16,000 to $18,000 per vehicle (4,000 cfm reduction x $4.50).

* MSHA emissions regulations apply to mine site only and vehicle cannot be operated on public roads.